Is the Tacoma enough truck?

Buliwyf

Buliwyf

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I use a wireless clamp on back up camera on my right rear bed side, pointed forward as a spotter. Only when the right mirror is folded in.

If it gets too tight, I can go around or deploy the bikes.
 
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phsycle said:
Man, I'd love to see your 1 ton Ram go through BBP, Imogene, etc. Not being facetious--would really love to see it! I know I wouldn't have enough nerve to do it in a fullsize.
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Didn't Matt Scott take his F250 through all that?


https://adventurecurated.com/index/maxtrax-f250

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Buliwyf said:
I like the idea that everything you need fits in a backpack.

I carry that idea over to my camper, and it's served me well. I just want AC, a shower, and walls now. Paper plates and cups, toss them in the campfire afterwards.
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Years ago I went camping on a sport bike... now I'm shopping for a 30' travel trailer...lol.
 
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phsycle said:
Cool site. That pictures the Imogene pass. Did he go through BBP as well? I can’t find the blog entry.
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Not sure if he did.

Last time I was at Imogene...it was pouring rain...then sleet...then snow...then sun...all in 15-20 minutes. ;) :D

From what I have read, he hasn't regretted going fullsize.
 
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Bayou Boy

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toylandcruiser said:
You’re not going to carry the weight of a Tacoma in the bed of your truck on a difficult trail.
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Come on man. A little exaggeration to make a point. Nobody is talking about difficult trails here. I'm not taking a $65,000 truck on anything with any high probability of damage anyway. Engineer, Stoney, Cinnamon, stuff like that, sure. Been there, done that in pretty stock crew cab full sizes.

However, I have taken an F150 on factory 20s over 5 rated Stoney Pass with an All Terrain camper popup in the bed. So there's that.
 
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bkg said:
Considerably smaller? Gotta challenge you on that...
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Track width 1st gen: 57

Track width 2nd/3rd gen: 63

Track width F150: 67

Bigger jump between the 1st and 2nd/3rd gens

Than the 2nd/3rd gen to the F150. Ya know people saying that the new Tacomas are so much smaller that the fullsizes...they aren't really.

Kinda digging this guys RC.


and this hunting truck.


This Super Crew isn't bad either, liking that winch bumper.

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phsycle said:
Yep, 2/3 gens are bigger. Numbers certainly say it’s closer to full-size than compact. However!! How it drives is closer to a 1st gen than full-size.
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2nd/3rd gens feel closer to a half ton to me. The 3rd gen especially...the hood seems really bulbous with a long nose. Do really like the interior though. The 2nd gen's dash feels like it is made from recycled plastic soda bottles.
 
DaveInDenver

DaveInDenver

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2nd/3rd gens feel closer to a half ton to me. The 3rd gen especially...the hood seems really bulbous with a long nose. Do really like the interior though. The 2nd gen's dash feels like it is made from recycled plastic soda bottles.
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The depth of the 2nd gen dash is excessive for sure. I think my truck drives like an older full size in some ways but still feels narrower than them. I have not extensively driven a current full size but riding in a Tundra or F150, there's no comparison. They seem ginormous to me after getting out of my truck. I gotta say I may just be getting used to it but my Tacoma doesn't seem as big as it first did.
 
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