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My 2012 Tacoma is largely stock save for the addition of BFG tires, Snugtop Hi-liner shell. I built out a simple plywood sleeping platform (supported by 2 x 8s ). This served me well on a two+ week camping/road trip from Santa Barbara to many locations all over northern and southern Baja...

I researched getting a camper shell for my 2012 Tacoma quite extensively and, being an engineer, I was fairly stuck in state of 'analysis-paralysis' with all the brands, options, etc. I started perusing craigslist and found a Snugtop 'hi-liner', same color as my truck, about 100 mile trip away...

Hello, I am leaving for a Baja adventure is a few days (Oct 26th) and I am looking for some advice on which maps would be useful for navigating around Baja. While we are not planning any serious 'off-roading', I am hoping to find something that show primary paved roads, but also some of the...

Where did you find the oilskin canvas bedroll? Thanks, DJM

New member to the family "Buck"

Yes, that is very much what I was looking for. Curious: when you say 'not rugged' is that in terms of the cover that comes with it? Or is the foam itself not durable? Thanks, DJM

Those won't work with my sleep platform, and I am a bit leery of something that might puncture. Cheers, DJM

Needs some input on sleeping pad solution for the bed of my 2012 Toyota Tacoma with the 6' long bed. I am using raised platform that sits above the bed of the truck. I am looking for something 30" wide and about 4" thick; the bed of the truck is just under 74", so I need something that is 73"...

Madlypat, Yes, using crutches does limit what you can do with your hands, but I've been able to find ways to adapt to most things, though if I needed to use two hands simultaneously, I'd put down one crutch and use the other to stable myself -- I put my 'stump' over the hand grip and pull the...

Just saw this post, I am a right AK, about 6" above the knee. I lost my leg to cancer at 20 years old, I am now 48. Until 4 years ago, I used a prosthesis for all my activities; I have very good health insurance, I have a C-leg, spare leg for cycling, etc. Despite this, I grew frustrated with...

New to me 2012 Taco TRD Off-Road Look what followed me home! I've been hunting for a deal on a used Taco for sometime. Found a deal on a '12 TRD OR AC with less than 3,000 miles on the clock! It was in Seattle Wa and I live in Santa Barbara, so quick flight up to Seattle and road tripping...

Gorgeous truck and love that roof top tent. Nicely done.

Well, lost the auction! Cool rig: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Toyota-4Runner-SR5-/371823786832

I appreciate everyone's perspective and input -- thank you. I understand the concerns about wiring, the swap was done using this: http://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/ors-3-4l-conversion-harness-for-3vz-e-and-22r-e-vehicles/ which is a big deal as the harness is professionally made, for...

I've been looking for a new rig that I'd eventually take to Baja, and use for trips to the mountains hiking and camping. Came across a 1993 4Runner that is exceptionally clean and has a professionally done swap (from a 1999 4Runner) 5VZE-FE 3.4L + A340F Auto. General thoughts on these swaps...

After an exhaustive search, many test drives, comparing purchase price, resale value, safety, capability off road, and gas mileage, I eventually settled on getting a used 4Runner in the 2006-2009 range. Turns out, I could not find a decent 4Runner in that age range with low-ish miles for a...

Yes, researching those as well, though the prices seem to be much higher. I am willing to go higher in price if warranted. Years I should consider? DJM

Tons of useful info here, thank you. I had not thought about the size of the XJ with regards to the big dog -- I'll need to look into that. Are the WJ bigger in terms of storage capacity? Thanks, DJM

Hello, This might be a bit off topic, but I am unsure where else to pose this question. A year ago, as part of downsizing, my wife and I sold our beloved 4x4 Sportsmobile. We are now to the point where we'd like to buy a vehicle that is capable of getting us up to the mountains in winter...

SOLD