TACOCAMPER's 2017 Tacoma Build

Scheduled my pickup of my GFC camper, super stoked about this and can't wait to get it installed in a few weeks. This has been a very long wait of 260 days since I purchased this back in July 2018. We will be making the trek out to Montana and travel through Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Boise and through out eastern Oregon.

 

Decided on a quick one night with the girl and dogs, first time in many years just through up a ground tent and sleeping in it. Ended up getting stuck solo and had to call for back up. Tried using the winch but ended up pulling up a couple trees.

 

Bro nice sr5 awesome to see your local to the Portland area. How you liking the bp51s?

 

Thanks man! I am loving the suspension, it is so much better than anything I’ve ever had before. Makes driving off road and to work real nice.

Oh and welcome to tacomaworld!

 

Did you do upper control arms? And what did Houston charge for everything? I’ve talked to him before .

 

That witch bumper is badass!!

 

I didn’t get control arms, I may in the future but it’s good for now. I got mine ordered prior to the first of the year price increase so all in with the Old Man Emu HD leaf packs it was about $3K installed with alignment. Houston does great work!

 

Thanks man! Used it quite a bit this weekend. It’s made by @SouthernStyleOffRoad and they have a few different configurations to choose from.

 

Have you had any issues with the police and the front plate location?

 

Nothing at all, and it is adjustable to make it more visible. I just push it towards the bumper when I got off-road so it doesn't get caught on anything.

 

That’s good to know. I can find it online with feee UCA’s was curious what he’d charge for just install. ‍♂️ And we both have the same first name

 

I just had him order it and was really more concerned about the heavy duty leaf packs more than anything. Going to be throwing a lot of weight back there here soon and cant have it sagging. Tyler has got to be one greatest name's in my unbiased opinion haha

 

Finally posting some pics of the sliders I installed a couple weeks ago.

 

After eight months of waiting I finally made the trek to Bozeman Montana to pickup my GFC camper. Man this thing is awesome! Got to explore Yellowstone and parts of Idaho on the way home.

 

Wedge life is the best life

 

Installed the Prinsu designs habitat rack, will be installing my Plano 42 case here soon as well. Made a four night trip through Sisters wilderness as well covering about 100 miles offroad

 

Now you just need the Habitat to go with the Habitat Rack!!

I kid. Your setup looks great. That rack is definitely on my list of things I need!

 

Thanks man! I actually looked in the habitat but needed up with the GFC just because it seemed a lot simpler setup and not as much material to put away haha it is bigger though which had its perks especially for winter time camping

 

We bought shortly before all the wedges started becoming so popular, but we probably still would have gone with the Habitat for that extra space you mention. The Habitat is a bit more work to close/open than a wedge, but still FAR quicker than the ground tents I've dealt with in the past, so I'm happy.

 

I’d love to see one in person, can’t say I’ve had the opportunity yet.