Hi! Newbie from Alaska. About to roadtrip to the lower 48.

Hey guys!
New to the forum. Happy to meet y'all.

Finally back in the 4x4 world with a Taco TDR Offroad. I'm still a newbie. I'll need all the help I can get.

I'll be driving about 2,500-3,000mi here soon from Alaska to Washington state. Will put my new rig to the test.

Maybe I'll keep yall updated on the journey. If cell signal permits. (Hopefully, NO cell service and blissful wilderness!)

I'll be driving the ALCAN Hwy during early winter. Maybe even some side roads, if my tow trailer permits.

Finally made the painful financial choice to get a real 4x4. Leer camper on it's way. So the dog and I can camp in the pickup bed. Stay away from the moose and bears at night.

Cant wait to meet yall!

Best,
-Rory

 

What part of Washington? There are tons of great places here.

 

Welcome!

Usually people want to make that trip the other way around. Good luck! I’ll keep an eye out for updates.

How long have you been in Alaska?

 

Juforrest, Federal Way, just below Seattle. I would love any tips you have on area trails to roam!

desertjunkie760, thanks! Will keep you posted! And 2+ years. Fairbanks.

 

Welcome

 

Welcome! If it’s still under 1k miles when you do the trip make sure to vary RPMs for “break in” piece of mind.

 

Thanks rebel! (I assume that's what the r is)

 

Barrett, good tip. I didnt know that yet. What kind of range? 2500-4000? Should i do an oil change after that too?

 

Welcome to Tw! We have a great group of guys willing to help newbies.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

I don’t believe the manual gives specific numbers. But I did two 350 mile trips when under 1k miles. Varied rpms between 2-4K, tried not to break 4K. Tried not to let it stay at a certain rpm for more than 5-10 minutes(that’s what just felt right to me). I believe the manual just says no hard acceleration or hard breaking for the first 750? Something like that. Pretty vague.

 

You have 87 messages. You’re a newby too.

@Littletacotruck you can quote people’s previous posts by clicking the “quote” button at the bottom right on their post. Might save you some time look at usernames and gives them a notification.

 

Oh, well if you're going off the message count then I guess I am a newbie.

 

Thanks twitchhero and SuperBad!

 

Oh! So basically me driving without cruise control. I vary speed more than I should when sans-cruise control. Ok perfect!

 

Anyone else have an '18 Taco TRD Offrd? I'm not sure how to lock my rear diff yet. I'm too proud to read the manual yet.

Also, building my Roadtrip kit. For the winter Alaska-->Washington state drive. Any tips? And what does everyone else throw in their trip kit?
(Also sorry, maybe this isnt the right post to ask but then again...newbie problems!)

 

To activate the locker you have to be in 4lo(enter 4 hi anytime under 65mph, enter 4low with the truck in neutral) and click or hold it for a few seconds, I cant remember. Light should blink and go solid when it locks.

 

Welcome to TW!!

 

Welcome!

 

Thanks Super Bad! May play with that tomorrow. And hello buck and Kevin