New Tacoma; new memeber

Hello everyone - new member here. In my Internet searching for info on Tacomas, I kept coming across Tacoma World so I thought I would join.

I just bought a 2015 Tacoma access cab v6 4x4 automatic. I am going to the Tacoma from a 1988 Toyota 4x2 pick up (no names back then besides "SR5") with a 22R 4cyl, manual trans in a "Xtra" cab, long bed (7 ft) body. I bought this truck new in '88 and it has been totally reliable and a joy to own, but it is 27 years old and parts of it are rotting. It has only 159K on it so it still has a lot of life left, but I since I am retiring, I wanted to get something new to put a camper on and a 4x4 so I don't have to worry as much about getting stuck while wandering around out in the desert.

I was considering a Ford, but I just couldn't do it.

Changes slated for the new Tacoma (or "Texas Taco" since is was made in Tx, my birth state)

1. Remove the rear "seats" and put in/build a "system" to store cargo for camping. The camper I am getting does not have that much storage so I have to really utilize the behind-the-seat space. I found how to do this on Tacoma World.

2. Add air springs. I have a set of Air Lifts and will be installing them soon.

3.Remove the tailgate and install a new backup camera. I ordered a "Plug compatible" one from Camera Source that is supposed to work. This camera has infrared Leds on it so it will give you a view in the dark. Good for not running into rocks when pulling into a camping space.

4. Find a bike rack for my mtn. bike that will fit the Tacoma's factory-installed trailer hitch and swing away so I can get into the camper door w/o taking the bike off.

The camper - a Four Wheel Camper "Eagle" model - will be installed by the factory in Woodland, CA. After it is on I will have to decide on what to "optimize" on Tacoma and camper to make it travel ready.

Also, to hopefully protect the new Tacoma's paint, I applied 2 coats of "Klasse" sealant glaze and spritzed the plastic & rubber parts with 303 Protectorant.

 

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new Tacoma. Good call over the Ford.

Warning: The more time you spend on this forum, the lower your bank account will be.

Based on my experience with air bags, I did not like them. But my truck is a DD, and primarily travels unloaded. Even with the bags deflated it road poorly. I personally would prefer HD springs instead, but that is just personal preference. Many run air bags and like them.

 

Welcome to the site and enjoy your Tacoma!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome to Tacoma World.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome to T W . You will find this forum very informative. Congrats on your new truck.

 

Congrats on your new truck man! Welcome to the forum too!!

 

Welcome to TW and congrats on your new Tacoma!