1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Duraflame 4hr Logs? DIY molle panel Glampers! Tell me about "state Park" camping outlets Need Camping Fridge Recommendations Portable Power Stations - Actual Capacity? Camping Lights / Lanterns

Show me your camping setup

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by pcledrew, Aug 2, 2010.

Page 2 of 16
  1. Jul 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM
    #21
    tranceporter

    #21
    tranceporter Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2012
    Member:
    #73539
    Messages:
    125
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rishi
    Atlanta, GA
    Vehicle:
    4x4, DCSB, Off Road, V6 Tow
    That is one of the nicest setups I've seen.
     
    tranceporter, Jul 1, 2012
    #21
  2. Jul 8, 2012 at 11:31 AM
    #22
    Got2ryde

    #22
    Got2ryde Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2012
    Member:
    #77982
    Messages:
    610
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryder
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    AC OR 6spd silverstreak
    Off Road tow pac. GTCovers wetskinz seat covers, Direct wired Escort 9500xi, Leer 180 w/ARB awning, bed mat, extra d-rings, rear dif breather relocated, Weathertec mats, Elite front with Warn M8000-s and Rigid D2's, BAMF sliders, ABS killswitch, Kicker Hideaway sub, UltraGauge, ATO rear with flush mount duallys, FJ Trail Team black rims w/Duratracs.

    How do you like your 180? I just ordered mine. Can't wait to head for the mountains for some camping. Also got one of these coming: http://www.truckairbedz.com/store/1...95-Present-AirBedz_Truck_Bed_Air_Mattress.htm Will mostly do tent camping with the old lady, and have the topper for dry storage, and airbedz as an on the fly setup for when it's just me an the dog. I like options!
     
    Got2ryde, Jul 8, 2012
    #22
  3. Jul 8, 2012 at 5:28 PM
    #23
    monkeyface

    #23
    monkeyface Douchebag, or just douche if we're friends

    Joined:
    May 13, 2012
    Member:
    #78740
    Messages:
    3,134
    Gender:
    Male
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    '90,'97,'12,'05 Tundra 4.7,'07 T4R 4.7,'08 T4R 4.7
    MSCOFF's setup is pretty nice with the Leer 180 (which I have also, and is nice for head clearance, and fits in the garage). MSCOFF also said he has the SUV/truck tent that has a boot that fits around the rear end of the truck with the tailgate and the topper's rear window open.

    I have a Cabela's similar to that, it's pretty nice. It's a regular 8x8 tent with floor and windows, but a huge opening at the rear that you put around your truck behind the rear tires. Dang nice and about $300.

    For the bed I put a 4x8 sheet of finished 1/4" plywood in with cutouts for the wheel wells, same as I did with my Gen 1. I'll use the extra 2 ft for the tailgate, and use 1/4" aluminum bar underneath to anchor the plywood to the tailgate. And hopefully that strengthens the tailgate also. That tailgate is ridiculously bendable, kinda pathetic actually.

    I'll add in some thin rubber floor mat to seal the bottom/sides of the tailgate also when I anchor the plywood. I hate dust seeping in, I like a totally sealed bed. Same goes for those storage areas in the bed, sealed those already with weatherstrip.
     
    monkeyface, Jul 8, 2012
    #23
  4. Jul 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM
    #24
    MSCOFF

    #24
    MSCOFF Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2011
    Member:
    #51928
    Messages:
    193
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2017 SR5 AC 4WD
    I have had no problems with the Leer 180. It's about 6-7" higher than the standard Leer. That just about makes up for the height of the platform (9") I built which goes over the rim and fender wells of the composite bed. I took a road trip around the US this past spring (9k miles). The mileage was just the same with the cap stuff as without the cap. I probably should have gotten the fold down rear window for cleaning purposes, but neither the cap or cab slider got dirty enough to worry about. The price for the cap was about $1350 before tax. The OEM paint was about 99% perfect. So far I'm happy. One night I didn't want to set up the tent so I took my 12'x15' tarp. The 15' length went from the ground on one side up over the cap and down the other. The 12' length went from about 2.5" in from the end of the cap out past the back. Two poles and cords at the ends. Stakes and cords along the side grommets into the ground. Perfect for a quick evening setup.
     
