PaulJensen
Custom Builder
I wanted to have a place to mount the light and a simple way to transition the new top to the cabin... Aerodynamics...???... Not a huge deciding factor...
EarthRoamer XV-JP "Northwest Edition"
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PaulJensen
Custom Builder
It will be under, I just pulled the clamps an needed a place to keep it temporarily...
PaulJensen
Custom Builder
Just want to let y'all know that there won't be anything happening on the Jeep for the next three weeks... Going to lead a woodsurfboard workshop on the southwest tip of Australia... Hopefully there will be heaps of Auzzie style vehicle inspiration to absorb... No worries, no hurries mates...!!!...
PaulJensen
Custom Builder
Meanwhile in Australia...
G'day from down under...!!!..
After several days here on the west coast I have few observations... The folks here are serious about offroad travel... Most of the "everyday" trucks are equipped for almost anything imaginable going wrong offroading... Mega-wattage lights are pretty much standard equipment, as are multiple spare tires, hi-lift jacks and sand-tracks... Lots of Toyota, Land Rover and Jeep... The bigger rigs are mostly Isuzu... Crash bars are on the front of the majority of vehicles here in the south west and a lot of the bars extend to cover front wheel to the front door collisions... All very interesting... Here are a few photos I shot while walking about... More later...
G'day from down under...!!!..
After several days here on the west coast I have few observations... The folks here are serious about offroad travel... Most of the "everyday" trucks are equipped for almost anything imaginable going wrong offroading... Mega-wattage lights are pretty much standard equipment, as are multiple spare tires, hi-lift jacks and sand-tracks... Lots of Toyota, Land Rover and Jeep... The bigger rigs are mostly Isuzu... Crash bars are on the front of the majority of vehicles here in the south west and a lot of the bars extend to cover front wheel to the front door collisions... All very interesting... Here are a few photos I shot while walking about... More later...
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Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
I love the Aussie aluminum canopies they cover their flatness with!! So versatile and makes so much sense to keep everything dust free and hidden, but easily accessible without having to reach over the normal bed sides
toyotech
Expedition Leader
PaulJensen
Custom Builder
Agreed.
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Love everything about that...!!!...
Chris Boyd
Explorer
If only we had a suitable rig to mount those on! The tundra and dodge full-size are just too big for me! Not sure the Tacoma could handle that weight.
The 70 series LC and the Patrols seem perfect, especially with the diesel torque for the power plant.
That canopy is awesome!
The 70 series LC and the Patrols seem perfect, especially with the diesel torque for the power plant.
That canopy is awesome!
toyotech
Expedition Leader
That thing needs to be longer to even fit a tundra bed. Looks like a short bed shell. I doubt they are that heavy being its all aluminum.
Taco can handle it. Have you not seen the stuff guys bolt to the bed of those tacos. RTT. Bed rack. Tons of gear. Duel swing out. Armor.
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Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
Agreed.
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If there was a company making these available for a Fullsize Tray Bed, like the UTE Bed here in the States, I'd probably order one this month. I seriously think this is the perfect set-up. You have access to just your bed if need be, all within a few minutes of unlatching it and jacking it up, and all your stuff stored in the cap is safe and secure
Me personally, I'd want it for a F-250 short bed. Take my money please
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
HOLY SMOKES that is drop dead SEXY!!!!!!!!!! :drool::drool::drool:
Taco's don't appear to have enough payload in stock form, even with upgraded susp then you're needing to upgrade gearing, then larger brakes........
Who makes that Aussie setup??
Taco's don't appear to have enough payload in stock form, even with upgraded susp then you're needing to upgrade gearing, then larger brakes........
Who makes that Aussie setup??
Flat bed modular designs are the most sensible thing when it comes to maximizing function out of your vehicle. Done right, something like that would run in the 50K range (including a much higher quality flat bed than the aforementioned brand). Is there a market here for that? I love the way that whole package looks, great design cues.