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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LUSETACO, Nov 24, 2013.

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  1. Mar 24, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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  2. Mar 24, 2016 at 6:49 AM
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    I am assuming this is more of a proof of concept than an attempt at a final product/solution. Can't wait to see where you go with it.
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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    image.jpg image.jpg 3 bucks for 3 boxes at the cigar store.
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2016 at 5:30 AM
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    Because RTT so much money but it's so worth not sleeping on the ground f7ad1733eac6a78f34dddd75cbb3d450_c3f23cf6469ed12aeaa8632528bd70d733fb2faa.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2016 at 5:42 AM
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    taczilla I intend to live forever; so far.... so good!

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    Who makes that one?
     
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  6. Mar 27, 2016 at 5:54 AM
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    Unknown.. But talking to tepui and CVT .. It's either a Mombasa or old lab tent RTT.. But oddly enough tepui and CVT components work and fit on it..
     
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  7. Mar 27, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    Here's the update on the pvc frame concept: it worked great! Used a 12x12 tarp from REI and stitched my own door. Needs a few tweaks but it worked well enough on its first outing.

    898f082d21a2b155d6472ce4e9ea1c10_d330ca7b82e3a64cef300a1bfabacb00ea370965.jpg
     
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  8. Mar 27, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    You have way more head room than I have!

     
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  9. Mar 27, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    Looks like it turned out pretty good. Do you have any pictures of the inside?
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2016 at 2:53 AM
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    The thread is smiling. Can you feel it? :D
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2016 at 3:00 AM
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    LUSETACO [OP] Here for the Taco Pron

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    Spring mods are coming!!! :D
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2016 at 4:17 AM
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    Looks like the maiden voyage was a success! Nice work!!!
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:10 AM
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    That is superb! One of the things I hate about tents is the lack of inside space. This design gives you so much more airspace that the walls should sweat less. Seems like your design is a lot easier to assemble than most of the truck tents I have seen.
     
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  14. Mar 28, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    Is this thing collapsable? Or do you drive like that?
     
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  15. Mar 28, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    According to him "as it is, it's all just press fit together. It breaks down into a duffle bag".
    I suppose you could take off the fabric and drive with an open frame. Not like PVC pipe is going to affect the aerodynamics much.
     
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  16. Mar 28, 2016 at 10:02 AM
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    No, but it would probably break apart at high speed ;)

    I might investigate something like this but with a foldable wood or aluminum frame.
     
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  17. Mar 28, 2016 at 10:08 AM
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    Did you use a heavy duty sewing machine to stitch it together?
     
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  18. Mar 28, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    I travel with way too much stuff to be able to do this. Unload the canoe, cooking stuff, food, hunting stuff, paddling equipment, coolers, moose/deer/bear/grouse/fish meat (when we get lucky), then setup tent inside the truck is not for me. I would rather setup camp on the ground. WAAAAAY les trouble. You must travel lighter than me.
    It looks fun for a light weekend trip though! And congrats on the design!
     
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    It's finally finished! :woot: here's my completed DIY cap-rack made from zink coated Unistrut and some aluminum scrap materials.
     
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    That came out awesome Scott! :cool:
     
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