MARYLAND TACOMAS

rnish · Aug 11, 2020

fdb03taco said: ↑

I'm sweaty just thinking about all the trees I have to cut up still....
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I called professionals.

Not the tallest but you get the idea.

68dave · Aug 11, 2020

AR15xAR10 said: ↑

I'm trying to decide what to do here.

New OEM CV axles are $620 for the set.

Napa ones with a lifetime warranty are $192

The napa ones in my 4runner fit great and sealed up very well. Zero leaks, but they are super surface rusty already. I kind of just want new ones but not for $620....
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I have napa axles on my lifted 4runner, zero issues. And that's all we install on our customers vehicles, and also zero issues.

RedDeadTaco · Aug 11, 2020

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Ok, you didn't respond to my short answer so...........

Someone else made the same decision for probably the same reasons except his trip was East instead of West.

"Sorry to hear about your personal relationship situation. That definitely sucks. You can take comfort though in knowing you're not the first, or alone and won't ever be as long as you're a member of this forum. You literally have friends everywhere.

You can attack this adventure a couple ways.

If you wanted to make it as much of a Guy vs Nature & See America trip I would look heavily at as much Overlanding information on forums for each state you intend to drive through. Solo trips like this can be so rewarding but they are also very dangerous. Those guys do this all the time and can provide a lot of excellent information.

If you feel you don't want to prepare for all that and just want to get home, then stick to the more major highways routes. Between states will be faster since the roads are less crowded now but once you get near a metropolis congestion/time will increase.

Regardless which you choose, first and foremost, set up a logical and well planned itinerary, and review it often so you can adjust according to traffic and road conditions. I understand the "Just Go" mentality of things but nothing good ever came from an ill planned solo trip.

Share your itinerary with as many people as you can and select certain ones that won't mind you texting them at the same time every day. I suggest Mom, Dad, siblings first. Or create a group for all of them, then set a reminder on your phone and pick a time you know they will be waiting for your text. Make sure at least one of them confirms they received it, and if not, send another text. Perhaps set up an app on your phones that tracks your progress using GPS that others can see. If you plan on deviating from the itinerary in any way then you must let these people know. It will only take a couple minutes to pull over to send a text and then wait for a reply. My carrier/phone has a function that if I press a physical button more than once it sends out an SOS with a GPS location, and will enable my camera and microphone. I can select who I want it to call.

Also, each state will have it's own Covid 19 restrictions so definitely check out the CDC website, before you leave and along the way. Avoid any areas with higher concentrations of infected people of course. Keep in mind that most businesses that are open are going to deny entry unless you at the very minimum have some sort of mouth and nose covering. Cheap bandannas are great for this and can double as other things in a pinch. They are easily washed and dried.

In general, the weather has been extremely strange recently and northern routes are going to be considerably colder and/or wetter than normal.

I would prepare for the worst possible issues along the way. That way you are ready if it happens, and won't stop your progress.

Depending on your route, you can plan to be close to places that sell things to help with truck repairs along the way should you need them. A lot of auto parts places will loan tools and let you do a repair in their lot in hopes of you buying the parts needed from them. This will save you some room. You might wind up near a forum member willing to drive to you to help out and I am sure that's possible too. I know this has happened in the past. But start a thread and ask for that type of help beforehand and be ready to post your route(s). If the members are sub'd to the thread it will be easier to enable a ICE help network.

But you should definitely take the basics, like a torque wrench, some electrical repair items. Engine hoses are often overlooked and just because your truck is newer doesn't exclude it from a mishap. I would add a tire repair kit. Duct tape is a life saver and can be used for all sorts of things.

If you are going to do the camp along the way thing and you don't have a winch, get a decent come-a-long, a length of truckers chain, rope, paracord, tie-downs all from Harbor Freight. They will be cheaper and will allow you to recover your vehicle if needed and could also come in handy in some of the more primitive camp sites. Remember, parks might be open but maintenance will most likely not have occurred yet. The sites might need a log or two moved. Ax, shovel, hatchet, hand saw, cans of fire gel (these will work to start fires even if the wood is wet), fireproof matches. Solar blanket, plastic bags, and a couple cheap tarps. A 5 gal bucket with a cheap padded toilet seat is a Godsend if you need to go real primitive. Plus it's your throne so you know it's Covid free. I tarp wrapped around a couple close set smaller trees makes a perfect outdoor potty/shower shelter. Don't forget some biodegradable bags or at the very least some cheap 13 gal trash bags you can use to keep the bucket clean. TP TP TP. It is good for more than it's intended for. But without it. Ew.

Basic personal hygiene including baby wipes. Cash (distributed into various stashes), change (quarters), cell phone and a spare charged battery, 2 cell phone chargers. A cheap piece of insurance I have is a cool solar charger that's about the size of a large cell phone that folds out to expose 3 panels, it will keep a phone charged and act as a backup battery when it is charged itself.

Definitely take an extensive first aide kit with all your prescription medications, and any special prescription instructions printed and laminated inside, especially if you have any special medical needs.

No less than two emergency flashlights w/ extra batteries. EDC knife, or three. I have a hand crank radio with NOAA channels. Depending on your cell carrier, you might not always have cell service so be prepared for that.

