NoahGenda's 1997 T100 SR5 overland build.

paddlequest

Adventurer
You totally inspired me. I just dropped my truck off at a metal fabricators here in Managua for the creation of a exo-skeleton rack like you have done. I even printed off photos from your posts to guide the lads in the shop...hope thats okay!

My personal mods will be it will have ladders on both sides right behind the second cabin doors, with lateral bars through the line of the windows for theft prevention (well there is no "prevention"....just an attempt to disuade...) & possible lashing points for surf boards/kayaks/ traction mats/ etc..and a safari basket on the roof with thule-like cross bars for kayaks. I am super excited for it...going to be an elevated sleeping nest, surf scouting platform and general crap store-er. All in, with custom sliders its going to cost me $400 USD installed. I LOVE it!

I will continue to follow along...keep up the good work!
 

NoahGenda

Adventurer
You totally inspired me. I just dropped my truck off at a metal fabricators here in Managua for the creation of a exo-skeleton rack like you have done. I even printed off photos from your posts to guide the lads in the shop...hope thats okay!

My personal mods will be it will have ladders on both sides right behind the second cabin doors, with lateral bars through the line of the windows for theft prevention (well there is no "prevention"....just an attempt to disuade...) & possible lashing points for surf boards/kayaks/ traction mats/ etc..and a safari basket on the roof with thule-like cross bars for kayaks. I am super excited for it...going to be an elevated sleeping nest, surf scouting platform and general crap store-er. All in, with custom sliders its going to cost me $400 USD installed. I LOVE it!

I will continue to follow along...keep up the good work!


Thats awesome! Should have had my work done down there, I would have saved a boatload!
 

Anota

Observer
Should get a expo t100 thread going. Im building a '98 surf expo t100 as well! Exo-cage inspired by your's as well. Killing it man
 

paddlequest

Adventurer
Haha....exo-skeletons are going to be all the rage now! Exo-skeleton sub group? Meet up? Hahahaha. Totally kidding...but its a funny idea.
 

AaronK

Explorer
Haha! After all this time I just figured out "Noah Genda"...well played

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paddlequest

Adventurer
Just thought I would share my progress on my exo-skeleton racks. Lots of progress today. Not to highjack your thread...

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I look forward to more updates!
 

NoahGenda

Adventurer
Got my sweet new battery for the solar action happening this week:

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My buddy started his own business doing solar setups, if you are in the PNW you should definitely give him a shout:
Offthegridcamper.com
 

NoahGenda

Adventurer
105aH on that battery, solarbro recommended an AGM due to how durable they are with vibration-resistance (hence why they are used for boats) and also how low the internal resistance is. The problem is they are expensive, got that one on sale for about $275.

For panels I am going with a single Renology 100W panel. Wiring it so the alternator charges it while I am driving as well. Since I only have an ARB fridge and a handful of LED lights I should have plenty of power if it is sunny.
 

AaronK

Explorer
Just realized you're in my neck of the woods...coming to the overland rally this year?

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