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I personally think we tend to add too much to our vehicles, and then haul even more stuff in them. On the other hand, all this weight is relative ... I saw an interesting comment on a South African canopy vendor's site (Steeltop): “Toyota canopy weighs 95Kgs!(Two bags of cement)&#8221...

My 3rd gen Tacoma is my first vehicle with electric 4wd controls (no lever connected to the xfer case, though I know there’s other electro-mechanical-vacuum bits with Toyota ADD and other brands) and even after owning it over a year, I sometimes skip too fast to 4L without waiting for 4H to...

I think the length of the sleeping platform with the rear-most cushions removed is long enough to sleep on, so that portion could be made up and still allow removal of the small 1/2 width cushions (one or both) for access and egress. I do agree with making the rear liftgate more vertical and had...

I use the same tailgate gasket as just posted, though without the RokBlok. Read the installation instructions specifically for the Taco ... it makes a difference. I also used duct tape to seal the slots that the bed cubby door tabs fit in. Made a huge difference. A guy here on ExPo or maybe...

Dissenting opinion here - if you keep the top above the fin, then I know there will be room for my mountain bikes inside. My current shell is a very tight squeeze and I am counting on those extra inches that I know the GFC will provide!

I for one appreciate your raising this question. I use a hitch rack to carry bicycles and though my plate is obscured, I think my rear lights are quite visible, perhaps fully legal (my 3rd brake light is well above the bikes). That said, I notice that more people seem to do quick lane changes...

Steve, are your lower tailgate or bed corners sealed at all? I have a tailgate seal and the front corners sealed with butyl tape on my 3rd gen with ARE fiberglass shell, and the dust infiltration is fairly minor. I haven't done a lot of silt like you might have encountered on the Mojave Road...

I don't have an AluCab but I looked at one owned by a guy who's either here on ExPo or on Tacoma World. It's very nice, not perfect, but seems to have some better features than US-made contractor caps ... in particular the seals on the side doors, the optional side storage units and the roof...

Even a 110V motor draws a fair amount of current on startup. An inverter sized for that isn't so cheap. And even the 12V side current draw would probably require hard wiring or jumper cable ... not just a cigarette lighter socket far from the battery. That's off the top of my head, though to be...

Hey, just a quick follow-up note on this. When I bought my butane stove in Baja, it used Made in Mexico 380 ml butane cans. But all the butane cans sold here are 8 oz, which is much less than 380ml. I don't know if the Mexican volume is measured at a different pressure, or what/why, but these...

Go Fast Campers in Montana is developing something similar. There's a thread here on ExPo, one on Tacoma World and a website. No affiliation, but I'm very interested ... it seems like a well thought-out design from people with design, production and camping experience. Price is a little higher...

I don't own a Tundra but a friend's 1st gen Access Cab has great rear access. As long as you aren't hemmed in by a car or wall next to the truck, the "suicide doors" are really useful. If my T100 had them I might still own it. I now have a Double Cab Tacoma, and while the rear seats are more...

Nice build. My '16 TRD OR is still mostly stock but I'm looking to start some subtle armor and function upgrades. I've also been looking at lo-pro bumpers like SSO, C4 and the new Warn. Liking the Warn because they say there's no trimming at all. I'm also looking at various bolt-on sliders and...

What the UK lacks in terms of miles of trails or technical challenges, it sure makes up for it with natural beauty, and history. Thanks for sharing!

I just caught this trip report. It was amusing to read about the decrepit outhouse at Eureka Sand Dunes. My first visit there was in 1988 with a follow-up in 1990. I'm not sure if it was the first visit, or if in fact the outhouse was built between '88 and '90, but I have memories of it being...

Good discussion here ... I'd been thinking about a fridge but on a recent 10 day trip to Baja with our trusty old Coleman cooler, found that it worked surprisingly well and ice was easy to find. We left home with two frozen gallon jugs plus a few frozen quart bottles, and was surprised how long...

I haven't been out to the Eastern Sierra since Labor Day ... too long. Thanks for letting me visit through your photos!

I'm OK with the cooking ... it's the washing up that I hate. Limited water in so much of the West, plus the health/hygiene issue of getting it "clean enough", especially rinsed enough, and then disposing of the waste water in bear country. For what it's worth, my wife can travel lighter than me...

I guess that means stock up before heading out to the boonies :)

Our old and reliable two burner Century propane stove died on the first night of our recent Baja trip at Laguna Hanson where there isn't much in the way of stores or restaurants (well, nothing actually). The regulator and/or pressure relief valve failed and it leaked gas at high pressure. We...