Start to my 3rd gen Taco.

After totaling my 2013 4Runner a few months ago I went out and picked up a 2019 Tacoma TRD offroad M/T. I have been stacking parts for the past few weeks and am about ready to start putting it all together. So far I have stage 4A King suspension from AccuTune, FN 5 star wheels with 265/75/17 Toyo AT2's (off the 4Runner), Prinsu cab rack, Tepui Kukenam 3, Cali Raised ditch light brackets with Baja Designs S2 pro's, and Baga Designs Squadron pro fog lights. Later this month (September) I will be picking up my front hybrid bumper, rear high clearance dual swing rear bumper, and bed cage from Brute Force Fab.

Still to come will be a couple more sets of Baja Designs S2's for the bed cage, a 30" light bar and wench for the front bumper, ARB compressor, Spod, dual battery, full skid plates and sliders from BAMF, and a CMC.

A few things I'm still undecided on and could use everyone's input on. Has anyone put a solar charging system mounted to a Prinsu rack, if so how well does it work, what size panel, charge controller location, and the path of the wires. Water system, I don't mind having a few rotopax for water however I would rather try to use some of the space on the under side of the bed cage and suspend something there instead. Bed stiffeners, with the weight on the tent and everything else being mounted to the floor of the bed, are they really neccessary??

Any ideas, thoughts, advice is greatly appreciated and I deffently will have some pictures up as soon as everything gets started.

 

You left out the kitchen sink.
Remember to enter service department phone number into your phone

 

No need for a sink I use paper plates and plastic utensils. And as far as the service department goes I have been a mechanic for almost 20 years now and the last 7 have been as a HDR (heavy duty repairman) in a field truck, pretty sure I can handle myself around a brand new Tacoma.

 

You my friend, are a dime a dozen. Best wishes on your next adventure.

 

The same could be said about stock desert sand Tacoma's and know it all keyboard worriers that wouldn't last a single day doing what I do.... But hay, to each his own. If I'm ever in need of advise on how to check tire pressure or get gasoline into this fancy new automobile I deffently know where to look. And make sure you keep the dealers service department number on hand so when it's time for your next service you can make an appointment.

 

Welcome to TW OP. The 3rd gen section can be a s***hole. Good luck on your adventures and be sure to post pictures!

 

I have seen lots of people running https://www.renogy.com/ solar set ups. I’m not sure what specifically (storage, shower or other) your water need is but take a look at https://thewaterport.com/ if you haven’t already. Also, Costco usually runs a great price on these a few times during the year.

 

Thanks for the info, I have seen the water port a few times but never talled to anyone who has used one.