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First Good Chance to Test this new 3rd Gen OffRoad

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DSIM, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    DSIM

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    Finally was able to put the new Tacoma to the test. I have been a Jeep guy for a LONG time so I have itching to get some time to take this sucker off the pavement.

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    Been planning this Outer Banks trip for awhile. We drove all the way up to Kitty Hawk and down to our final destination Portsmouth island after multiple ferries. For all my East Coast guys. Just wow, get out there at some point. Holy cow this place was amazing. You can only get there via a private (pretty expensive) ferry, but worth it. We were one of the very few out there. They were calling for bad weather on our Saturday camp but we were not going to turn back. We survived sustained winds of 30+ mph with gusts up to 50mph on Saturday night. The Tepui tent held up amazing and my custom tonneau brackets held up (Was really nervous with this torture test). If you guys ever get out there be sure to check out the water road to the Portsmouth village. It was nerve racking but really was worth it all. The water was about 18"-24" inches (or at least that's what the sign said). The front camera I installed was the PERFECT gauge for water height. The camera is mounted on the front bumper at about top of the tire height. Going through (mile long road) there were a few times were that camera went under. Sent water over the hood once. At the end the abandoned town was awesome, really made the puckering worth it through the water fording section.

    On to the truck. I was still trying to get a feel for the truck at the beginning. At a campsite on Friday I tried to back up over a large curb. Sent the back over then got hung up when I was trying to send over the front tires. It was a bit embarrassing. Switched to four high and STILL could not get over it. Its like the truck completely bogged on me and wouldn't let me go. I had to go to 4Lo to get over a curb.... Like what the hell completely embarrassing. I realized however after the fact (once I hit the beach) that traction control is what was killing me... Not allowing me to spin the tires at all. Flipped that off and was honestly able to do most of the sand with 2wd (and speed). On the sand I was thoroughly impressed with how the truck handled itself... The island had many back sections behind the dunes that were extremely soft and hilly and points. Had to hit 4lo once but it dug itself out no problem (was hoping it wouldn't so I would have the opportunity to try the never used crawl control). Maneuverability of this mid size truck while not as agile as my Jeep still impressed me.

    The water fording section mentioned above was the most nerve racking. I was extremely concerned sending the brand new rig through that high of water (Jeep would not have thought twice). But it putted on through no problem. At the very end there was a deeper section but at that point there is no backing out no stopping I just had to power through. It was a good 20 yard stretch there at the end that really had me puckering. But gave it some speed feathered the throttle and the Taco pulled right on through while sending water over the hood. The guys on the ferry and the ranger station did a really good job of warning me not to do this (even gave me the tow company number just in case). Only advice they gave me was to hang left (WAY LEFT) and I am glad I took that advice. Buddy in front of me didn't hug it enough and sank the passenger side, got out but it was a sight to see.

    Anyways to summarize I am extremely happy with this rig and already planning the next adventure for next month (Colorado), stay tuned. Pictures below, I have a lot more on my instagram page along with the drone footage if anyone is interested. (Link in Signature)

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  2. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    Beautiful

    We will be in Raleigh in August for a few weeks
    Maybe will check it out

    We usually head out to Wilmington
     
  3. Apr 12, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    We used to do Freeman park a lot in the Jeep. But I highly doubt we go back. OBX was simply awesome. And free to drive/camp on the beach (The ferry was $100 however). Which is still cheaper than just two days at Freeman Park. And maybe it was just the weather and time of year but there was a whole lot less people. Basically had it to ourselves.
     
  4. Apr 12, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    That looked like a lot of fun!:thumbsup: If you don't hit pucker factor 10 you're not having fun!:rofl:Looking forward to your next adventure.
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    Did you have to book ferry way in advance ?
     
  6. Apr 12, 2018 at 9:09 AM
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    Yes we did. A month or so. During the height of summer they said they get very busy and are usually booked months in advance.
     
  7. Apr 12, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Thank you

    Will book it now
     
  8. Apr 12, 2018 at 9:49 AM
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    Sounds like a good trip. I have made several surf trips to the banks from SC and it is one of my favorite places on the east coast.

    Good looking truck :thumbsup:
     
  9. Apr 12, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    Better safe than sorry!

    Thanks!! Gearing up for a few more mods as well. Solar panel setup and on board air. Been pretty busy with it lately. No end in site. My wallet hates me.
     
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    I went to A school in Elizabeth City and would visit the outerbanks on the weekends. It is beautiful for sure.
     
  11. Apr 12, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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    Looks like an awesome trip! I went to grad school in Durham, NC. I've would've loved to have my truck back then. So many cool places to see on that side of the country. Making a cross-country road trip in my Taco is definitely on my list.
     
  12. Apr 12, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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  13. Apr 12, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    That's exactly how it felt after rims, tires, and a lift for me
     
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  14. Apr 12, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    Say whaaat? Got any pics? I'd be very interested to know where this area is.
     
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    Welder/Fabricator and Mechanical Engineer? Damn dude, I should have been you.

    Quick, design your own rear winch bumper for the 3rd gen and save the day!
     
  16. Apr 12, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    So far I have kept it simple on this rig. I fabricated everything on my Jeep. Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, Swigout Tire Carrier, Sliders, etc.

    That was a period when I had more time than money, now more money than time.

    But I have done a few things to the taco custom. However most of it has been electrical (Bed lights, Rock lights, switches, Radio Mods, etc)

    Tonneau cover brackets that hinge. (Modified and existing bed rack for a 2nd gen to work)

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    Only other fab work Ive done on was a custom skottle out of a disc plow. This once probably warrants its own thread but here ya go. Total cost $50. Got to use it for the first time on the trip and it worked great.

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    My fiance is a damn good cook with this thing.
     
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  17. Apr 12, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portsmouth,_North_Carolina Here is the history.

    Couple of my pics posted below. I didnt get to venture out there as much as I wanted to. We had a hard deadline to catch the ferry and still had to make it back through the water road (Only way in and out that I am aware of). A mile of water fording takes quite a bit of time, slow and steady.

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  18. Apr 13, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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    That looks delicious! Looks like a keeper.
     
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  19. Apr 13, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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    Badass post! Went to the OBX when I was a teenager and would love to do it again!
     
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  20. Apr 13, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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    Thanks for the read. I'll check it out.
     

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