The Tacoma continues to reign supreme on our forum with recent adventure-equipped offerings including this 2006 with a GoFast V2, a 2014 SR5 with a custom flatbed OVRLND camper, and a 2013 with an Alu-Cab Canopy Camper. It’s a legendary pickup, synonymous with longevity, capability, and class-leading build quality. It’s the ideal choice for anyone looking to spend less time at the garage and more time in the great outdoors (a topic discussed by Bound For Nowhere on the Overland Journal podcast). The first-gen Tacoma was introduced to the US market in 1995 as a replacement for the Hilux and was a huge success. It carried forward the bulletproof workhorse credentials of its predecessor but introduced a more refined driving experience, which was ideally suited to outdoor recreation. Cue today’s 2003 Toyota Tacoma (228,xxx miles), which incorporates a wide array of premium upgrades and is topped with a FlipPac camper. The first gen remains a favorite with the overlanding community, with impressive backcountry builds from the likes of Xandera, Dillon Magnum, and Overland Under Budget.
From the Seller:
“The truck is mechanically solid and has performed great on multiple off-road trips, including Big Bear, Joshua Tree, the Eastern Sierras, and the Oregon Coast. I’m selling as a package deal; the truck and FlipPac camper shell together. The 2.7-liter engine is fuel-efficient even when fully loaded for trips. A great rig for someone looking for a turn-key off-road setup!”
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Extra Cab
This Tacoma’s 2.7-liter engine produces 150 horsepower, 177 pound-feet, and returns 17/20 mpg (city/highway). A dependable motor is matched with impressive capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, a lifted and uprated suspension, and armor. Inside, these rugged credentials are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Power steering, locks, and mirrors
- Center console with cupholders
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Weathertech floor liners
Distinguishing Features
- Old Man Emu Suspension kit with added leaf
- Fuel Zero 50-amp-hour lithium house battery with Renogy 100-watt solar panel and solar charge controller
- Winter FMC-350XP 34-quart fridge
- FlipPac 6-foot camper with rain fly, awning, collapsible canvas bunk bed, and countertop with sink and stove area
- Firestone Destination A/T tires
- Custom off-road rear bumper with swing-out tire and Rotopax carrier
This 2003 Toyota Tacoma with a FlipPac camper is listed for $21,500 OBO and is currently located in Irvine, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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