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Tacoma Long Bed Overland Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by Adventure Ready, Mar 26, 2017.

  1. Apr 3, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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    0210

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    Coming along nicely.

    Consider advising the customer to setup a dedicated water tank in the empty space behind the drawers, with a 12V water pump extending the output to the rear of the canopy - one of the most useful mods I've done to my truck. Can't live without it now.

    A few questions:

    1. How did you run the power into the bed? Where did you make an opening?
    2. Having recently ordered my own JB Explorer tent, I'm somewhat confused that some of these mention "Evolution" as part of the model name, and some don't. What's the difference?
     
  2. Apr 3, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    impressive setup!
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2017 at 12:07 PM
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    Adventure Ready [OP] Adventure Ready

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    Good thoughts we'll pass that along!
    To answer your questions:
    1) We enlarged one of the existing corner drain holes in the front of the bed and insulated with a grommet.
    2) The "Evolution" is to differentiate the models from a lower line of tents that is not available in the US. So all US markets are an "Evolution" model.
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    Adventure Ready

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    Bolt-on dual battery kits are now available and have been added to the online store.
     
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  5. May 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Icon Stage 4 suspension Method Wheels ARE Bed Shell w/ indoors Frontrunner roof Racks Frontrunner storage boxes Pelfreybuilt Front and Rear bumpers (Dual swing outs) Warn VR10k winch Rigid 30" bumper light bar Rigid yellow fogs Offgrid Engineering Dual electrical system Odyssey Group 31 secondary batt. Switch pro electronic accessory controls Decked Bed Drawer system ARB 50L Fridge mounted on Slide 2014 Turtleback Expedition Trailer CVT Tent 270 Awning
    Very nice, how much for the brackets to mount the fridge inside?
    I'm thinking about putting mine there as well. Need my bed space back.
     
  6. Aug 20, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    Hey, nice rig. I have something very similar with a Snugtop Hi-Liner (Sportsmans package w/ 500lb dynamic weight limit) and a Baroud Evasion XXL. I was wondering what you went with for rear suspension to compensate for the increased weight?

    I am running stock leafs with 5100's and sagging a good deal. Considering an add-a-leaf and sumo springs.
     
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