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Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD w/Camper (SOLD)

/ October 26th, 2020

For Sale: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Crew Cab with Habitat Camper

Current Miles: 43,000
Asking Price: $SOLD
Owner Contact Details: Andre
Status: Vehicle is SOLD, Arizona, with a clean title

Trail Modifications

Andre wanted trail protection to be a consideration, to shield the expensive new sheet metal and provide proper recovery and jacking points. For this, we turned to Warn for their Ascent front and rear bumpers. In the bumpers, Rigid Industries driving, amber, and flood lights were installed for improved visibility on the road and trail. The lights and other accessories are managed with an sPod SE Edition touchscreen controller. For the winch of choice, a Warn Zeon 10-S Platinum with synthetic line. For safety, a Factor 55 hawse fairlead and FlatLink thimble were used. The last bit of protection was a set of Demello Dominator rock sliders which bolt to the frame rails. 

Demello Off-road tock sliders remain our favorite.
Up front, we mounted a Warn Ascent bumper with a Warn Zeon winch.
A Bilstein front suspension works with Deaver rear springs to support the travel load.
The short Eezi-Awn roof rack provides a perfect place to mount a set of MaxTrax recovery mats and a Rigid light bar.

The amount of lift was tuned to 2 inches, which provided room for Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 255/85R16 tires. At 33 inches in diameter, this size allows for additional ground clearance and flotation but did not necessitate fender trimming. To keep with the stealthy appearance, the factory wheels were powder coated black. To air up the tires and operate trail tools, an Extreme Outback Products ExtremeAire Endura compressor was fitted, and air lines were plumbed to both the front and rear bumpers. A Warn recovery kit was selected, and a set of four Maxtrax were mounted to the Eezi-Awn K9 roof rack.

SPod continues to provide impressive innovations for controlling remote accessories, and their new sPod 8 circuit SE system is no exception.


Decked recently launched their new Tacoma drop-in drawer system.

Camp Modifications

The inside of the AT Overland Habitat is a comfortable abode, with a thick mattress and tall roof line.
Front Runner Wolf Packs abound and are perfect for storing camping gear inside.
The attention to detail and durability of the Habitat is evident at every corner.

In the truck bed, organization abounds with particular attention paid to the layout and accessibility. Andre installed a full-length Decked storage system that includes two cubbies and roller drawers. The quality is impressive and looks perfect in the back of the Tacoma. On the platform top, we mounted an ARB 63-quart electric fridge in a Transit bag to an ARB bearing slide. At the front of the bed, four Front Runner Wolf Packs are secured with Stratchit tie-down straps, accompanied by a Scepter water can and tool kit. To manage electronics from the rear of the vehicle, an sPod membrane panel was installed to activate lighting and the air compressor from inside the camper. For auxiliary power, a Go Power solar charge controller was fitted, and the dual-battery system is managed by an IBS relay and monitor.

The Decked system is designed for installation in the Tacoma and features heavy-duty roller drawers and a completely flat load floor. In the space fore and aft of the wheel wells, there are small storage cubbies that Andre used to mount an aux battery and stash other small items.  This drawer system is rated to 2,000 pounds on the deck and is Made in the USA!
 IBS dual battery system controller mounts next to the steering wheel and allows for easy monitoring of the power levels.

Specifications

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD

Power

3.5-liter V6, gasoline

6-speed automatic transmission

Suspension and Drive

4:10:1 axle ratio

Factory electronic rear locking differential

Bilstein front struts and rear shocks

Deaver Expedition rear suspension

Wheels and Tires

Cooper S/T Maxx 255/8 R16 tires

Factory aluminum wheels, powder coated black

Recovery and Armor

Warn Ascent front bumper

Warn Ascent rear bumper

Warn Zeon 10-S Platinum winch

Factor 55 fairlead and thimble

Demello Offroad Dominator rock sliders

Maxtrax MKII recovery tracks

Xpel Ultimate protective film


Accessories (Note: Some not shown in images above due to recent install) 

Rigid D2 driving LED lights

Rigid D2 amber LED lights

Rigid 40-inch LED light bar

sPod SE Edition with dual controllers

Extreme Outback Products ExtremeAire compressor

AT Overland Habitat truck topper

ARB 63-quart fridge w/transit bag and slide

WeatherTech Floor Mats and window vents

Decked storage system

Eezi-Awn K9 Roof rack with Maxtrax and Shovel/Ax mounts (Maxtrax included, shovel and ax not included)

Dual battery System managed by IBS dual battery monitoring system

Firestone rear air bag kit with cradles

Midland GMRS Radio & antenna installed, includes Eezi-Awn roof rack mount

T-Rex grille insert

Aircraft track and load bars mounted to top of Habitat

Pop N Lock system in tailgate to allow locking and unlocking of tailgate with the fob

Magnaflow Exhaust system

Relentless Fabrication tailgate reinforcement, powdercoated

Shift Sense Pro V2 is a fully-automatice aftermarket transmission-shift controller.

Solar controller and 60W solar panel.

Onboard air with front and rear quick disconnects

Blackout aftermarket headlight assemblies

Step 22 All-weather winch cover.

All service performed on schedule at local Toyota Dealership except for alignments.

Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. He lives in Prescott, Arizona IG: @scott.a.brady Twitter: @scott_brady