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Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
06-20-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,510
Posted By takethetruck

Wish I would have seen this thread earlier. This...

Wish I would have seen this thread earlier. This is great info! We'd reached out to Sunset Metal Fab twice and never received a response.

We were looking at the TPA-1, but didn't even know they...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
04-17-2019, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,618
Posted By takethetruck

:bowdown2: We looked for/at these when we started...

:bowdown2: We looked for/at these when we started planning our adventuremobile, sooooo hard to find in the US and the 5ft bed length was a bit limiting but I still would have loved to go this route...
Forum: 84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
04-17-2019, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,953
Posted By takethetruck

Ours crumbled apart and we ended up removing them...

Ours crumbled apart and we ended up removing them completely doesn't look horrible, but will be hitting up slacker when we get the funds - if not for these interior panels, for something else - love...
Forum: Newbie Tech Section
04-16-2019, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,175
Posted By takethetruck

comment deleted - posted to wrong thread...:bang:

comment deleted - posted to wrong thread...:bang:
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
04-03-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,237
Posted By takethetruck

:great: No doubt my grandkids will be using it...

:great: No doubt my grandkids will be using it long after I'm gone!
Forum: Pre 84 Trucks
04-03-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,823
Posted By takethetruck

Not to talk you out of it, but I've been running...

Not to talk you out of it, but I've been running that carb with great results for the past 7 years over 100k miles. My four tips for getting the most out of a Weber carb:

1. Make sure it's a...
Forum: 84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
04-03-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,864
Posted By takethetruck

OME lift, 33s, 4.88 regear, ARB airlocker(s), and...

OME lift, 33s, 4.88 regear, ARB airlocker(s), and a camper shell :banger:

I'm partial though...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
04-03-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,237
Posted By takethetruck

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yotatech.com-vbul...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yotatech.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190106_122907_a5100c75ea90f9268078ec4ea4f3641b96476929.jpg
We used the Cook Partner 18 in our truck camping build, spendy but...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
04-03-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,221
Posted By takethetruck

Love the setup! Would really like an update on...

Love the setup! Would really like an update on the adventure too!
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
03-29-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Thanks! We found a narrower (17") car seat for...

Thanks! We found a narrower (17") car seat for our daughter and she rides in the middle of the bench, it's tight but not terribly. We are looking forward to when she hits the mark for a booster seat,...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
03-28-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
03-28-2019, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 211,698
Posted By takethetruck

Never seen one of those removable Grant steering...

Never seen one of those removable Grant steering wheel kits. Been trying to figure out something security-wise for our rig, that may be the ticket!
Forum: FJ Cruiser (Build-Up Section)
03-28-2019, 05:08 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 276,639
Posted By takethetruck

Man, I love your build! Serious inspiration! Been...

Man, I love your build! Serious inspiration! Been a fan for a long time. Hoping the recovery continues, and you get back to 100%!
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
03-28-2019, 04:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Hey guys! So BIG changes since the last time I...

Hey guys! So BIG changes since the last time I posted. We finished the truck, launched a family overland travel blog centered around truck camping, and are prepping to begin traveling in the rig this...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
09-19-2018, 04:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Yeah, the fridge is nice - not having to deal...

Yeah, the fridge is nice - not having to deal with ice. Really happy with the way the setup is working so far.
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
09-17-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

A few pics from our shake-down trip. Charge...

A few pics from our shake-down trip. Charge system is working great, regained 3 days worth of power usage in 1.25hrs of driving/truck-running. Everything is working well and took it down 10miles of...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
09-13-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Thanks, yes the fridge runs off the solar...

Thanks, yes the fridge runs off the solar generator at all times whether the truck is running or not - truck and solar charge the generator on a separate feed. I haven't made the waxed canvas cover...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-20-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Thanks, That's part of the Yakima wind fairing...

Thanks, That's part of the Yakima wind fairing tiedown
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-19-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Well, I got it pretty much done now. ...

Well, I got it pretty much done now.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yotatech.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180819_172630_88a80c71258cd37d68e3daa2898400844d6247f9.jpg

ARB awning mounted to the...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-12-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Hi-lift and Solar panel (mostly) mounted. ...

Hi-lift and Solar panel (mostly) mounted.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yotatech.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20180811_143115_c4828a49e3a67532cdc55bbe1bdeb0371c02fe7a.jpg...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-07-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Thanks! When we went out to California last...

Thanks! When we went out to California last summer we just put a narrow car seat in the center of the bench seat and it was snug but fine. We've realized over the years of traveling that the...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-07-2018, 02:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

That's an Inergy Kodiak Solar Generator, it's a...

That's an Inergy Kodiak Solar Generator, it's a 1100w lithium battery/solarcharge controller/1500w(3000w peak) inverter all-in-one. Like a GoalZero Yeti but in my opinion much more versatile.
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-06-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Finished the platform, the pockets in front of...

Finished the platform, the pockets in front of the wheel wells will store clothing and have 12v outlets inside for phone chargers. Will probably post up a video walk through and go into greater...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
08-01-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Slow progress since the last update. I upgraded...

Slow progress since the last update. I upgraded the alternator to a 120amp from Davezoffroadperformance.com, because the factory one was toast (remembered this was the same factory alternator from...
Forum: Camping, Expedition, & Overlanding Gear
06-25-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,203
Posted By takethetruck

Thanks, I used 450lb rated Fulterer 5400 Heavy...

Thanks, I used 450lb rated Fulterer 5400 Heavy Duty 60" slides. Pricey, but bomb-proof.
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