BlaisBrosTacos '08 Reg Cab 4x4 Build and Adventures

A quick shout out to New England Overland Outfitters for the neat raffle prize I won at the autism speaks benefit. Hard kore lighting LED tent lantern.


Thank you @DrFunker for the bed corner braces. They will get their use for sure.


And i copied @NorthEastTacoma a little bit and mounted up my fishing pole with some quick fists

 

hmmmm just realised i still have some quick fists in my basments.....think ill put them on my basket to hold my poles.

 

Broke in the RTT and did a little exploring and fishing this weekend.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jby14h-9W/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1l-ZMGB_lH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

So I forgot to update but my on board water system is all done. Works really well. Tested it over my last camping trip. No leaks, no bs. Just a nice on board water system.

I build this inside of my tractor supply truck tool box with a 12v 3gpm RV water pump with a 40psi automatic shut off. Also a 13 gallon tank, strainer, basic tube plumbing, hose clamps, a couple RV connectors (fill, vent, and garden hose connector) I used a male/male adapter and a 25’ long coil garden hose with a steel

Here it is in the making. Now it’s all mounted, wired up, and loomed plumbed, and pretty. I even put a couple lights inside the tool box which aren’t shown.


Testing:
You can also see it all mounted in this.
https://youtu.be/_KEZLcYgHA8

Now it’s all done but I didn’t take an updated picture of the internals. That will come soon, I promise. Here it is from the outside.


Here it is in action:
https://youtu.be/3mzOeWFOkUw

Here it is connected to my fillet table which I use as a camping sink and counter:
https://youtu.be/bpvLWEPlP4Q

I’d also like to add after my 3 day camping trip I still had about 6-7 gallons of water in the tank. I used it for dishes, washing my hands, brushing my teeth, etc. I think 13 gallons would last me a whole week if I was conservative with it.

 

I watched your video, then YouTube suggested this video:
https://youtu.be/ionts0scA6I
girl really stepped up her camping game!

 

Slick system Nick. If I built one, the thing I'd not copy is the switch. I'd need a visual - either an on light or a rocker switch so I could see it was off from the tent when it occurred to me at 2am - did I forget to turn off the pump! LOL. Nice build.

 

I could easily add an indicator light next to the switch. I might do that as I did leave it on. Good thing is the pump shuts off at 40psi. the system doesnt leak so never kicks on unless youre using it.

 

That is pretty slick. I have a similar setup in the works, with a 5 gallon tank, and was looking for ideas on how to mount/contain it all, so that I don't need to have it onboard all the time. Mounting in a storage box like this hadn't occurred to me yet, but I'm shamelessly stealing it now.

 

Awesome job Nick

 

Let me know if you’d like a hand. After building this I definitely learned a few things.

 

I hope my @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc package comes quick

Got some goodies from @crashngiggles to install

 

@Wheeler's Off-Road Inc superbumps installed today. More fun stuff going on tomorrow.


And before anyone whines about my cv angles, the front of the truck was still up on the jack.

 

Finally have something decent for rear suspension. Dakar’s and 5125s.

 

I went on the Cape Cod National Sea Shore Oversand beach trip this weekend with @SR-71A @jmferg @Scott17818 @mabepossibly and @Hoots Magoon. Thanks for a great weekend guys!

 

Thanks for sharing you guys looks like a good time

 

Looks like a beware of sign for..........
@fatfurious2

 

Ill have to add some pictures to the drive when I get a chance! Tons of fun this weekend!