Turok
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A friend sent me this link: https://www.truckhouse.co/
Has anyone seen one of these yet?
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Porkchopexpress
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Thoughts on the Truckhouse Tacoma expedition camper...
https://expeditionportal.com/truckhouse-toyota-tacoma-trd-pro-composite-expedition-vehicle/ https://www.truckhouse.co/the-bct 1) Looks good! 2) It's surely over GVWR.... 3) Frame and axle are both beefed up so probably ok... but door sticker sticklers won't be happy. 4) Toyota probably won't...
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nickw
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*Edit - my original post was a bit negative....wish these boys the best. It's a cool concept, looks rad, hope they can pull it off. I have concerns regarding weight on that platform, even with upgraded rear axle and frame, it's still a light duty drivetrain....
I also don't like the $50k non-refundable deposit.
I also don't like the $50k non-refundable deposit.
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jlcanterbury
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I have been waiting for someone to fill in this niche. So many building off the full size platform, where these trucks are a much more manageable size on tighter terrain. I have never felt more confident off road then in my Tacoma. But then my camper build is under 500lbs. I think this would be an amzing concept if they could manage to lighten the overall weight.
I agree that the drivetrain and suspension (even if beefed up) is going to struggle here, and the long term reliability that Toyota usually comes with will be impacted.
I think it's beautifully designed and has the "cool" factor nailed down for sure. The price tag though.... wow.
I agree that the drivetrain and suspension (even if beefed up) is going to struggle here, and the long term reliability that Toyota usually comes with will be impacted.
I think it's beautifully designed and has the "cool" factor nailed down for sure. The price tag though.... wow.
nickw
Adventurer
I don't know how they get the weight down given it's size, especially when they call out heated floors, wet shower, etc....this has got to be 1500+, once loaded down with humans and gear is going to be significantly over payload.
+1, properly loaded fullsize is going to perform much better overall than an overloaded midsize.
You are correct as far as I know, there are so many things that go into payload ratings upstream from the rear axle and frame, like front axle, tcase, trans, engine and brakes that would have to be re-designed. The manuf test and their legal team puts stamp of approval on the ratings....I don't know how or who could re-establish those manuf weights unless they decide to take on a lot of liability.
Porkchopexpress
Well-known member
I don't know that it improves on anything that a full size platform can do. The camper sides and flared fenders negate the width advantage and full size trucks can be optioned at pretty much the same overall length. I think the only niche this would fill is a camper for Tacoma fans.