A lot of states accept firearms but a lot will not let you travel in them with them loaded unless you're a LEO. Definitely check every law on this if you are bringing any home with you. Personally, I would not want to be anywhere in the woods without something if I were by myself so plan accordingly. Sometimes less is more though so an air horn or mace might be all you need, regardless of the emergency.

Naturally, a case of bottle water, or two, some jerky, dried fruit, juice, whatever else you like to eat that can be cooked over an open flame in a pot or a pan. Instant coffee, etc. Stay away from alcohol. Save that for when you get home. Protein based snacks are best.

A blanket and a pillow so no matter when you lay your head, you'll be comfy.

Lastly, I would post up your trip in some regional state threads on here and let people know what you're doing. The people on this forum as so freaking awesome and some might be able to let you camp out on their property in a pinch. At least then you'll feel safer.

I'll be the first to offer. I have a couple acres in the northeastern part of Maryland about 3 miles south of Pa, and closer to the I-95 corridor. You could camp here out back, in relative privacy on soft grass in my yard, and use my electric/water out there and/or my facilities in the house. Of course you could primitive camp out there too if you wanted. However, a warm shower might be nice too before you head north on the final leg of your journey. I'm sure if others offered the same hospitality your parents would be a lot more at ease too.

Good luck and Vaya con Dios!
Rob
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Don’t worry Rob, Andrew will carry all the necessary gear and we will load my truck with primarily booze and beef jerky. Gonna cowboy it

rnish · Aug 11, 2020

RedDeadTaco said: ↑

Don’t worry Rob, Andrew will carry all the necessary gear and we will load my truck with primarily booze and beef jerky. Gonna cowboy it
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Carry bottled water. Don’t drink the water in the radiator.

fdb03taco · Aug 11, 2020

rnish said: ↑

I called professionals.

Not the tallest but you get the idea.

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All of my stuff is already down. Just needs to be cleared, cut to length, split, and stacked. I have a ton.

rnish · Aug 11, 2020

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All of my stuff is already down. Just needs to be cleared, cut to length, split, and stacked. I have a ton.
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My stuff is almost all gone. They will be back one more day.

RedDeadTaco · Aug 11, 2020

rnish said: ↑

Carry bottled water. Don’t drink the water in the radiator.
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I’ll make sure to get Rotopax for water because keeping water in a cooler isn’t “overland” enough

rnish · Aug 11, 2020

RedDeadTaco said: ↑

I’ll make sure to get Rotopax for water because keeping water in a cooler isn’t “overland” enough
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pdenajim · Aug 11, 2020

RedDeadTaco said: ↑

I’ll make sure to get Rotopax for water because keeping water in a cooler isn’t “overland” enough
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Bottled water is so "boujee". Large Jerrycans strapped to various locations in and around the vehicle makes it look much more overland legit.

AR15xAR10 · Aug 11, 2020

68dave said: ↑

I have napa axles on my lifted 4runner, zero issues. And that's all we install on our customers vehicles, and also zero issues.
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Even on 2nd gens?

I know they have a lifetime warranty, but i don’t want to regret not getting oem ones

RobP62 · Aug 11, 2020

AR15xAR10 said: ↑

Even on 2nd gens?

I know they have a lifetime warranty, but i don’t want to regret not getting oem ones
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How old are the OEM versions in there now?

beorn the fat · Aug 11, 2020

I’ve got peanut butter, no jelly- koolaid, no sugar- and a roof rack with no hardware. EF you, FEDEX.

RobP62 · Aug 11, 2020

beorn the fat said: ↑

I’ve got peanut butter, no jelly- koolaid, no sugar- and a roof rack with no hardware. EF you, FEDEX.
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rcarpio19 · Aug 11, 2020

Devir7 said: ↑

Morning MD.

Saw this Prinsu rack on FB, NIB for 500, in VA though.
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Appreciate you keeping us informed about the deals on facebook marketplace and craigslist!

hyrule_trd · Aug 11, 2020

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Appreciate you keeping us informed about the deals on facebook marketplace and craigslist!
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I try and make sure it’s stuff that looks popular and not a scam lol

AR15xAR10 · Aug 11, 2020

RobP62 said: ↑

How old are the OEM versions in there now?
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97k

13 years old this month.

the OEMs on my 4runner lasted 230k

Roll_Terps · Aug 11, 2020

I asked about that prinsu rack a couple days ago but couldn’t justify pulling the trigger. They look awesome but in 3 years the only thing I put on the roof is skis and fishing rod which work well on my OEM rack and Yakima ski rack setup.

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I try and make sure it’s stuff that looks popular and not a scam lol
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Darkgoatracer · Aug 11, 2020

Devir7 said: ↑

I try and make sure it’s stuff that looks popular and not a scam lol
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I tried to snag this rack and its listed as pending now. Fml

rnish · Aug 12, 2020

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Bottled water is so "boujee". Large Jerrycans strapped to various locations in and around the vehicle makes it look much more overland legit.
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1 gallon jugs, keeps it proletarian.

lynyrd3 · Aug 12, 2020

Morning Maryland ,lots of rain last night !

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