What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yeah, buttons are fun…. I read a long time back that electrical mods were the best ideas if you feel like “you have to get” something for your truck, just because of the weight gain. Gotta run the usb out of the console box to the back seat, got a little 2 button frame. I’ve got an empty hole up in the top and soon the rear, lol. Might just use one for a switch for the footwell lights.

 

cutting a hole for a switch takes incredible skill… probably some magic. I don’t think it’s actually possible.

 

What did you use for the second fuse box? I amthinking of doing the same.

 

Any idea if non OEM cameras will fit in this spot?

 

I sure hope the trail grid pro one does...

 

Hit up @ITmaD, he has several different version of 3D printed panels - for that location and others. I got one for my truck so I could get my clutch start cancel switch mounted along with fixing my trucks previous owners distasteful install.

Edit to add link to install pics.

 

Yeah let me know if you want something. Any switch combo is possible.

 

This for the box:

$14 True Mods 6 Way Blade Fuse Box for Automotive [ATC/ATO Blade Fuses] [100 Amp][LED Indicator] [Modular Design] [12V - 30V DC] Auto Marine Fuse Block

Amazon.com: True Mods 6 Way Blade Fuse Box for Automotive [ATC/ATO Blade Fuses] [100 Amp][LED Indicator] [Modular Design] [12V - 30V DC] Auto Marine Fuse Block : Automotive

Then of course quality wire from the battery and to ground. IIRC I used 12 ga. there.
I did that in 2020 along with wiring up a winch, ditch lights, fogs, bed lights, under hood illumination, comms, compressor power, and so on - so I can't name all of the components just now.

I did not tap into any of the truck's existing electrical circuitry -except for the battery itself-.
I ran independent power & wires to every aftermarket device, accompanied with fuses & relays. (Relay box under the hood.)
I also inserted a system circuit breaker between my added circuits and the battery. I can trip it and isolate everything I did in case Toyota wanted to blame me for a problem in their electronics. I felt that was important. (It also allows me to separate my work -if I screwed up somewhere- and not hinder the use of the truck. I can take my time troubleshooting my goof. Have not had to do that though!)

 

Now that you mention it, kind of, I might use it to heat water in the rear with the kettle

 

Installed the Fitcamx dash cam (ironically, no pictures of the camera), but also purchased a used Snugtop Hi-Liner. Wrong color, but for the cost I can deal with it.
Edit: Now that I've completed the larger cup holder, console safe, knurled radio knobs, LED bed lighting, and this, that's about as much as I plan to do to this truck, besides build a sleeping platform/drawer system.

 

I believe when my son put his Bro-Grille in it completely eliminated the trim ring (his SR-SX had a black one)... But either way I believe that entire piece gets replaced along with the Grille itself

 

Agree- we replaced my son’s SR5 with aftermarket pro, the pro replaces all the chrome as well from the SR5. Install is easy, plenty of videos, maybe 30 minutes. One tip I’d say, take your time with the numerous tabs that clip into the surround, they can be tricky in and out.

apologies- quote malfunction- reply to DaveSR5 and 2k2

 

Thanks for this. I reached out to @ITmaD and he's making me a panel.

 

Installed about a month ago but here’s a Garmin Mini 3 with a Dongar Pro.

 

Got my Blackstone report back. Ran longer than my 7500 interval but still good to go 10K.

 

I also don't see where they mention this to you but the universal average is based on 6,600 miles of use as of recently. Here's my report of my sample and I've been SC'd with a maggy for about 9K miles as of this report. They determined that the slightly elevated iron is due to the SC being an added load on the crankshaft and its just getting used to the new part, nothing concerning whatsoever.

 

Put my tent on. Going to be a fun camping season.

 

Very nice, can't wait to get out myself. Don't have anywhere near the nice setup you have!

 

Camping is camping. This is hopefully just a bit more comfy. I’ll probably still take my hammock but it’s nice to have options.