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    Question re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion for Tacoma

    Thanks for all the good information and advice. I, too, think that my best strategy to increase the stopping power of my truck is to simply improve upon the front brakes rather than mess with changing out the rear drums. Both TRD and Rotora appear to make front disc upgrade kits. Anyone have...
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    Question re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion for Tacoma

    Good information and great advice! Thanks much.
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    Question re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion for Tacoma

    I have an '09 Tacoma which is significantly modified (translation: much additional weight!) which I use to often tow a Horizon trailer. I was wondering if anyone has had experience installing rear discs kits on the Tacoma? There are some suggestions floating around on other sites that, in...
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    Adventure Trailers Vs. Sierra 4x4 trailers

    Highly recommend AT I purchased a new Horizon about a year and half ago. I could not be happier with my decision and my purchase. I think you can find a great deal of information on this portal (as well as others) about the build quality, the design detail and unequaled off-road suspension of...
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    Portable, HD compressor solution

    I wanted to invest in a HD compressor set up but did not want to permanently install one in my Tacoma. The solution, a Zarges box (which I strap down) with a Extreme Air compressor that plugs into second battery and pre-plumbed hose outlets on each end of vehicle. Works like a charm. Big thanks...
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    Post favorite pics of your rig and trailer

    AT Trailer, '09 Tacoma in Death Valley, Spring 2011 I thought I would share a couple of shots of my '09 Tacoma and Adventure trailer in Death Valley this spring. Temperatures from 10-90 degrees depending on altitude. Perfect! Thanks everyone for sharing your photos.
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    Audi allroad: Perfect Choice?

    Allroad I have had an Allroad for nearly 6 years (75K miles). No problems whatsoever with turbo, transmission, suspension, etc.---everything has worked perfectly. Average MPG for the life of the car has been 22mpg. Car is driven over dirt roads in and out of my property in eastern Oregon, in...
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    RTT 2009 Tacoma

    Snug tops I am new to the Portal and also a new owner of a Tacoma crew cab TRD that I am building for extended off road travel. I, too, have been looking for a roof tent solution. I have owned Sportsmobiles in the past and I am sold at sleeping off the ground. My preference has been to mount...
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