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You might make it all 5 days without running the battery flat, since you will be driving the truck around quite a lot. But it won't be very nice to your starting battery if you are parked for a long period and run it down pretty low. (it will probably be upper 80's to 90 for daytime highs) On...

Just something to consider Ed, but we just used Scott's ExtremeAir compressor the other day with an impact wrench and it worked great. He just used an extra long coil of air hose to act as a "reservoir" for a little extra air to build up. So we used it without even having an air tank. Once...

We do have the Conservation and Land Use section of the forum, and I encourage any and all of you to start or participate in discussions about responsible overland travel there. It's always a good thing to keep that sort of thing fresh in our minds and at the forefront of discussions for...

Cool - da band! I wil move to "completed" and lock it. Just let me know if you want to move it back for any reason or rescheduling.

Interesting. I occassionally will get a clunking or thumping noise from the area of my fridge (60-litre behind my seat) but I can't say for sure it is the fridge, but I wonder if it is what you describe. It don't notice it much though - only on really rough stuff once in a while. I checked to...

I agree with Dave, especially since you have a winch. I think the item #3 that you cited would be a big detractor where you live. I also believe you have a manual trans (no?) and doing the brake pedal thing isn't so fun or reliable - especially if you are in a situation that is requiring you to...

True. I was just bustin' yer chops :) I believe they have. A bunch of the Tacoma guys have done this trail before and if I recall, they made it up that shelf under their own power. But I have no idea where the trip reports/pics are.

Done :) Sorry Goodtimes :p

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:costumed-smiley-007 This is perfect. Let the show begin! :lurk: So far I like the intro, good job. ;)

ROTFLMAO! That is a great nickname... LOL I may very well have an open seat too if someone wants to ride out of Prescott. I'll likely camp Friday and Sat. night.

Typically, you will lose 1HP for every 25amps you add to the alternator. I think 100-160 amps is no big deal. I think for a typical trail/expedition vehicle, a good sized deep cycle aux. battery will be fine for the rare occassions when you need to use the winch to that degree. I think the...

Good input Vince. I have thoroughly enjoyed both ECDD and Mojave. Seth, I would say you need to do them both. So go ahead and do ECDD first, and then hit up Mojave in the spring :ylsmoke:

Cool - sounds good :costumed-smiley-007 I will definitely have to do some :camping: after the trail run.

I'd like to go on this one. I haven't been on this trail at all, so I'd just need a solid opinion on doing it with only 32" tires. John, you know my Taco and have recently done the trail, so I'd like your opinion. I have 2.75" susp. lift, locked front/rear, sliders, tube bumpers & rear 1/4...

According to info provided by Chris King from Toyota of Dallas (trdparts4u.com), my alternator ('98 V6) is a 70 amp, and Scott's alternator ('04 V6) is an 80 amp. I didn't see any 90 amp alts. listed for the '97-'04 Tacomas but that doesn't mean they aren't around. I verified the part # on mine...

You have the best stories! :bowdown: The pics are great too. Thanks for sharing with us. Sharon is really enjoying your updates too. Glad to hear you are excited about the results of your visit and the prospects are looking good. Too funny about the tab at the bar :friday: LOL. Not too many...

Excellent point and definitely an item to consider and include if necessary. I almost never camp in areas that see a lot of campers, and the infrequent times when I do, there are usually pit toilets. I have yet to go on a trip where I am camping in a zone that requires (whether morally or...

Yes, Kilo Echo Seven I like Dos Equis! LOL

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