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Cross country camping trip

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tomwilson74, May 13, 2014.

  1. May 13, 2014 at 4:15 PM
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    tomwilson74

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    I'm down to three days until I leave for my trip! So excited for Friday to get here. I am heading to Michigan then will be camping in South Dakota near Deadwood. Then headed to Wyoming for a few days and then Silverton, Colorado area. I'll be ending the trip in Phoenix after 11-13 days. Many pic's coming!
     
  2. May 13, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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    skidooman

    skidooman I'm your huckleberry

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  3. May 13, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    Jere

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    How about a picture of your Tacoma packed and ready in your Driveway before you leave. You do have it packed already right?
     
  4. May 13, 2014 at 4:46 PM
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    lawless

    lawless the rent is too damn high

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    word. living vicariously. i'm hoping to hit up short trips to Crater Lake, Yellowstone, and Riggins, ID this summer. sounds like a sweet trip OP!
     
  5. May 13, 2014 at 5:17 PM
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    tomwilson74

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    I'm about 75% packed. Probably finish up tomorrow. I'll take pic's of the set up tomorrow too.
     
  6. May 15, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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    Home for the next few weeks. Lots of tools, clothes and food. Finally got my light bar installed.

    camp set up 001.jpg
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  7. May 15, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    Awesome. Can't wait to see pics of your travels. Like others have said - we get a very small experience of your expedition from our seats. Stay safe friend!
     
  8. May 15, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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    sub'd and jealous.

    travel well!
     
  9. May 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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    Sub'd!!

    :proposetoast::popcorn:
     
  10. May 15, 2014 at 1:42 PM
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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Let me know when you leave MI. I am in northwest Indiana and will buy you a beer! :D
     
  11. May 15, 2014 at 2:55 PM
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    I'll be staying with an old Air Force buddy in Muskegon, MI. I am leaving there really early Monday morning, probably too early for beer but thanks anyway. I'm planning on being in South Dakota Monday evening. Still figuring out how to avoid Chicago traffic. I will probably hit I-80 west into Iowa then head north to I-90.
     
  12. May 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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    Here's a few pictures from South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska.

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  13. May 22, 2014 at 4:13 AM
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    Real men just call it camping
    Sub'd. Looks like a great trip.
     
  14. May 22, 2014 at 4:21 AM
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  15. May 22, 2014 at 4:29 AM
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    Trim taco Just one more stupid question

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    Sub'd. The wife and I are dying for a road trip like this.
     
  16. May 22, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    I'm in Leadville, CO now. Here are some shots from the Rockies.

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  17. May 22, 2014 at 10:04 PM
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    looks like you are making great time!! have a wonderful vacay!
     
  18. May 23, 2014 at 7:48 AM
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    Hey man looks fun. If you are in the Telluride area let me know and I can give you great camping suggestions( or if you need a hotel room I can help too)
    Have fun
     
  19. May 23, 2014 at 1:14 PM
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    DeSean Thick

    DeSean Thick TuRD TACO

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    looks like I'm subbing just barely too late. Did you take Independence Pass (first day being open!) towards Aspen?
     
  20. May 23, 2014 at 6:30 PM
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    tomwilson74

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    I drove down 550 from Montrose. It was snowing pretty heavy across the mountain from Ouray. I am staying in Silverton tonite.
     

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