What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Thanks guys, I just ordered one of each

 

@FJ2Tacoma

The PowerTanks do look great. But they do have disadvantages.
1. It can be difficult to find a place to fill them.
2. They have to be hydro tested every 5 years.
3. It pisses you off when they get scratched.

I bought an exchange tank from my welding supplier.
1. I never get it filled. I exchange it at almost any welding supplier.
2. The hydro test is the supplier's responsibility.
3. I don't care if it gets scratched.

Because I don't care about it getting scratched, I've never mounted it. I lay it on its side in a plastic tote. Out of sight of theives and out of my way. (Of course I stand it upright to use it.)

 

These are bolt on

 

I returned my 6 tons yesterday-no questions asked though initially they tried to refund a “sales price” but was corrected. It was not worth the risk to me to keep them even though mine were not the primary recall sku number jacks.

 

Biggest disadvantage so far was getting it filled but now that I have a place locally to go to its not a major problem. Really the only time I'll be airing down now is when I go to the beach to surf fish. I don't do nearly as much off-roading now as compared to when I had my FJ. And to play it safe I picked up a Viair 400P as a backup.

 

Been raining the past few days and when its not its way to hot out to be working on the truck so just stayed inside and made a set of headrest grab (oh shit) handles.

 

I got the Bigfoot sticker as well. It was pain to get it down in there.

 

How do you guys even manage to put the decal in that tight area so perfectly?

 

I did use a pair of tweezers to help. It took a couple of tries. My first attempt was a disaster but was able to peel it back off.

 

I've never had good luck with Ebay returns. I'm interested in them too. Keep us all updated!

 

I was forced to relocate my AM/FM antennae since the overhang of the camper completely blocked reception. You can see it above the snorkel.


Don’t have photos of all of what i bought but here’s the Motorola mount

$25 Toyota/Lexus 2010 Car Stereo OEM Radio Antenna Adapter Plug-Best Kits

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JR218X0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$25 TRAM 140MHz-170MHz + 430MHz-470MHz Dual Band NMO Antenna (1181)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDTJ2KE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$21 NMO Bracket L Shape Fender Mount W/M PL-259 UHF Connector RG-58U 5 Meter Cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072XB5H4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$8 Ancable 2-Pack SO-239 / PL-259 UHF Female to Female Coax Cable Barrel Adapter Connector PL259 Coupler Plug for CB HAM Radio Antenna, SWR Meter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9N2C3Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$8 Eightwood PL259 UHF Male to DIN AM/FM Male Plug Extension Lead 12"es Coax RG58 for Radio Antenna Receiver

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DV23W1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is only for the AM/FM. Only three of these are the cable, mounting block, and the antennae, the rest are adapters. I found this system somewhere in TW. Reception is improved from before the camper. Installation was easy; maybe an hour. Cost was about $68

Good luck!

 

@Cappy, I’ll be taking my head unit out in a couple of weeks (away from the truck checking out Montana for 10 days!) and am happy to take a photo I’d interested of exactly which plug is the AM/FM as there’s lots of ‘em

 

Congratulations!!

 

Using the wet method for applying decals gives you a lot of forgiveness to help slide the decal exactly where you want it.
Or you just need years of model building practice to develop a steady hand when applying decals.

Also buying a double of the decals help because it seems you only ever mess up when you have one shot at doing something.

 

Thanks. I guess the wet method is for me.

 

That looks good. Thanks for all of the information. I may go that route as I feel it will improve my reception.

 

Thanks. I would really appreciate that. Enjoy your trip.

 

If I was the engineer it would be that way.

 

Courtesy of some other helpful TW member:



[If you are that member, ]

 

New to TW, but have been watching this thread for awhile. Here are four things I’ve done to my 3rd Gen in the last year and a half! Thanks!

-2nd Gen TRD shift knob

-pro grill, demon brackets, d-rings, painted skid plate, TRD Emblem


-4-Runner TRD wheels, 265/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers

-Wet Okole seat covers