I got the SR for the reasons you stated. It’s got most of what I want already except for tires and lockers. Just add those (and maybe suspension) and you’re set.
I know this is an old thread but I think I have some connection to it. My old truck (loved it) had a setup that I think you might like. Tall aluminum topper with awning on the back and RTT over the cab. It was fun but our little family of 4 decided to grow into a bigger family of 4 so I sold it...
First new truck ever. Pretty stoked. Had 3 miles on it when I test drove the day I bought it. I’ve enjoyed our 2004 Extended cab (no kids) and 2002 Tacoma DC (2 kids) and now my dream truck. 2020 DC SR 4x4; everything I want, nothing more.
Our rig is a 2002 tacoma DC sr5 with 200,700 miles. We have done the following to make it more capable:
-OME light suspension 2.5" all around
-tall aluminum topper w/double doors
-Rear awning for camp cooking
-RTT over cab (craigslist)
-Tires
-Tacoma spare steel rims from Yoda Jims Yodayard...
Our 2002 tacoma is set up with the RTT over the cab and a simple sleeping platform I designed with a drawer for stove and storage, awning off the back, extended height for head room, and a flip up section to let the cooler in and out. Our kids are little but we all fit pretty well! I've recently...
We mounted our RTT to the canopy of our tacoma double cab; it works great. Have not had any issues with the canopy or yakima rails not supporting the weight. Plus if you mount it to open to the back you can have access to the rear of the truck from the RTT annex (if you have one). It ends up...