2013 Toyota 4Runner, Equipt Edition Build
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Thanks for the kudos. I am trying to do things as clean as I can.
I haven't had any issues with the 2 Meter mounted where it is. I had one on the 100 Series in the same place for years. Still there, as far as I know. Worked fine for my application. Is it optimal? Probably not. Each addition to the vehicle is a compromise of some type. Location, clearance, size, modification requirement, access etc. all go into the solutions chosen. You try to optimize the all these factors the best you can whether it's an antenna or a shovel mount.
Cheers,
I haven't had any issues with the 2 Meter mounted where it is. I had one on the 100 Series in the same place for years. Still there, as far as I know. Worked fine for my application. Is it optimal? Probably not. Each addition to the vehicle is a compromise of some type. Location, clearance, size, modification requirement, access etc. all go into the solutions chosen. You try to optimize the all these factors the best you can whether it's an antenna or a shovel mount.
Cheers,
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I have the Shade 2 meter bag awning set up on the passenger side, so I open the Eezi-Awn to the driver side. When all deployed and the rear hatch is open, I have shade on three sides of the vehicle. Looks like a transformer.
What type of snorkel are they looking a getting? I wasn't aware one was available for the 5th Gen.
Cheers
What type of snorkel are they looking a getting? I wasn't aware one was available for the 5th Gen.
Cheers
It's a fiberglass one made by a Taiwan company called FTS. All the regular (and not so regular) manufacturers have opted out of making one for the 5th Gen. No one in the states has stepped up to start importing the FTS snorkel. This group buy may literally be the only opportunity to get one for a 5th Gen for some time as I can't imagine FTS will continue to make something that no one has been interested in selling. FTS sells the snorkel for $300 but it costs $300 to ship it from Taiwan. The gentlemen in the thread below is an importer and is willing to import some and spread the shipping costs around.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/164189-fts-5th-gen-snorkel-install.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/164189-fts-5th-gen-snorkel-install.html
Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
My ARB bumper shows up on Monday...thanks for the lead, and documenting it.
Your build is coming along nicely!
Your build is coming along nicely!
The ARB bumper has been awesome. You made a great choice.
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fullofdays
Wondering Wanderer
Is it bolt on or does it require cutting the fenders on the 5th gen 150 4runner?
It's quite a bit of work to install as you pretty much have to cut off the bottom half of the front.
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Sleeping Platform
Sleeping Platform
Last weekend I had the opportunity of joining a bunch of like minded fanatical types in the middle of no where. The 2014 SoCal Desert Rendezvous was held southwest of I-10 and Blythe California Friday through Sunday. It was great to see some of our old friends out having a good time. As I was rolling solo on this overnighter, I thought it would be a great opportunity to try out the new drawer/cabinet system as a sleeping platform. Here are a few photos.
The composite drawers allow enough height on top of them to sleep quite comfortably. With the passenger seat moved and tipped forward, I had just over 6'9" of length and 26"+ of width to lay out. My oversized air mattress and down bag fit perfectly. I could lay on my back and bend my knees upward with out hitting the roof too. I was interested to know if I would need an extension on the space forward of the clam shell cabinet to extend the platform full length. I honestly don't think so. I think it is just fine. As anyone over 6'3" tall will tell you, you get used to not having bed under your feet. So I think I am going to pass on that addition and fill the space for something more useful.
Cheers,
Sleeping Platform
Last weekend I had the opportunity of joining a bunch of like minded fanatical types in the middle of no where. The 2014 SoCal Desert Rendezvous was held southwest of I-10 and Blythe California Friday through Sunday. It was great to see some of our old friends out having a good time. As I was rolling solo on this overnighter, I thought it would be a great opportunity to try out the new drawer/cabinet system as a sleeping platform. Here are a few photos.
The composite drawers allow enough height on top of them to sleep quite comfortably. With the passenger seat moved and tipped forward, I had just over 6'9" of length and 26"+ of width to lay out. My oversized air mattress and down bag fit perfectly. I could lay on my back and bend my knees upward with out hitting the roof too. I was interested to know if I would need an extension on the space forward of the clam shell cabinet to extend the platform full length. I honestly don't think so. I think it is just fine. As anyone over 6'3" tall will tell you, you get used to not having bed under your feet. So I think I am going to pass on that addition and fill the space for something more useful.
Cheers,
TemboTusk
Rendezvous Con
Paul,
Great info on the radio. I'm currently starting my research. Do you use the radio mostly for car to car communications out on the road or trail and what kind of distance do you get on the road when not using repeaters? I don't really care about talking to someone in Antarctica or the space station, my main goal is car to car. CBs are great for that, but after about a mile distant or out of sight of other vehicles, the communication gets sketchy.
It was great seeing you at the Desert Rendezvous this weekend, wish we had more time to talk.
Great info on the radio. I'm currently starting my research. Do you use the radio mostly for car to car communications out on the road or trail and what kind of distance do you get on the road when not using repeaters? I don't really care about talking to someone in Antarctica or the space station, my main goal is car to car. CBs are great for that, but after about a mile distant or out of sight of other vehicles, the communication gets sketchy.
It was great seeing you at the Desert Rendezvous this weekend, wish we had more time to talk.