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  1. jgpoirier

    The why and how for an adventure trailer. "Chuck" is Done!

    Looks awesome! Love this build. Excited to see more.
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    Tacoma: Awning install without a shell?

    I originally mounted mine on the 2nd gen using the prinsu cab rack.
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    Hodakaguy's Overland Tacoma Builds - On to new adventures!

    Awesome build so far. Looking forward to seeing more! Those wheels do look awesome on the tan.
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    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Lately, I've really been racking my brain about weight and functionality of our current setup. The weight is a huge factor, and I am going to re-build with an all aluminum drawer/storage setup in the bed of the truck this winter. But on the functionality note, I've been messing around on CAD...
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    Switcheroo - 1 Bored Clerk's 2013 Tacoma Build

    I didn't realize "utebed" was still selling in NA. That is awesome to know.
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    Payload in Tacomas- Canopies and Suspension Question

    I currently own a 3rd gen dual cab short bed with a payload of 1000lbs. With my current touring setup, it's heavy there's no doubt about it. Canopy, RTT, 60L water, fridge, drawers, gear, bumper, winch; it adds up quick. I'm now working on building a new drawer setup comprised all of aluminum to...
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    2015 5ft bed flippac for sale

    Any idea what the fitment difference would be on a 3rd gen? I wonder if it is just up and the headboard of the bed. Looks good, if I was closer to you I'd be jumping on this.
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    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Tyler, I ran everything pretty much the same as ESW, except that I did cut a hole in my bed. I have alternate plans for my compartments that wouldn't involve electrical in the cubbies. I essentially made use of the existing hole I had made for the ARB fridge socket. Basically from the battery...
  9. jgpoirier

    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Thanks Tyler! Are you looking for the feeds to the battery pictures, or a wiring diagram? I placed the switch panel on the passenger side next to the drawers and above the water outlet valve as you can see in the picture below. I will be however transitioning the LEDs inside the topper to door...
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    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Yea, looks like photobucket caught on to the rest. I'll get them back up. EDIT: ALL PHOTOS FIXED
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    Here's mine Houses: 60L water tank 3rd Battery and Electrical distribution for canopy areas Air compressor 2- 40" long drawers Fridge Freezer Everything else on top Houses: 60L water tank 3rd Battery and Electrical distribution for canopy areas Air compressor 2- 40" long drawers Fridge...
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    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Some photos from our BC Overland 2017 Trip And... I got to drive the ARB 3rd Gen SEMA Tacoma. There is definitely something to be said about the BP51's over the nitrocharger sports. If we didn't have to pay for our wedding next year, I'd be buying them tomorrow. Unreal.
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    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    I've got a buddy thinking about ditching his 1 ton cummins for a Tacoma now too. On our last trip to BCOR I did 14.9L/100kms. Not super good, but I'm pretty happy considering the weight, tires, and wind resistance I have. I usually get about 550-575kms to a tank even in town. In my experience...
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    Dual Batteries Charging System

    I agree. Largest load is my fridge, the rest are all LED lights (awning, RTT, and Canopy), water pump (non-continuous load obviously), and an inverter (that is more of a parasitic loss than it's actually used). I have plans to go to solar next year most likely, and I never shore power.
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    Dual Batteries Charging System

    I run a triple battery setup now, 1 main, 1st aux in engine bay, 2nd aux fitted in my canopy drawer system; all of which are Group 35 Yellow Tops. I have isolated the house battery from the auxiliary batteries with a RedArc SBI12 Smart Start Isolator. One question that I have come across is that...
  16. jgpoirier

    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Update for June I have basically completed the inside of the canopy today. This has been an extremely rewarding experience, but I don't think I would do it again anytime soon. In total there is now: 60L fresh water tank 1GPM, 40 psi, pump Group 35 Yellow Top Blue Sea Systems 6 cct with...
  17. jgpoirier

    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Thanks! Yea I love mine, definitely enjoying the SB vs my 05 LB, good decision. Thank you Thanks! Awesome, look forward to meeting you.
  18. jgpoirier

    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Thanks man. Yea greatest thing about building it yourself, it's exactly what you need it to be.
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    2017 Taco TRDOR Overland Build

    Big update. I finally finished building the topper for the most part. All I have left to do is order and install gas struts for the doors. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with the results.
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