    MSCOFF, Jul 9, 2012
    #24
  5. Jul 9, 2012 at 3:06 PM
    #25
    Papa Tac

    #25
    Papa Tac Adjunct Anarchist

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Member:
    #43091
    Messages:
    301
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Papa Tac
    Codroy Valley, Newfoundland
    Vehicle:
    '10 Ned Ludd Edition
    Pupped my ride - Dog bench, Black stock rims, Tail Gate antitheft mod, Bed storage and sleeping platform, Action Cap w/Yakima rack and Rola basket, Seatbelt chime off, Tentasaurus
    I posted this last year, but don't have pics yet of this year's trips.
    Tentasaurus is still performing beautifully.
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sports-hobbies-interests/175475-tent-ate-manhattan.html
    We considered trailers like a pop-up, boler, a-liner, r-pod, because the wife needed more civility while camping - this thing beats them all imho.
    Fast and easy to set up, roomy, cheap, and you can leave it and drive away, then back right in to place again.
    Check out http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ for some great camping set-up ideas.

    I recently started making penny (alcohol) stoves and wood gas can stoves (top-lit downdraft gassification stoves)... has really added a new dimension to camping and backpacking. Google up some images, cool stuff.
    Wifey thought I was nuts hoarding old cans ..... now she's promoting them and giving my creations away to worthy strangers we meet while camping. Instant Karma's gonna get me...
     
    Papa Tac, Jul 9, 2012
    #25
    02blacknightmare likes this.
  6. Jul 9, 2012 at 4:49 PM
    #26
    hoxy

    #26
    hoxy Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2010
    Member:
    #31868
    Messages:
    7
    Gender:
    Male
    philly
    Vehicle:
    Tacoma
    One of my better purchases............... Roof top tent by Camping Labs, highly recommended.

    IMG_0066.jpg
     
    hoxy, Jul 9, 2012
    #26
    TacomaTyler_2002 and f86sabjf like this.
  7. Jul 9, 2012 at 8:47 PM
    #27
    whitetaco02

    #27
    whitetaco02 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2010
    Member:
    #28857
    Messages:
    656
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    GA
    Vehicle:
    09 Tacoma 4x4
    Tinted windows, stainless steel drop hitch, rear TSB, Marathon seat covers in Realtree AP camo, low profile chrome toolbox, husky liners front and back, debadged
    How does that mount to the truck?
     
    whitetaco02, Jul 9, 2012
    #27
  8. Jul 10, 2012 at 12:07 AM
    #28
    Tactical Tacoma

    #28
    Tactical Tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2009
    Member:
    #20639
    Messages:
    1,065
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Seth
    McKinney, TX
    Vehicle:
    '12 MGM DCSB Sport 4WD
    ARB air compressor, ARB rear air locker, sPOD switch panel in sunglass holder, OME Front & rear shocks, 885x coils, Dakar leaf springs, Icon tubular UCA's, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust, aFe Pro Dry, TRD Sport wheels powder coated anthracite, FJ TRD center caps, Thule roof rack, 886 fog lights for reverse light mod, CSjumper LED DTRL's, Nokya Yellow fogs, plastidipped lower valence, Weathertechs, Wet Okoles. And MANY MORE MODS, READ BUILD!
    My old 09 and my M416 trailer

    1st Camping Trip/Dry Run to Test
    [​IMG]


    Campsite
    [​IMG]
     
    Tactical Tacoma, Jul 10, 2012
    #28
    BaronVonChokey and Halligan like this.
  9. Jul 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM
    #29
    DesertRunner83

    #29
    DesertRunner83 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2010
    Member:
    #41589
    Messages:
    11
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    AJ
    Tempe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    '12 Double Cab 4x4 SR5
    5100's (set at zero) Toytec Front coil Roof Rack Fog Lamp Anytime Mod In bed LED lighting Firestone Air Bag system Blacked out emblems FJ centercap mod
    This is my new setup. I also have an 84 honda xr 250 that goes on the rack on the trailer. (Sorry I know it's not the greatest pic)

    [​IMG]


    This is my old setup:

    [​IMG]
     
    DesertRunner83, Jul 12, 2012
    #29
    banditcamp and lucky13don like this.
  10. Jul 12, 2012 at 4:13 PM
    #30
    Got2ryde

    #30
    Got2ryde Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2012
    Member:
    #77982
    Messages:
    610
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryder
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    AC OR 6spd silverstreak
    Off Road tow pac. GTCovers wetskinz seat covers, Direct wired Escort 9500xi, Leer 180 w/ARB awning, bed mat, extra d-rings, rear dif breather relocated, Weathertec mats, Elite front with Warn M8000-s and Rigid D2's, BAMF sliders, ABS killswitch, Kicker Hideaway sub, UltraGauge, ATO rear with flush mount duallys, FJ Trail Team black rims w/Duratracs.
    Desertrunner83. How did your "old" setup hold up? what do those pop ups weigh? Looks like a fun way to go!
     
