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  1. Andy@AAV

    '24 4xe Rubicon X experience

    The hybrid battery charges the 12v battery with a DC-DC charger (up to 600 watts I heard but can’t confirm), but only when in ACC or run, and it times out after 30 minutes so you will flatten your battery overnight if you put any serious draw on it. Always better to separate house and vehicle...
  2. Andy@AAV

    Tacoma Sleep Platform and Drawers slow build

    I have a 50 quart ARB and used to have it mounted behind the passenger seat similar to your setup. It didn't work well there because it is too tall, the passenger seat had to be slid far forward or else it could not be reclined. Also, here in the desert it got too hot in the cab and caused the...
  3. Andy@AAV

    Using a rifle case(s) for roof storage?

    Cheap rifle cases are not waterproof. If you want a waterproof case you will be spending over $100, closer to $200. If that's still in your range or you can deal with waterproof-ish cheaper alternatives you could /will be stopped depending on the state and area. In my mind the real downside...
  4. Andy@AAV

    Strange RTT issue

    Measure the width at the rear bottom of the shell as well (at the the tailgate). Could be that the roof load is causing the bedsides to bow out at the rear where they are unsupported at the tailgate, thus allowing the back of the shell to drop slightly.
  5. Andy@AAV

    How are you guys routing your rack lights 2nd gen Taco?

    I ran mine under the hood hinge then up in the channel on the windshield seal. Then I put a notch in the rubber filler piece above the door to run the wire in at the top of the windshield and out by where I put the QD for my lights.
  6. Andy@AAV

    ARB cords and fridge mods

    I changed mine out to the powerlet locking plug after having trouble with mine. http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-product/power-distribution/PWRDIST
  7. Andy@AAV

    2012+ Tacoma Bumper Shake

    Is it loose when you grab it and shake it? It could be that the body is actually moving and since the bumper is fixed to the frame it seems like that is what is moving. I thought my ARB was shaking, but its really the hood and body that are moving slightly. That made it seem like it was...
  8. Andy@AAV

    Added guages

    Also, you must know what "normal" is for whatever you're monitoring. I may see my transmission temperature is 230 but is that acceptable? But, I digress... I haven't added any gauges but I do have a scan gauge II hooked up. I use it for monitoring such useful things as intake air temp...
  9. Andy@AAV

    ARB Bullbar Mods

    To open a can of worms and a portal into insanity; How about adding recovery points to the front of a 2nd Gen Tacoma ARB? Opinions range from "its easy" to "you'll shoot your eye out". How did you do it? Where did you source them? How did you make the mounting location strong enough...
  10. Andy@AAV

    ARB Tent ladder question. Lock?

    Not to thread jack, but what is the "correct" angle for the ladder to be at? This got me thinking about my setup...
  11. Andy@AAV

    ARB Tent ladder question. Lock?

    Pretty sure mine locks open. It's 7000 miles away right now so I can't check. It should have holes for the locking pins to go into when open. Dumb question, but one section isn't upside down is it? Edit: looks like it's not fully extended in your picture. You may need to add holes for the...
  12. Andy@AAV

    Battleship Jones: 2015 Tacoma DCLB Build Thread

    Re: mounting switches: I'm planning to fabricate a switch panel that goes in the junk holder in the bottom of the center stack. I only use it to hold a spare charger for the GF and some pens and crap anyway. Might be able to hold your seven or so switches in that area.
  13. Andy@AAV

    TRD off road package a good value?

    Doesnt the TRD get steeper gears? I know mine is 3.73 with the manual, not sure what the other models get.
  14. Andy@AAV

    Fridge problems

    Could be several causes: 1-The wire you used is too small. 10 ga minimum, I used 8. 2-Poor connection to the socket. I converted mine to a powerlet locking socket. http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-product/power-distribution/PWRDIST
  15. Andy@AAV

    ARB Series 3 Simpson RRT?

    Still have the stock mattress in mine, just put the pillow top on it.
  16. Andy@AAV

    ARB Series 3 Simpson RRT?

    I'm a few thousand miles from my tent so I can't confirm the width for you. I can detail my experiences with this RTT. Overall, I love it. I won't go into ground vs RTT since you seem to have made that decision already. -The mattress isn't supportive enough for me. I'm 6'2" 215 lbs (you can...
  17. Andy@AAV

    Storing tie down straps and the like

    I roll my straps then stuff them in a piece of paper towel cardboard roll.
  18. Andy@AAV

    ARB 2000 Awning

    Buy, acquire, steal 14 inches of 1 1/2" or 2"x3/16"steel bar. Cut into 4-2" long strips and 2-2.85" strips Bevel end edges to 45 degrees Weld or have someone weld them into two 45 degree right triangle shapes Drill holes in the right angle sides to fit the rack on bottom and awning on the...
  19. Andy@AAV

    NCTrail4r 2015 Trail Edition 4Runner

    Looks like it's going to be a great setup! I would pass on the bed liner for the sliders though. If it gets cut off road by a rock or tree it will peel off. It will grab pant legs and transfer dirt when entering and exiting the vehicle. You mention clients so I would assume that ruining...
  20. Andy@AAV

    Tacoma truck bed inverter power always available?

    If you do install a 12V outlet in the bed I would suggest using a powerlet locking type outlet. Avoids getting to camp and finding out your fridge has been unplugged all day. I found the easy install location was the bed pocket. Out of the weather, out of sight, protected, and can be replaced...
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