The Toyota Tacoma is a pinnacle overland platform and the mid-size benchmark. It’s a vehicle that you can trust to get you out there and home again, and has become a figurehead of the North American overlanding community. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “As travelers, we ask a lot from our 4WDs, expecting durability, capability, comfort, and capacity, all while hoping for a great value and even some rugged good looks thrown in. The Tacoma is all of that and so much more, and has become an icon for North American overlanders.” I recently returned to the United Kingdom after a ~1,500-mile road trip around Montana in XOverland’s Land Cruiser 250 “Nomad,” and found myself falling in love with many of the third-gen Tacos I met on the road. It’s fascinating that such a ubiquitous vehicle can have so much charisma, especially when outfitted for exploration. However, the model’s charm isn’t just skin deep; it reflects its exceptional reliability and build quality. It’s a vehicle that enables you to point your compass and go, and encourages a more minimalist approach to travel, which I’ve found to be extremely rewarding. Investing in a Tacoma is a commitment to adventure. With this in mind, cue today’s 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road (81,000 miles), which boasts a plethora of premium modifications, a rare Cement colorway, and is topped with a well-appointed Vagabond Drifter Camper. At $50,000, this package represents impressive value when you consider that the camper alone will set you back ~$10,000, and that’s before you take into account the cost of the ground-up modifications.
From the Seller:
“In my mind, this Tacoma is the perfect build. I bought it from two close friends who personally chose and oversaw each addition and lived part-time out of the truck, which they named ‘Paco,’ in Baja, Mexico. I first met Paco down there on the beach and was instantly enamored. He took us far up sandy washes to clear swimming holes and worked perfectly as a home base for two. Fast forward a few years and I heard they were selling the truck in favor of building out a van with more towing capacity for their dirt bikes. As someone who’s wanted a Tacoma since before I got my driver’s license, I didn’t hesitate to buy it. We’ve had four years of adventures on dirt roads in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah. I love being able to use it as a truck to haul furniture, people, or gear, and also to pull into a campsite late at night, pop the camper, and have my bed ready to go in under two minutes. This truck can go places most vehicles can’t (or shouldn’t) and makes you feel confident in getting way out there and home again without issue. It has all the tools and comforts you might need, but nothing over-the-top and fancy. I’m very sad to be seeing it go, which is why I haven’t put much effort into selling it so far. But I recently acquired two horses and, wanting to trailer them up into the mountains to ride, I’m swapping for a full-size truck.”
2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road, 6-foot bed
The Tacoma is fitted with a 3.5-liter motor that delivers 278 horsepower, 265 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 18 mpg. A long-lived engine is mated with class-leading capability thanks to a body-on-frame architecture, 4WD, high and low range, armor, a rear locking differential, snorkel, winch, an uprated and lifted suspension, and intelligent onboard assists. Inside, these rugged credentials are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Parking sensors and rear backup camera
- Infotainment system with navigation and premium audio
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Air-conditioning
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- Auto headlamps
- Center console with cupholders
- USB and 12-volt outlets
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Powered and heated leather seats
- Weathertech floor liners
Distinguishing Features
- Vagabond Drifter Camper
- Icon suspension
- Method Wheels with Falken Wildpeak A/T4W tires with less than 500 miles
- C4 Fabrication bumpers
- Air compressor
- Goose Gear bed plate system
- ARB Safari snorkel
- Winch
- Hest mattress
- Alucab Shadow awning
- Freshwater (10 gallons) with faucet
- Swingout spare tire holder with fold-down camp table
- LED auxiliary lighting
- Bolt-on rock sliders and full skid plate package
- Dual house battery system with Redarc components
- sPod system
This 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road with a Vagabond Drifter Camper is listed for $50,000 and is currently located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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