Just about to dive into a 24/7/365 nomad/overland lifestyle. Trailer or no trailer?

I'm in the process of converting to a fully nomadic lifestyle.

2021 Tacoma TRD Offroad with a 6' bed as the base.

Going to go with a camper shell and decked system for the core storage and also delete one of the rear seats.

The major issue I'm stumbling on is whether to get a trailer or not.

I don't like the idea of a rooftop tent because there's no way I'm pulling it up and down every day.

Instead of I was thinking of having a trailer and using that more as a basecamp. Mounting a rooftop tent to it, awning, and kitchen setup. IT would also have my clothing and all core supplies.

The truck would contain more hobby items (bikes, fishing equip, etc). This way I just drop off the trailer and I'm done and free.

The thing I'm worried about is that the trailer will be too much of a hassle to deal with. Like an extra burden.

Thoughts?

 

10' box folding camper with high ground clearance.

You will want something more solid when the weather turns nasty..........

 

A light weight trailer is nice. I would avoid the decked system. It adds a lot of weight. You can build a drawer system much lighter and cheaper. The more I do longer trips, the more I try to shed weight. The Tacoma is not the best at towing when loaded down. Have you considered sleeping in the back of the truck?

 

Do not add weight. Store shit in totes. Get the smallest trailer you can. Enjoy.

 

If I was going full time, I’d use a trailer to base camp and keep the truck light as possible with only necessary additions.

I’d skip the decked. Way too much weight for what you get. Get some Wolfpack or similar boxes and just toss them in the rear

 

I have a 2006 Tacoma V-6 quad cab 2wd short bed with the 5 speed automatic. I bought a 2021 Jayco Jayflight 154BH BAJA, dry weight 2,800lbs. Great trailer, solar panels, 30 gal. propane. Good sized shower area and toilet. My Tacoma just could not handle pulling up any good sized grade, very disappointed. Sold my Trailer after 3 trips...made $1,500 profit so not a total loss. Bought a Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22r RV. I slept in the back of my Tacoma trucks for 17 years, I earned it! Do your research before considering a Travel Trailer.

 

Rent a few trailers starting with a Tear Drop and work your way up in size and weight. You will be surprised what you learn.

 

I have a HUB tent and would gladly set it up 5 times a day. So easy, and so much space once set up. The best quality and most livable tent I’ve ever owned. Been on a month long trip in mine, camping every night, and could do 12 months without a blink. None of the issues associated with having a heavy tent permanently mounted to your vehicle.
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I have the T3 size, which when folded up, slides into a short box bed, staying out of the mud and dust.

 

Get a 24 foot RV used. And an auto trailer used. Tow your taco behind the RV on the trailer. Drive until sick of it, then drive to yahoo land and sell the RV for what you paid for it.

 

I slept in the back of my Tacoma trucks for 17 years, I could always find a place to pee and take a dump. If you plan on traveling with your female partner, just be aware not all females enjoy peeing in the bushes and going get down stinky like a guy does. Even tent camping you would need showers and a head to make most females happy. Just something to consider.