$200 or less accessories that changed your world.

In Canada, it's hard to get any decent mods for $200 outside of bulbs. Even the tweeter upgrade is barely under $200 and I think you US folks can do it for like$ 70

 

great idea

 

I got one of these a while ago and last week, my rig wouldn't start, but had dashboard illumination and was clicking when trying to start. I eventually remembered to look at it and it read 9 volts vs 13+ where it should be. That was my tip for a dead battery and sure enough a jump got it going and off to Costco for a new battery I went.

 

Ok I need some information on what you used for this. This is great

 

another way is to buy a bunch of industrial T8 fixtures for $7/ea and mount them
but the above LED pic looks cooler and probably consumes less power

 

I don’t have intermittent wipers now on my 2012 Tacoma. Will a switch like this work on my truck? If so, are they hard to install?

 

Plug N Play and easy to install

https://youtu.be/p4Dh3kFDbAs

 

Thank you! I need this!

 

A cargo net, like this one:

$22 Seah Hardware 4 x 6 FT Super Duty Bungee Cargo Net for Truck Bed Stretches to 8 x 12 FT | 24 Pieces Universal Hooks| Small 4 x 4"es Mesh| Universal Heavy Duty Car Rear Organizer Net

https://www.amazon.com/Seah-Hardwar...rds=truck+bed+cargo+net&qid=1604954256&sr=8-5

I think mine was $10 from some random store I don't even remember. Ratchet straps are obviously stronger, but for light loads or a bunch of small things, it's great to just throw the net over all of it and be done.

 

$5

 

Mountain Hatch is running a 20% Black Friday discount

 

My elevated sleeping platform, and my Mr. Heater were under $200, and for sure changed my life.

 

I was starting to wonder when you want her back.

 

There are TIMES when I wish I had a long bed so I could sleep in it straight and not sideways... :/

 

Not sure if this has been covered but this this COVER (that pun wasn't originally intended but I'm just going to roll with it...) for the center console. My truck was used when I got it and the top of the console was kind of gross so naturally instead of spending elbow grease to clean it, I did the easy thing and bought a cover to hide the disgustingness!

$30 Car Console Covers Plus Fits Toyota Tacoma Truck 2009-2014 Neoprene Armrest Cover for Center Console Lid Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VAS5524/

It fits perfectly and looks like it is stock. Nice too for the summer because it's not another hot surface to scorch my tender flesh on when getting in the rig after being out in the AZ heat.

Note: some people put a thin layer of padding under it to make is more squishy but I don't think it's necessary.

 

Me too! This is a short bed and I have to get creative with my sleep positions.

 

Luckily for me I'm "fun sized" so it's a little better.
I really need to make myself a cheap platform for wheeling/camping adventures. Ground camping is loosing it's luster at my ripe old age of 42, LOL

 

Funny you say that as it was at 42 that I also decided to get off of the ground. My platform was super cheap, and works great. I can yank it out in under 10 minutes. One day I may make something more permanent and substantial but for now this is exactly what I need. The light weight is perfect for wheeling and everything stored away in boxes underneath the platform keeps camping gear from bouncing everywhere.

 

I went this route for a bed mat.

AmazonCommercial Anti-Fatigue Drainage Mat, Rubber, 3' X 5', 1/2" Thickness, Black General-Purpose

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XTPZBS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Should not trap as much moisture against the metal.

LED Bed Lighting next. Make it a kit.

 

Let us know what you go with for bed lighting!