Recent content by dstefan

Well that absolutely sucks! I stand corrected and I'm gonna have to find a different approach. Thanks for sharing that. Edit: Since the video is posted here, I’m going to delete my original post so nobody can see a recommendation for these in isolation and not get the full story. Wish the vid...

Agreed. I’m not saying we should ignore GVWR, but I am saying that depending on the truck and how it’s set up and driven that GVWR is a pretty squishy metric that is shamelessly manipulated by the OEMs. For example, my SR5 Off road Tundra has a payload that’s rated at 1350. My previous ’09...

I’d like to point out your GVWR is 1,000 pounds lower than your combined gross axle weight rating (CGAWR). To my understanding the CGAWR is the standard that commercial trucks are held to for load capacity. My case is similar: GVWR is 7100 and CGAWR is 8150 (with the stock springs, wheels...

Great trip report and pics! Thanks for posting the gpx files. I’m gonna try the Grand Wash route next time I go up there. I’m curious how bad the Hole in the Rock road washboards were? 2 years ago when I was on it they were the worst I’ve ever been on — thought they’d destroy something on my...

Yeah, they’re ridiculous. I just meant as reference to give you some ideas of how to do the gutter on any awning. I think the key is an awning that has the keder strip channel built in as the 23Zero does, or has a place you could add it. HD velcro could work too. It’s easy to add the channel to...

Buy the lowest miles 5th gen 4 Runner with the rear locker and the KDSS (Toyota’s sort of sway har disconnect). Still made in Japan, up to Aug ‘24, I believe. The 4.0 V6 is one of, if not the best, engine’s Toyota ever made. I‘ve driven 3 of them (2 Tacomas and my wife’s current ‘18 4...

Rubber, plastic, vinyl. Works very well for UV protection. Alu cab has one for their 270° awning. Might give you some ideas. Here’s how I did mine

Good choice on Ovrlnd! Ours has held up well over nearly 5 years (in Jan). The sun here does take a toll, as I’m sure you know, on rubber and plastic so get a good supply of 303 for any soft stuff on your rig, including the canvas and all the bulb seal — I missed doing the small gaskets...

Zero experience here, but Superfast Matt recently had a video on doing this on his YouTube channel. Maybe helpful, though he did use 3D printed sections to make the flares. Great channel, and quite entertaining if you’re not familiar with it.

Thanks, but we like our current camper setup. I’m just thinking down the road if we want more creature comforts. GLWS

Nice setup! Curious how you feel about the black canvas exterior as far as heat gain here in the Southwest?

I dont due to the build out and the fact its a dedicated rig. You could, and some have IIRC. They attach with clamps if you dont through bolt. Mine was installed by 5 guys lifting it on, to give you an idea. I suppose you could add brackets for camper jacks, but should maybe have Jay reinforce...

Most honest and transparent listing I’ve seen for a long time! GLWS

Thanks for sourcing and posting this up — I’ve been looking at doing the same thing. There’s a guy on Tundras.com — Ironrynofabrication — in CA who makes frame braces he’s been selling for $250 + shipping and you source your own bar. I’ll be interested to see what you think of the R4T ones...

Hmm…”Base Camp”I like that … maybe I need to change my address here in the Valley from “Home Arrest”🤨 No Hawks lately, but nightly Javalina visits trampling the front yard and tons of quail, doves, hummers. Couple years ago we got this guy in the back yard. He was unbothered by me being 15 ft...