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Found some total chaos bed stiffeners for my 2013 Tacoma on Facebook Marketplace

I prefer the jump box

I love my Eureka Assault Outfitter 4.

Honestly, I booked the exam before I even started studying as a forcing function. HamStudy.org made it very doable.

Proud to say I just passed my Extra element, now the wait for the FCC to post my new license!

I replaced my coleman white gas lantern with a goal zero rechargeable lantern and a couple of the popup solar lanterns from goal zero. I prefer to not carry liquid fuel if I can avoid it and the rechargeable lanterns are much easier to pack.

I had been wanting to get a set of rock sliders for sometime and my wonderful family bought me a set for my birthday. I get a set of Step Sliders from Bud Built in fact my truck is featured on their website. Bud Built Step Sliders

I had Yakima crossbars on the cap, but when they started to crack and peel I started looking for something else. I came across a second hand rhino rack on facebook marketplace.

Next I found a great deal on a second hand Baja Designs fog light kit for the Tacoma. These are really great but if I was buying a set new I would get the SAE kit since I occasionally get flashed. Baja Designs Fog Light Kit

Although my TRD skid plate had served me well I knew I needed something better. I found a deal on a set of ARB skid plates being sold used from a 4 Wheel Parts store. i bought them and installed them on the truck, but I immediately regretted it. The skids plates link together and do not have...

I took my family on the Georgia Traverse joined by @reh8388. It was a great weekend and despite running into a few gates we had no trouble navigating using the gpx downloaded from the website. It was on this trip that I became a believer in Gaia GPS. I particularly enjoyed the National...

Then probably the biggest game changer for the camping setup I got an ARB Fridge. I had wanted one for sometime, but /I could not bring myself to spend the money to get one. I happen to be in REI Jacksonville and I saw one new in the box drastically marked down. I bought it and have been...

I found there is a serious lack of capability of the stock Tacoma TRD Off Road suspension. Most notably the rear leaf springs. I went from the 2+1 TRD Springs to the 3+1 Sport Springs. I installed Timbren Off Road Bump Stops. I replaced the shocks with Bilstien 5100s and eventually installed...

The truck took me into the top of Mount Washington and the swamps of Coastal Georgia many times.

After owning the truck for a few years the cloth seats were showing some wear and I found a great deal on a set of returned Katzkin leather. These are a full replacement seat cover so I removed the cloth upholstery and replaced it with the Katzkin leather. This took me a full day to do, and my...

Once I decided I was going to take my Ham exam I downloaded the No Nonsense Technician Study Guide read through it then used Ham Study to study. In my opinion the Hamstudy.org flashcards are hands down the best way to prepare for the exam. the algorithm ensures you see all the questions in the...

I bought some lamin-X Fog Light films and took the truck on a trip to Vermont. I fought to get a smooth install on the films, but I did like the look and felt like they helped in rain, fog, and snow. Lamin-X I had switched to Ham Radio by this trip and I can honestly say it saved the...

I decided to add a set of driving lights in the lower valance. I went with a set of Baja Designs Squadron Sports wired to a relay so they come on and off with the high beams when the switch is depressed. @reh8388 helped out a great deal on this by modifying the switch to change color when the...

After a number of trips I knew I wanted to increase my tire size. a 265/75-16 and 265/70-17 will both fit the Tacoma with no lift and place minimal additional wear on the drivetrain. I decided to switch to a 17" wheel so that I could get a 265/70-17 BFGoodrich KO2 in a Load Range C. I know...

I used the truck in that configuration to take trips to Shoe Creek, Uwharrie, Corolla, and other camping trips. The FJ Cruiser in the photos belongs to my brother-in-law @reh8388 You may also notice a change to the wheel and tire setup more on that next.