    Got2ryde, Jul 12, 2012
    #30
  11. Jul 12, 2012 at 4:23 PM
    #31
    Got2ryde

    #31
    Got2ryde Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2012
    Member:
    #77982
    Messages:
    610
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryder
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    AC OR 6spd silverstreak
    Off Road tow pac. GTCovers wetskinz seat covers, Direct wired Escort 9500xi, Leer 180 w/ARB awning, bed mat, extra d-rings, rear dif breather relocated, Weathertec mats, Elite front with Warn M8000-s and Rigid D2's, BAMF sliders, ABS killswitch, Kicker Hideaway sub, UltraGauge, ATO rear with flush mount duallys, FJ Trail Team black rims w/Duratracs.
    Got my Airbedz today! Fits like a glove! Glad I'm not any taller. Should get my Leer 180 with the Adventure package and vented windoors tomorrow! So stoked!

    airbedz.jpg
     
    Got2ryde, Jul 12, 2012
    #31
  12. Jul 12, 2012 at 4:37 PM
    #32
    bt08231

    #32
    bt08231 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2009
    Member:
    #19008
    Messages:
    359
    Gender:
    Male
    Baltimore, MD
    Vehicle:
    09 Magnetic Grey SR5
    Stock
    Guys ive never understood the advantage of sleeping in the tent thats in the bed of the truck...what are the advantages and disadvantages? It seems like it would be a pain in the ass to take down if you had to drive the truck somewhere. Why not just setup a small backpacking tent right next to the truck? Is it really that much easier/better?

    I am doing a cross country road trip for my honey moon next year and am thinking about a set up like this....
     
    bt08231, Jul 12, 2012
    #32
    Thunder Fist likes this.
  13. Jul 12, 2012 at 6:48 PM
    #33
    Tactical Tacoma

    #33
    Tactical Tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2009
    Member:
    #20639
    Messages:
    1,065
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Seth
    McKinney, TX
    Vehicle:
    '12 MGM DCSB Sport 4WD
    ARB air compressor, ARB rear air locker, sPOD switch panel in sunglass holder, OME Front & rear shocks, 885x coils, Dakar leaf springs, Icon tubular UCA's, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust, aFe Pro Dry, TRD Sport wheels powder coated anthracite, FJ TRD center caps, Thule roof rack, 886 fog lights for reverse light mod, CSjumper LED DTRL's, Nokya Yellow fogs, plastidipped lower valence, Weathertechs, Wet Okoles. And MANY MORE MODS, READ BUILD!
    Keeps you away from the critters. Elevated camping tents such as RTT's (roof top tents) originated in Australia, where its imperative to not be sleeping on the outback floor, due to the number of poisonous critters. One of the reasons I built my M416 trailer, besides the fact that its cool, is for the exact reason you mentioned...What if I need to drive the truck somewhere? Easy, just disconnect the trailer and put the lock on the pintle so no one can hook up the trailer to their truck.
     
    Tactical Tacoma, Jul 12, 2012
    #33
  14. Jul 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM
    #34
    Fred1524

    #34
    Fred1524 Love me some tacos!!!!

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2010
    Member:
    #45969
    Messages:
    262
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    Temecula
    Vehicle:
    08 Silver 4X4 Rugged Trail
    Blacked Out badges,blacked out tail lights, 7% Tint(all around) Wet okole seat covers, A/W TRD floor mats, 10K HID Headlights, 6K HID Foglights, DTRL MOD, LED cluster swap...
    I would kill for this set-up...but I dont believe its worth the price tag!
    tacoma tent.jpg
     
    Fred1524, Jul 12, 2012
    #34
  15. Jul 13, 2012 at 5:22 AM
    #35
    DesertRunner83

    #35
    DesertRunner83 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2010
    Member:
    #41589
    Messages:
    11
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    AJ
    Tempe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    '12 Double Cab 4x4 SR5
    5100's (set at zero) Toytec Front coil Roof Rack Fog Lamp Anytime Mod In bed LED lighting Firestone Air Bag system Blacked out emblems FJ centercap mod

    My old setup worked great. The truck had the rear TSB done and 5100's and the trailer itself was custom lifted and had larger tires. The trailer had a 25 gallon water tank and weighed about 3500lbs loaded. Towed fine, but when I got my dirtbike and put that in the rear of the truck the rear leafs really were not up to the challenge. If I kept it I would of upgraded the leafs or added airbags.

