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Compromise the rigidity of what? What do those (4) braces do in the first place? Without knowing these answers it's difficult to tell. But many of us run aftermarket skids without issue. Hard slams and a new jack point are par for the course with aftermarket skids; the lack of those braces is...

Ah, nice. First time anyone who frequents the threads I post in has seen us out in the wild!

Tacoma with the Grand Teton by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

The back door is over 36 inches wide. I used my truck for a couple of years 'as a truck', but it was not comparable to an empty truck bed. I was able to transport 8' long pieces of baseboard (because they were a little flexible), interior house doors (up and into the bed with the mattress...

The interior buildout is very spartan, with an emphasis on usability and lightness. Here is a photo that shows the downstairs. In order to keep things as light as possible I did a lot of affixing things directly to the composite bed of the truck. This truck will never be anything other than a...

Re-Edit of Cliff Photo by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr Used my Tacoma to secure our canyoneering rope to rappel 285 ft into a slot canyon in the GSENM. I was unable to get the whole drop in a single photo. Tacoma over 285 ft Rappel by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr The photos were taken after we...

Horses just seem to love truck campers! Horsing Around by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr Horsing Around by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Not at all. My only 'issue' may be the decrease in gas mileage, a common complaint. I drive slowly, usually around 62 mph, to average just about 17 mpg overall. This is likely attributed more to the destruction of the aerodynamics of the truck due to having all sorts of things attached to it...

I have been rocking Alu-Cab's Canopy Camper, their empty, non-slide in version of the Khaya, for 4 years now, though they aren't exactly alike. This is on a 3rd gen DCLB Tacoma. When I am 100% loaded, water and food and all, I am over GVWR, and I designed an exceedingly lightweight build for my...

Definitely something to think about. I bet the Tacoma would be similarly priced to have someone do it, but it's in a semi-convenient location within the engine bay, so I could swap one out myself if I had to. I have been tracking temperature and load info, as I am on the fence about replacing...

One bit of info I can share that may help you: I helped install, and have used extensively, an off-grid shed powered completely by an Ecoflow Delta Max setup. This setup cannot power a Chinese diesel heater, as the maximum draw during startup trips all of the available DC outputs on the...

There are good answers in this thread already, let me add a real life example (my setup) to help tie the info together: I run a Renogy 50A Charge Controller for my DC-DC and MPPT needs. I would not recommend anything smaller. Barely more expensive, and can simply charge faster. My 3rd gen...

@Phessor Seemed to handle the weight fine last time I was out with one. HSWOR - Day 5 - 97 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Zuk does great work, had him do my regear as he is very local to me. Glad to see his reach extends up north! ZUK Gears Round 2 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Here is my experience with the Alu-Cab Adjustable Backrest for the Canopy Camper. This was originally only made for the Gen 3.1 RTT, but they made a modified version that fits directly into the Canopy Camper. First impressions: This thing is beautiful and very easy to use. This is what your...

Nice work Mike

Yes, we all run some variant of upgraded mid-travel shock (ADS primarily). The guy with full LT is on ADS as well. I do not have a front swaybar. Many others also do not. Interesting that you go full stiff in the situations you describe; That is when I go full soft. I can make either stiff or...

FWIW, when running nasty washboard roads I am at full STIFF for my suspension, and down to 18 (sometimes 12) psi in my E Loads. * Full stiff was relayed to me by my 2nd gen turned trophy truck driving local friend.

Your last sentence sums this up perfectly IMO. I went all-in, and have zero complaints. The suspension/frame/drivetrain modifications that I felt were absolutely crucial have transformed my truck into a very competent machine, and it drives even better than it did when it was camper-less and...

It goes across the width of the truck bed (~50" across). The Canopy Camper has two 'bed' sections. One where the mattress is, and another, smaller platform towards the rear of the truck. Both lift away on struts. This backrest replaces the original smaller platform. I tried Crazy Creek chairs...