I have a 2018 4Runner TRD Off-Road. If I were starting all over and going a non-Sprinter van route, I'd start with the very same car. Is my opinion that the combo of Mechanical Reliability and ALL the options/mods available to 4Runners makes the 4Runner the ideal American overland vehicle.
If I...
This is my hardtail and a 1UP bike rack. The rack came recommended from this forum, and I share that recommendation. I too have been bitten by the e-mtn bike bug, just in time for inventories to plummet to zero...so I wait.
This sounds awesome and from one newbie FlyFisherman to another...have a blast! Hire a guide for a day, I've learned how from them and it was always worth the $.
It would drive me crazy being mismatched or having unequal quality front and rear, I'd just wait. I've no desire to ever sell my vehicle now that I've put so much time, $, attn, and memories into it. I'm a long term hold so if it were me I'd just order and wait...
I am also searching for the same. We don't have much in TX regarding back country camping. I've had success in NewMexico finding trails and camping. Typically I look for trails in National Parks/Forests and then that opens the camping options up. I'm looking to do some Durango CO area...
Can you help me with your rack set up? Looks like a 1Up but I can't quite tell. Also, I'm interested in what extensions you are using to get it out past your rear bumper and all that's attached to it.
If you still want to head to Northern NM, I've a few spots. Coming from Houston its a drive but I always find it worth it. This pic was taken at a great camp spot near Jemez Springs. The little profile pic was taken in Chama on a fly fishing trip. Recommend both.
Agree with the above sentiment...
I second the notion on Victron, in my post above I described what Redarc products I'm using. For my 2nd solar panel on its own MPPT controller, I'm using a Victron product. Also for battery monitoring, I'm using a Victron product that uses a shunt and bluetooth to easily let me monitor...
I am super pleased with the Redarc products I have in my 4Runner. I'm admittedly a novice at all this as well and know just enough to shock the crap out of myself!
I have a couple of their products: DC to DC battery charge BCDC1225D and their SBI12 solenoid and all the necessary fuses that...
This is some great information, thanks for it!
The problem with talking about routes in TX and specifically Big Bend area...its not too disimilar from telling a guy in Kansas that there are great camping spots...in Utah. Its a long ass way out there!
1lb vs 20lb seems all feast all famine to me. There are a lot of tanks in between these sizes. I use a cylindrical shaped 6lb tank that works for the size and footprint I was aiming for. Coleman makes an adapter to for using larger tank fittings to supply fuel to your smaller devices intended...
The above comments re 17" sound right to me, I have 17" aftermarket wheels. My only comment here would be to not go any larger than 17"; the more tire sidewall the better your off and on road ride will be.
I have a 5th gen 2018 4Runner so I can't speak to the options a 1998 has for rear bumper...
I use a Trasharoo, mostly b/c I hadn't heard of any other 'over the spare tire' options. Recently I came across "The Last US Bag" site and they have a trashbag that looks to be tailgate friendly. Pasting link here...
I use a 6lb tank. Its got a smaller footprint which i like and was able to pair it with a PowerTank brand mount to hold it in place on my rear bumper. Tall and skinny sized worked better for my planned location.
The edge of underside of panel is pre-mounted with the same 3M tape they adhere glass windows to skyscrapers with. Cascade 4X4 sells the whole kit, was pretty easy. The panels are shaped for your car's hood shape. Not sure if they have a Chevy hood yet but frankly some sizes/shapes are generic...
I have 2 panels on my 2018 TRD 4runner. A 100W Renogy fixed panel on my roof rack and a 90W hood mounted panel from Casacadia 4X4.
I have to say the hood mounted panel is very clean and super easy to install, you just have to have a flat non-scooped hood. I found there are plenty of SR5...
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