    On the new setup the trailer/truck has a weight distribution hitch and I recently added firestone air bags since the trailer with bike weight close to 5000lbs.
     
    DesertRunner83, Jul 13, 2012
    #35
  16. Jul 13, 2012 at 6:36 AM
    #36
    TacoDaTugBoat

    #36
    TacoDaTugBoat Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2009
    Member:
    #15090
    Messages:
    1,112
    Gender:
    Male
    Goshen, Ct
    Vehicle:
    13 DCLB TRD Sport
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    The thin open cell foam air pads are all you need to take out the corrugation from the bed. I slept great for 2 nights!
     
    TacoDaTugBoat, Jul 13, 2012
    #36
  17. Jul 13, 2012 at 6:37 AM
    #37
    Wicked 2007

    #37
    Wicked 2007 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2010
    Member:
    #47770
    Messages:
    692
    Gender:
    Male
    Bay Area, CA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Tacoma AT DC SB 4x4
    2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4WD - Auto -TRD Off Road - Icon Billet UCA - 8" ORI Front Struts - Bilstein 5100 11" RCD Shock - AllPro Expo Springs - Demello Sliders - Tom Woods 1 Piece Driveshaft - 16x8 Mojave Teflon Rims - Locker Mod - Locker Guard - 35" MT MTZ's - ARB Bumper - Warn 8000 winch w/synthetic line - All-Pro Front Skid/Transmission Skid/Rear Armor - ARB Front Locker - Nitro 4.56 gears - Marlin 4.7 crawl box - Twin Stick FJ t-case - ATO high clearance rear bumper
    I agree - because outside of paint all that can be done very inexpensively in comparison to their price tag.
     
    Wicked 2007, Jul 13, 2012
    #37
  18. Jul 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM
    #38
    Monkeyboy

    #38
    Monkeyboy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2011
    Member:
    #63637
    Messages:
    499
    Gender:
    Male
    Grand Junction, CO
    Vehicle:
    2012 AC TRD Sport

    Hell's Yeah. :D

    [​IMG]
     
    Monkeyboy, Jul 13, 2012
    #38
  19. Jul 13, 2012 at 10:02 PM
    #39
    enil01

    #39
    enil01 I like Spam

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2012
    Member:
    #81240
    Messages:
    318
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    Washington
    Vehicle:
    '01 SR5 Xtra cab 4x4
    Stuff and such
    You guys are giving me all kinds of ideas...
     
    enil01, Jul 13, 2012
    #39
  20. Jul 14, 2012 at 1:59 PM
    #40
    Got2ryde

    #40
    Got2ryde Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2012
    Member:
    #77982
    Messages:
    610
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryder
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    AC OR 6spd silverstreak
    Off Road tow pac. GTCovers wetskinz seat covers, Direct wired Escort 9500xi, Leer 180 w/ARB awning, bed mat, extra d-rings, rear dif breather relocated, Weathertec mats, Elite front with Warn M8000-s and Rigid D2's, BAMF sliders, ABS killswitch, Kicker Hideaway sub, UltraGauge, ATO rear with flush mount duallys, FJ Trail Team black rims w/Duratracs.
    Just got my Leer 180 with Adventure package installed yesterday. Overall, pretty pleased. Only 2 weeks to get. Do have one of the inside leds that isn't working. A couple of reveals around the windoors are tight. Very glad I went with the 180. Definately not too tall, plus the extra headroom will be very nice. And I think it still looks pretty sexy!

    leer 180.jpg
     
    Got2ryde, Jul 14, 2012
    #40
    amora9912 likes this.
Page 2 of 16

Products Discussed in

Camp Chef Sherpa Camp Table & Organizer, Table top 27" x 17", Table Height 28"
$169.99
Heininger Hitchmate 4040 Black TireStep, 1 Pack
$61.29
To Top