Ontario BS Thread

On this note, many gas stations require any external tank being filled, to be removed from the vehicle in order to fill it. Like you can not fill your 20L jerry cans in the back of the truck.. They want you to take it out, and put it on the ground to fill it. It is a thing.

So having this on your roof would eliminate you filling it in certain places that are being run by the 15 year old on his 2nd shift.

Pro Gas Station Attendant 'NOPE CANT FILL IT IF ITS NOT ON THE GROUND, I AM NOT TURNING THE PUMP ON'

 

I was just checking now, stock roof rack can hold 150lbs. 70 liters of gas weighs 112lbs. The tank would be another 10 or more lbs.

The smaller bars are the weak point though.

 

Alright, so again, that would require really good planning, like making sure I can transfer all the gas from the top to the main tank, to be able to move it down.

I would also have to think of ways when that wouldn't work either

 

Your wagon already has high center of gravity and prone to roll more than our trucks (so as 4Runner), I would highly recommend avoid liquid state items on the roof in case of roll over or un-expected weight shift while on the trails. Roof top tent - okay for overland points, gas... keep it on the bumper at the back (build bumper)

I stopped carrying gasoline in general for the weekend trips, gas stations are all within reach and I just fill the truck before heading into the woods. If you plan on multi-day trail exploration, you'll be surprised to find how many logging stations have gas, in all my multi day trail explorations there were only 2 places where extra 25L of gas were needed is Death Valley and Mojave Road. Lighter is better

 

Once you get a plate bumper with swing-out tire carrier, there are a few companies sellings aux fuel tanks that go in the stock spare location. Toyota probably offers an OEM tank in overseas markets, but you'll want something with a skid plate on the bottom. Just $$$, possibly $$$$.

 

Wait so the meet & Greet is the rally now?

 

February Meet and Greet is the “Scenic Directional Drive” far away from public eyes

 

With enough beer you could thaw the ground so it could dig in...

 

Hi guys,

What kind of lights do you install in the rear to be able to see when you are reversing in the bush?
And where do you install them?

 

I'm so glad you asked!




Cheap $30 Amazon pod lights




goal is to get as wide of a flood light as you can get. It just needs to illuminate the tree you're about to back into.

 

Wait, we are supposed to see?! Nobody told me that, explains dented tailgate and bumper.

Anything Amazon and cheap (flood lights) if we are staying on topic.

 

this is what I did and this is my post from 2011, I’ve changed each bulb once but the rubber housings have held up well and it’s still working flawlessly 10 years later!

 

Yes, we are. But only if you have a RR or anything more expensive that your liability coverage behind you...

 

Here’s the actual post I’m not too good at this multi quote thing but I’m trying my best
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/new-back-up-lights-with-pics.187107/#post-4005661

 

3rd gens have a backup camera with night vision, so it alleviates the need for brighter lights somewhat...

The LX470 uses the same #921 bulbs as Tacos, so you can do the 35W HIR bulb upgrade. It's the easiest upgrade compared to adding aux lights: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gy6-35-hir-921-reverse-light-upgrade-vs-high-power-leds.474996/ Unfortunately not many places have them in stock, so they're expensive ($36 ea. x2):

$10 Osram Northstar AV 69378 Bare Lamp Replacement

https://www.amazon.ca/Sylvania-58896-35BT4Q-OSRAM-Single-Halogen/dp/B001BMUFN8/

 

Cool,

So, since we always want more, what if I buy a set of 4, install 2 in the back on the roof rack, and 2 in the front, on the hood by the mirrors?
These ones are 16w each. Set for less than 50$

YEEGO DIRECT 4" LED Light Bar 48W 7200LM Flood Light Beam 2 Row Off Road Light Pods Work Lights for UTV ATV SUV Jeep Truck Tractor Pickup Boat (4 Pcs)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07D56783C/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?smid=A2XVD66QLVAEFN&psc=1


And for the hood, buy these brackets :

$13 LED Light Bar Mounting Bracket, Nilight 2PCS Universal Adjustable Pillar Hood Led Work Light Mount Bracket Clamp Holder for Off Road Jeep Truck SUV Installing Without Drilling, 2 Years Warranty

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0824RPMDB/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

 

That reverse camera light takes 2 bulbs?

I don't mind to buy them, it would save me from running wires all over the place

 

Started my fender flare/wheel well liner removal project this afternoon. The mission is to seek and destroy any rust corrosion on my 20 yr. old taco. I have never removed the fender flares but I always wondered how bad it was in there. Over the years I have always squirted Fluid Film in there as best I could in there by backing off the screws.

I was quite PLEASED when I removed the driver side rear! It was almost like new when I wiped away the oily buildup. The last picture shows the only rust I found so far.

Good example of how Krown creeps around from the backside through the fender clip holes.

 

Clean it, touch up and you're good for the next 20!