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DCU Aluminium Canopy- Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Hamishmartin47, Jun 30, 2020.

  1. Jun 30, 2020 at 11:23 PM
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    Hamishmartin47

    Hamishmartin47 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Icon Front & Rear Dakar Leafs Baja Designs S8 30'' & SAE Fogs Shittybilt 9500 Synthetic Arb Compressor Sound Deadened Sound system + Sub + Deck Custom Bed Drawer System Skid Plates
    Bought a "Century 23-36 Wedge" colour matched. Have an opening side on drivers side, and a window on passenger. Barn doors (tailgate delete)

    I bought this because I live in Grizzly territory and I convinced myself it would be more secure inside than any rtt. (obviously makes little to no difference )
    This allows me to have lockable storage, a significantly high drawer system, and little to no setup with ample room to sit up and chill in if shitty weather.

    Have not slept in it yet. Build quality is OK at best. Welds are bad, windows in upside down (can see by logo) and generally feel like its slapped together without much regard.
    My goal with this will be to cover all the insulation with some sort of ABS plastic sheeting. Waiting until some lands on craigslist.

    I started with Noico sound deadening for 1. Reduced noise on rainy nights and 2. To add to insulation. I then went with .5 inch pink insulation (neither have significantly high r value) but have heard that these aluminums sweat/condensate terribly so I thought ide get best results with those two paired.

    My next move will be to setup the backup/camp/middle of the night pee light with a switch in the back by exit, and a switch in the cockpit to use as reverse light.

    I had to relocate the backup camera and bought one off Amazon.
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  2. Jun 30, 2020 at 11:37 PM
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    gixxerphil

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    Watching for camp trailer ideas :D
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2020 at 4:49 AM
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    Any progress?
     

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