Maine

New Mainah!
Brunswick! Got my first Tacoma Yesterday. 2020 SR5 V6 Access Cab.

Already ordered new speakers for it..and

https://mesocustoms.com/collections/exterior-accessories/products/the-gasshole
and
https://mesocustoms.com/collections/interior-accessories/products/3rd-gen-tacoma-coin-tray
and

$14 EDBETOS Center Console Accessory Organizer Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2016-2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ABS Material Armrest Box Insert Tray (Black Trim)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JC29MQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=AKDY2X91H7ALT&psc=1
and

$20 Vehicle OCD - Glove Box Organizer for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) - Made in USA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BH49SHC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A38SN16QTGXGG3&psc=1

The dashboard mounted USB port that you use for Android Auto/Apple Carplay, according to the manual can be "split" using a hub. I want a thumb drive left in for music, and be able to plug my phone in when I need Android auto. I'd prefer to put my phone in the center console storage when its plugged in, so I'm going to split the USB and run one back to the center console. I'll post in the appropriate thread if it works. Wish me luck!

 

Yeah, that's holding on just fine. The roofers just cheaped out, is all. Strapping across the trusses is ok, but their gaps are too large and it's cheap pine, so there's too much flex and the gaskets on the roofing screws have cracked & disappeared as a result. A full re-roof with the proper materials is on the agenda, but...$$

I'll keep that in mind on the implements; I've got a straight blade but a box is handier sometimes. I wouldn't want to run a tiller in my soil, though. Too bony

 

I know that a lot of the Sure-Tracs have an adjustable hitch height, which may make up the difference. If not, a drop hitch would cover it. Just don't get too much drop; these Tacoma's squat pretty easily, and you want to shoot for the trailer to be level when it's loaded, not when it's empty.
Congrats on the new whip, too.

And congrats to you, also.

People must be getting their stimulus checks

 

Welcome to TW both of you! I will look for you in Brunswick since I live across the river and work on the Landing.

 

@Scott17818 did you still need someone to help you load up your RTT this week?

 

yes.. I'm home tomorrow. working the rest of the week.

 

Ok shoot me a PM with your address. Im guessing its an hour up Rt 1 for me. But I should be able to head up after work this afternoon.

 

thanks for the help with the RTT @SR-71A was way easier than arguing with the wife getting it out of the basement.. now I have some room to play the pool table.. set up some chairs, and drink some beer..

enjoy the beers I set you up with... the copper house is from a local brewery here in thomaston.. the ponderosa is from searsport.. both excellent beers around here. hopefully the $20 covered your gas.

 

No problem! Thanks a ton for the gas $ and beer, very generous. And yeah Im drinking one of those Copper House right now, it's good stuff. Ive seen them at Bootleggers before so Ill have to grab some next time Im there

 

@SR-71A

4LoBC:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTxti9UYoxNAj6FMLBTRykA
The story till now:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QteyvNZKtK5qPWlPbrl-Q

these are the two channels I was talking about,

I've also started watching expedition overland from season 1.... definitly worth a watch, and makes you think about what tools and items are really necessary, and what's "comfort items".

 

Nice, Ill have to check those out

 

CHAINSAWS, what all do you all run? I currently have a husqvarna 240 that I'm rebuilding (cylinder lost compression, and repowering with a larger 39cc piston/pot), 16" bar. yes I know why waste money on a small saw, blah blah blah, but I dont cut firewood for a living, and i got this saw cheap, and its got what i need.

where do you store it on your rig? in cab, in a case in the bed? has anyone made the jump to electric?

 

I run a Husqvarna around the house. I am strongly looking into the Stihl battery-powered ones for the trail though. Carrying, gas and oil or mix, is just another annoyance. It would suck if we ran into a 12"+ tree down on the trail, but that hasn't been as an issue yet.

 

I have several Stihl. When I bring one along it's my small MS 210 - 16" and it's in my truck bed along with my recovery/spare tool box. It's full of gas and bar chain oil. I've had to use it numerous times for downed trees, etc. I don't carry extra gas & oil and have never emptied either on the road. I've considered electric, but don't want to deal with potential battery charging issues when in remote areas.

 

I've thought about this as well, but with the bed outlet (have used it to charge my Milwaukee M-12, and Rigid 18v batteries without issue..) in my truck I doubt it would charge with only 100watts available while driving, and the 450watts when idle.... is there a hack to get 450watts at all times?

 

Not sure about any hacks. I've not seen the specs on the Stihl battery saws, but I can't imagine it matching the power of gas (I may be wrong...won't be the forst or last time...hehe). But instead of bar oil and extra gas (if one wanted to have those), you'd still need to carry a charger and extra batteries. It's still "stuff" you have to take with you.

 

I totally agree, but an extra battery and charger are a lot easier than packing gas. We do 600 miles or so on dirt every fall on an annual hunting trip and anything with liquid leaks.

 

Yeah there is on the 2nd gens. Im fairly certain it also works on 3rd gen, but cant recall for sure.

My uncle has one of the Stihl battery powered chainsaws and has been very impressed with it for smaller jobs. Last time I looked though they were one of the more expensive options out of all the major tool brands.

I carry a Silky Katanaboy 500 with me because I couldnt really justify the expense or space requirements of a chainsaw. That thing is amazing

 

Are you packing extra gas for your saw or just for the truck?

My saw doesn't leak gas or oil.

 

We do extra gas and last year I brought just 2 cycle oil and shook it up in the saw when I needed to refuel. I have done 20 gallons of extra gas in the past but reduced that down to 10 gallons. This was for my F150. The Tacoma will have a new set of fuel challenges.