What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Anchovies

 

Added an Undercover/Realtruck one piece tonneau. Was a real pain in the ass to adjust since I think the bedliner made the bed rails stick out (inward) and so the brackets were very snug. Package came with the wrong instructions but I was able to pull them up online.

Once I figured out an effective method for making fine adjustments, I got it set right. I think I want to slide the cover about 1/8 rearward since the flap that rests over the bulkhead is just barely touching the cab.

Looking forward to driving in the rain at the next opportunity to confirm the weatherproofness.




Now… what to do with the Rough Countty trifold cover I took off. So tempted to keep it in case I want or need to use it but I feel like the correct move is to just sell it.

 

My OEM bed mat has never moved on me. I've had plenty in the bed .. no issues at all

 

I ceramicked my truck for the first time (I did it Saturday, so maybe it still counts?). I always thought it was gonna be harder to do. I sealed in a few small door edge chingazos but oh well. The Super White paint has held up very well. I only noticed two small spots that weren't great. About the size of a tennis ball, they looked like orange peel. You can only see them close up from the side in the sun's reflection, but the surfaces are as smooth as the rest of the paint. Need to do the follow up coat in a few days, but the pollen here is terrible right now.

 

I got the Rough Country one and it has not moved when pushing/pulling heavy stuff on it for me yet, and things don't slide around either, I have thrown my sons walker back there while taken him back and forth to appts and the walker has not moved around any either and it doesn't weigh much at all... So far it is working as intended... Hasn't tried to fly out either doing 90 mph...

 

I also find it very difficult to discourage the consuming of pizza.

 

I’ve always used this bed cover. It won’t leak when driving, sometimes water sneaks in on the corners when you open it. I love it because it’s sturdy enough to stand on when I need to get down storage from the joists in my garage. It’s easy to remove too. I would move it back a hair or trim the foam or it will create a channel. Had it on my 2nd gen too. Adam’s makes a graphine vrt that will aid in sunblock and keep it from fading. don’t forget to shut your light off.

 

Agreed. Almost the only bags I travel with

 

On my previous 2nd Gen I had squirrels chew through the wiring harness to the fuel pump.

I have tried the peppermint sprays that others mentioned. Make sure to use the wiring safe versions, and reapply every so often.

Another thing I've used is rubber snakes I got off Amazon. I'll randomly move them around under the truck and in the wheel wells. I've actually seen squirrels jump from surprise and attack the snakes. You can also get motion sensor ones that move.

Good luck.

 

Rotated the tires yesterday AND used a torque wrench on the lugs

 

Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Ordered.

 

Ok I guess you're never done modding

 

I am sorry ... you implying that "modding" is not a constant state, for life ... ?

 

Experience from long distance trip across 11 states.
+ small unobtrusive form factor fits nicely behind the rear view mirror
+ easily installed and connected to app. Original connected with Dongar.
+ voice commands work well to save video
+ clarity in daylight. Easy to read signs and license plates (after export). As expected, not as good after dark. Some license plates get washed out if there’s bright lights nearby.
- app is slow to connect sometimes
- videos grainy when viewing on app (but message while watching tells you to expect that unless exported)
- constant power cable relatively expensive
After a parking lot incident (luckily it was witnessed and plate number shared) I added a rear camera and switched to the Constant Power Cable so that I could use Parking Guard (not Parking Mode). Works as described in the instructions (had to re-read a few times until it made sense). I set the timer to 10 minutes and then the cameras “wake up” if the vehicle is tapped or you reenter it. Second camera was only $120 on Amazon.
No problem with battery drain (at least with a relatively new battery). Easily routed power cables, front and rear with a trim tool. Hid the plug behind the front kick panel.

 

Greatly appreciated! I was looking at the mini 3, has better picture quality, and also the ability to add a rear camera. My only concern was routing the power from the rear camera? Thanks again

 

Alright so as welcomed as the BigBanger bar is and how cool the amber backlight is, it ain't so cool when it's pitch black out and I've got a bright orange hood. Small little adjustment/toggle switch I added to be able to cycle the backlight on and off whenever I want while still remaining automatic from my DRL signal. Basically here's how it's wired in case anyone else wants to copy or has any other use for a double relay setup like this. I've got it to an ignition powered fuse (wiper) so it's not holding the relay open when the truck is off (DRL signal is already off so it's not needed).



Truck is running for both of these pictures, technically pushing in the DRL switch turns off the amber backlighting to the BigBangers, but whatever, it all works now and is able to be toggled on the fly.

 

Hit 100k miles and added a decal.

 

installed new Led bulbs for the fog lights from Autoone, and the hitch mount light from diode dynamics...just waiting on the low and high beam led bulbs along with the reverse ones.

 

In preparation for my Underland rear seat molle panel, that hopefully arrives tomorrow, I got the first layer of 80mil sound deadening mostly done.
It is already way quieter than when I had it completely bare and the rear wall vents still get plenty of air flow.
Tomorrow I will put on a layer of 150mil foam sound deadening, then the molle panel on top of that.
There is so much extra storage space with the plastic cubbies removed.

 

Agreed. I couldn’t believe how much extra room there was when I removed that plastic piece in preparation for my goose gear seat delete. It’s like 25% more space back there now.