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I expect to carry approximately 2k lbs over vehicle curb weight when fully loaded.

Haha. right. At this point I'm just collecting data to help myself make the best compromise. I've been trying to learn more about the full-size trucks today, but their kinda tricky since they have so many body styles, trims and special packages. For example a 2005 Chevy 1500's payload capacity...

Thanks Jack. You probably have the right attitude. Don't worry so much. If something happens and you need parts, you'll figure it out, right? Enjoy your trip. I hope I'll see more about it on the forum once you get going.

Funny, my experience has been the opposite. Could not find door handles outside the US for my T100 (tried in multiple countries) but many suspension and drive train components are shared with other vehicles like hilux or prados, so you can find those. I plan to build my own utility bed and...

I've done a little research, that's how I know that the Tacoma payload capacity is insufficient and that's why I'm asking how to make it better by addressing the weak points. I'm aware of the 1 ton pickup/hilux Toyota made in the late 80s early 90s but I don't believe they ever made a 4x4 model...

Have you looked into parts availability for your Chevy abroad? My brother has a Dmax of the same era and I've always liked it, but I feel like I haven't seen any USA Chevy models abroad. I know trucks don't just break because they drove across borders as others on this thread have suggested and...

Well, I'll be researching specs on full size trucks to see if anyone happened to make something with better fuel efficiency and turning circle than I anticipate finding, but it is looking more and more like I may be keeping the T100 and just putting money into refurbishing it as well as I can...

WOW! That is heavy, but its not far off from where I expect to end up and mine will be a permanent configuration so it will always be weighed down too. What have you done to the truck to acomidate the extra weight? I'm not a fan of towing. I've done trips with guys that had a built jeep and a...

That's a cool truck locrwln and I bet it will be even cooler with the new camper set up. Are you not concerned about it breaking down because you believe that nothing on it will break during your trip or are you just confident that it will be repairable given your mechanical know how and...

I kinda assumed this is the answer I would be getting, but I know they have become popular platforms for slide-in-campers as "overlanding" has grown in popularity in the USA so I thought maybe there was known issues that could be addressed to make the adjustment. I've considered other...

I am strongly considering a Gen2 Tacoma as my next build platform. I like the size, power, and possibility of finding one with a lot less miles on it than my current T100. The problem is that I anticipate 2000 lbs + of payload and the Tacoma is rated at 1400 lbs I know these trucks are very...

I realize this isn't a "domestic full size" conversation at this point, but I feel like I am getting some good feed back, so I will just say that I have looked into 1st gen tundras, land cruisers (70, 80, 100, 200 series), and monteros, but the T100 or 2nd Gen Tacoma are coming out on top for my...

Oh and the GVWR for a 1998 Dodge 2500 long bed, single cab was 8810 lbs from the numbers I was looking up, so based on the heavy vehicle restrictions shared by sg1 the dodge is off of my short list for sure.

Yeah, I made a little list of vehicles that I am aware of and that I thought would make a decent platform for the build I have in mined. I then looked up specs for each vehicle considered and narrowed it down. The Dodge was the one full size truck that was still on the list, mostly because of...

Wow. Lots of great info. Dalko43 thank you for the GVWR info. I tried to look into that before and wan't finding many first hand sources or getting any response form the government agencies I contacted. I would love to drive a rav4 or grand vatara, but we learned from our last trip that if we...

I've considered this as well, but I don't want a right hand drive vehicle because most of the world is right hand traffic (left hand drive) and there are several countries that won't allow right hand drive vehicles across the border. As far as I know you can get a temporary import permit for...

I have some vehicles on my list that are primarily North American (T100, 2nd gen Tacoma) and have looked into parts shared with other vehicles. It's funny you surest the 200 because I had just realized last night that I haven't looked into the LC100 or LC200 or tundra. The reason I am looking...

Thanks. I understand and agree with what you are saying, but seeing as how I have the time at present I am making an effort to research and choose the vehicle that suits my needs best. That includes hard numbers(fuel efficiency, size, turning radius...) and less exact things like reliability...

I just finished a trip through Central America/Mexico and had seen some dodge trucks on the road and some dealerships(though many, including Toyota, won't service or cary parts for older vehicles because those vehicles weren't offered in that country) I was driving a T100 (USA only vehicle) and...

The 75 or 80 land cruisers are on the list as well, but I live in the USA, so getting a diesel would involve importing it. An achievable task, but it limits me to something over 25 years old and ups the cost considerably. The appeal of the dodge is that I can get one in the USA (though not...