Overland GVWR questions

gino

gino

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Gino
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Hey folks,

I'm planning the build for my '16 TRD Pro, and as I've built the list with "typical" overlanding equipment, things get fat, and quickly. I'm curious how others balance being well equipped with staying lean and safe.

For context, some of the items in my build that, while aren't heavy individually, add up to around 980lbs together:

- aluminum roof rack w/light bar and attachments for shovel, maxtrax, rear floods
- SSO Slimline front bumper w/winch
- Goose camp kitchen and drawers (and fridge and stove)
- CBI swingout rear bumper

Those are the big items. Then of course there's stuff like recovery gear, fuel/water, food, and all the little things. And humans and dog.

Historically, I typically travel light, and this is my first real overland build, so I'm naturally leaning toward cutting items that aren't necessary (like the rear bumper).

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how you find the balance, and how best to deal with loads. I don't want my rig to be a pig!

Thanks in advance.
 
I think it's just like with backpacking - make a list of what you don't use and strike those items on the next trip.


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It is a concern for me as well. While my truck is much larger than yours, I still load everything with thoughts towards center of gravity and axle loading. I go to scales to ensure that we don't overload the axles based on the door sticker. My truck is about 8000 lbs loaded, and with our trailer we fulltime in, we sit at 15000 lbs. I have no desire to be overloaded if we get pulled over or in an accident.

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I added toyotech lift shackles on my Tundra trd pro because my camping gear sagged the rear end (the pro suspension Is so soft) the shackles lifted the rear back to being level again with all the gear.
 
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