We never had a truck growing up. That being said my favorite truck memory with my dad was showing him my first Tacoma, an 07, and then going fishing with him.
I traded in a 22 Tundra for my Tacoma so I can speak to both. I have two kids ages 7 and 4 and the Tacoma is fine for them. the kids generally like the Tacoma and feel it is 'their size'. They can reach things in the back seat - windows, dome light, seat in front of them (seat back protector...
We have a 140w panel for our trailer and I would consider it essential for off-grid camping. It generally keeps up with our electrical demand which includes an ARB refrigerator, trailer fan, device charging, lights, and combi water heater/cabin heater.
I have not attempted charging my trailer...
There are tons of options for overland trailers these days. You can check out the youtube channel playing with sticks for walkthroughs of many of them.
Renting is also a great option. Some the companies have a rental fleet and more are available via private rentals (RV share, outdoorsy...
Finally got to go camping and tow my little teardrop trailer with my TRD offroad with the Iforce max drivetrain. The trip was 100 miles each way with 1300 feet elevation gain (4900 ft to 6200 ft). It was mostly rural highway driving following a river with curves and hills at speeds between 55...
The biggest challenge is learning CAD software. There is a ton out there from free to thousands of dollars for a license. My cad of choice is solidworks - I both learned it in college and veterans can get a year license for $20. There are tons of online tutorials now for most CAD programs out...
Today I designed and 3d printed a glovebox divider for my TRD offroad. I am pretty happy with the results and while the fitment could be a littler better, overall it fits very well. The shelf is printed using PETG in two separate pieces due to size restrictions for my 3d Printer (Bambu Labs...
I went from an 07 Tacoma to a full size truck (tundra). Their are many pro's to having a full size - most noticeably the interior space and bed capacity. That being said I am planning to drop back down to a Tacoma (mine should arrive any day now!). The tacoma will handle all the towing I...
I doubt anyone has any information. My guess is the trd lift kit won't be available until summer at best (there was a similar lag for the tundra trd lift kit). First lifts on the market will likely be spacer lifts and westcott designs preload collars.
Even with being able to get...
Looking at what people have done with the 22 - 24 tundra I think it might be possible. To my knowledge no one has done the full camera install on the tundras, but people have successfully swapped the smaller 8 inch screen for the large 14 inch screen, which would be the first step needed towards...
Undecided between the trail hunter and off-road. It will depend on how I can option it and cost - pros and cons both directions. Either way I want the double cab with 6 foot bed. My biggest worry is the room in the backseat. I replaced my Tacoma with a tundra (2 kids) and the roominess in the...