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  1. MotoDave

    Would an Extra $5,000+ Make a Difference?

    As of March both Ford and Rivian are able to use nearly any Tesla Supercharger with an adapter. Sort of a game changer for me when considering an EV to replace my GX460 (I will likely buy a R1S in another year or two when used values come down a bit more). I don't do HUGE road trips often...
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    Would an Extra $5,000+ Make a Difference?

    Probably helps bring their trade in offer closer to the blue book value, I could see it being an incentive to trade in a vehicle rather than sell it private party if someone was already looking to buy one. The very specific set of vehicles they call out is sort of weird ...
  3. MotoDave

    Anyone know of removeable truck topper systems

    Actually most of the 'shell with a tent' type camper I've seen mount to the truck bed pretty much like a fiberglass cap, either with a big c-clamp or a bracket that picks up on the factory tie down rails. They shouldn't be any harder to remove than a fiberglass shell (which is still a pain in...
  4. MotoDave

    2025 Toyota 4Runner - the teaser photos are starting

    From Toyota's instagram account (nothing on the toyota pressroom yet)
  5. MotoDave

    Suspension Help - '18 Tundra DC w/ Occasional FWC

    On my 2012 Double cab Tundra I was pretty happy with Icon add-a-leaf, daystar cradles and air bags. Bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear in the middle setting up front. I ran the air bags with no pressure when the camper was off the truck. When I first got the camper with stock rear suspension...
  6. MotoDave

    2024 Land Cruiser in the USA?

    I've seen GX550 payload ratings of 1,545lb on Overtrail (18” wheels) LC250 1958 Edition Payload: 1687 lbs (GVWR 6725 lbs - Curb Weight 5038 lbs)
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    2024 Land Cruiser in the USA?

    A bunch of details dropped today: https://pressroom.toyota.com/the-evolution-of-a-legend-the-all-new-2024-land-cruiser/ 1958 edition starting MSRP $55,950 Pricing (copied from ih8mud https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/land-cruiser-pricing-announced.1332807/) 23 mpg combined (22 city / 25 hwy /...
  8. MotoDave

    Talk me out of a Chevy Trail Boss Duramax 3.0

    IF you care, the 3.0 diesel is a lot worse than a 5.3 or 6.2 gas V8 in terms of emissions. I'm honestly not sure compared to a HD gas V8, since they don't need to meet the same emissions regs as a 1/2 ton gas, I wouldn't be surprised if they're even dirtier than the 1/2 ton diesel.
  9. MotoDave

    Shiftpod; The obvious alternative

    They make non insulated versions also, I have the older 6 sided one without the floor, thought they make ones now with a floor that would be better as a tent. https://quicksetshelters.com/camping I really like that the side panels can all be removed to make a giant screen room, or the panels...
  10. MotoDave

    Lexus GX 460 & 470 owner's thread

    They're tie down points for shipping. As AlwaysRoaming said you can get recovery points like these: https://www.treatyoakoffroad.com/product/gx460-5th-gen-4runner-recovery-point
  11. MotoDave

    The ubiquitous Baofeng UV-5r: First impressions

    I find it worth having this type of cheap small handheld around, even when I have a mobile 2m installed in my truck. Can hand it to spotters, others in your group that don't have their own radio, or a group heading out on a hike. I found good performance improvements from a better antenna ()...
  12. MotoDave

    Ditch light / antenna mount

    Another option is a hood channel mount like this: https://www.gamiviti.com/antenna-brackets I've used them on my last 2 trucks, and been satisfied with the performance. I think the ground plane is somewhat better than the ditch light locatiuon ... but I'm no expert. Its worked fine for me for...
  13. MotoDave

    3rd Gen Tacoma for towing - manual vs. automatic?

    Your comment made me think of the V8 dodge dakotas. I always thought those (and the durangos) were a good size, a little bigger than the very small 1st gen tacomas/frontier but not 1.2 ton size. I think the new tacoma is basically the size of the 1st gen Tundra. edit: Ugh I feel old - just...
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    After 8 years in a full size, moving back to a mid-size - Recommendations?

    I'm pretty sure the Tacoma, 4runner and GX all have the same seating position issues. The GX might be a little easier to deal with because the seats are more adjustable. But for sure I don't find my GX as comfortable after long drives as my Tundra was. I'm excited for the new Land Cruiser...
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    After 8 years in a full size, moving back to a mid-size - Recommendations?

    If you like the 4runner but want higher towing capability, maybe the Lexus GX460 is an option? They have the 4.6L V8 and 6 speed auto out of the Tundra, same size body as the 4Runner. New they're stupidly expensive but they depreciate more than the 4runners do, I bought a 2010 with 120k miles...
  16. MotoDave

    3rd Gen Tacoma for towing - manual vs. automatic?

    I think a big limitation will be what options you can actually find in a manual equipped Tacoma. Even the dealers don't seem to be able to pick and choose their specific options combinations. Of the small QTY Toyota builds that are manual I wouldn't be surprised if they're pretty high spec...
  17. MotoDave

    Help me find this USB Port - My Google-**** is Weak

    This is the closest I can find: https://billetautomotivebuttons.com/products/dual-usb-2-0-data-bulkhead-adapter-panel-mount-universal https://au.lightforce.com/en-us/products/universal-dual-usb-power-data-passthrough I think this is generally called a passthrough or bulkhead type connector...
  18. MotoDave

    The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Coming Back To America

    I'm not sure that's really true, I think they are competitive when they first release it, they just have such a long update cycle that they're woefully outdated when at the end of life cycle. I'm thinking of the 2nd gen Tundra - it was on par with other 1/2 ton trucks in 2007, its just that they...
  19. MotoDave

    The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Coming Back To America

    I'm really skeptical of that 27 mpg number - I think someone in their marketing dept may have copy pasted a little too quickly from the Grand Highlander press release, which also claims 27 mpg hwy. I can't imagine the land cruiser with larger tires and worse aero getting the same mpg. They also...
  20. MotoDave

    Suspension for an overweight Tacoma (2nd gen)?

    This - I had a FWC Hawk in a Tundra and felt even that platform needed suspension upgrades (Add a leaf, air bags and shocks and Load Range E tires) to feel like it carried the weight well. If I were set on a Tacoma i'd look at more minimalist campers like a Go Fast Camper.
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