Greg and Pattis Tundra
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greg mgm
Explorer
Thanks! Our neighbors house has been on the market for 2 years...You could get a great deal !!! Or just ship your house to our area....
We love the truck and house. Our location is pretty much awesome and much better than where we used to live. The last place we lived was downtown Los Angeles in a converted bank office building....pretty cool for a while, but I'll take the mountains any time.
Today I installed this bed rail system purchased from Toyota. Here's what's in the box-
The inside of the bed has threaded holes just waiting for a rail system-
On the front rail, you do a tab A slot B thing-
The sides have 2 plastic locating tabs that go into 2 holes-
Then the torx bolts get installed-
It's a very easy install. Even a Toyota tech could do it...(lol)
The adjustable cleats aren't super HD, but for cargo they should work fine-
To install the cleats, remove the rail end caps and slide the cleat tabs into the rail-
Installed-
The Tundra comes with tie down hooks at each corner of the bed, but the bed rail system gives you much more versatility for securing cargo. For me it was a good investment.
I have an ARE camper on order and should have it in a couple weeks. I'll post pics of the install when it happens.
We love the truck and house. Our location is pretty much awesome and much better than where we used to live. The last place we lived was downtown Los Angeles in a converted bank office building....pretty cool for a while, but I'll take the mountains any time.
Today I installed this bed rail system purchased from Toyota. Here's what's in the box-
The inside of the bed has threaded holes just waiting for a rail system-
On the front rail, you do a tab A slot B thing-
The sides have 2 plastic locating tabs that go into 2 holes-
Then the torx bolts get installed-
It's a very easy install. Even a Toyota tech could do it...(lol)
The adjustable cleats aren't super HD, but for cargo they should work fine-
To install the cleats, remove the rail end caps and slide the cleat tabs into the rail-
Installed-
The Tundra comes with tie down hooks at each corner of the bed, but the bed rail system gives you much more versatility for securing cargo. For me it was a good investment.
I have an ARE camper on order and should have it in a couple weeks. I'll post pics of the install when it happens.
SirCampalot
Adventurer
Congrats on the purchase! Could you take close-up pics of the wipers? Aorta curious about the de-icing wiper option that came on your truck.
Thanks!
Thanks!
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Great truck, Congratulations.:sombrero:
SirCampalot
Adventurer
Bummer... I was hoping it was a heated blade instead since that would have been easier to retrofit onto my rig. =)
thanks.
greg mgm
Explorer
Yesterday I got the new ARE camper shell and Bed Rug installed....They are really nice!
They were purchased from Snap in Campers in Hemet CA, and the owner, Jody did a great job on the install.
The Bed Rug makes the truck bed look plush.....perfect for camping.
The Bed Rug going in-
The shell going on-
The finished install-
The Toyota tie down system is pretty cool-
Trick camper shell mounting brackets-
LED brake lights-
Yakima tracks run the full length of the shell-
I have to put a plug in for Jody- Nice guy and easy to deal with.
He's a one person operation and does the installs himself.
Snap In Campers
1501 West Acacia Ave Ste 109
Hemet CA 92543
951 766 9425
They were purchased from Snap in Campers in Hemet CA, and the owner, Jody did a great job on the install.
The Bed Rug makes the truck bed look plush.....perfect for camping.
The Bed Rug going in-
The shell going on-
The finished install-
The Toyota tie down system is pretty cool-
Trick camper shell mounting brackets-
LED brake lights-
Yakima tracks run the full length of the shell-
I have to put a plug in for Jody- Nice guy and easy to deal with.
He's a one person operation and does the installs himself.
Snap In Campers
1501 West Acacia Ave Ste 109
Hemet CA 92543
951 766 9425
suntinez
Explorer
The ARE shell looks really nice on your Tundra.
Are these brackets from ARE or somewhere else? I like how this works, wouldn't mind doing that myself.
Trick camper shell mounting brackets-
Are these brackets from ARE or somewhere else? I like how this works, wouldn't mind doing that myself.
greg mgm
Explorer
The brackets came from ARE and the rails are Toyota.
I couldn't stand the idea of drilling holes and using bolts through the bed rails, so the brackets fit the bill nicely. They also have brackets (similar to mine sorta) that clamp to the truck bed without rails. They look good also.
The area on the shell where the bracket is sitting is beefed up and a bit thicker than the area around it.
I couldn't stand the idea of drilling holes and using bolts through the bed rails, so the brackets fit the bill nicely. They also have brackets (similar to mine sorta) that clamp to the truck bed without rails. They look good also.
The area on the shell where the bracket is sitting is beefed up and a bit thicker than the area around it.
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BlueBomber
Adventurer
That shell looks really good on the tundra! I think the clamps are pretty cool to.
greg mgm
Explorer
Thanks guys!
Actually the Tundra was never intended for expo or off roading, so the mods are pretty much done for now. Sometime in the future I'll be upgrading the shocks F+R since the stock Toyota shocks aren't anything to brag about. The only other modifications were seat covers and floor protection. Considering how much this truck cost...and the fact that I may never be able to buy another new truck again, I'd like to keep it in nice shape for a long time...:sombrero:
I tow a baja bug or manx buggy when I camp/ off road, so any abuse goes to the VW's:bike_rider:
Actually the Tundra was never intended for expo or off roading, so the mods are pretty much done for now. Sometime in the future I'll be upgrading the shocks F+R since the stock Toyota shocks aren't anything to brag about. The only other modifications were seat covers and floor protection. Considering how much this truck cost...and the fact that I may never be able to buy another new truck again, I'd like to keep it in nice shape for a long time...:sombrero:
I tow a baja bug or manx buggy when I camp/ off road, so any abuse goes to the VW's:bike_rider: