From Ellie to Ellsworth - A Tacoma Transformation (new car, new name, some of the old mods)

Mod #6: WOLFBOX Rear View Mirror Camera

What and why: Rear view mirror replacement (since camper covers back window)
Parts:
1.

$250 WOLFBOX 12" Rear View Mirror Camera, 4K Mirror Dash Cam Front and Rear with 2.5K Rear camera, Smart Full Touch Screen backup camera for car, Dash Cam with WDR Camera,Night Vision,Free 64GB Card & GPS

https://www.amazon.com/WOLFBOX-Rear-View-Mirror-Camera/dp/B0B1B41WC9?crid=34RJI6PPQNRMZ&keywords=wolfbox&qid=1677378930&sprefix=wolfbox%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
2.

WOLFBOX USB C Hardwire Kit for G840S/G930/G910/G850 /G900/G840H/i05, not Suitable for 890, Hard Wire Car Charger Cable Kit 12V- 24V to 5V for Dash Cameras with Battery Drain Protection

https://www.amazon.com/WOLFBOX-Hardwire-Version-Charger-Protection/dp/B09X1L1GMX
Inspiration: Uber driver had one

 

Wow, you’re knocking this out of the park! Well done

 

Mod #7: Cargo Nets

What and why: keep things tighter up against the roof (for more overhead room while in camper and/or less jostling of your belongings while off-roading)
Parts:
1. Cargo Net - https://www.powertye.com/products/15in-30in-large-cargo-net?variant=39314414239853
2. GZila T-nuts - https://www.gzila.com/products/10-32-track-nut
3. Split Ring 8 Nickel 15 /Clamshell - https://www.westmarine.com/search?q=split+ring&search-button=&lang=en_US
Inspiration: get rid of those useless, loose nets, which hang low if anything is in them

 

In 2022, Ellie took us on many Baja adventures.

She navigated Ruta el Medano (Puerto Nuevo), Las Animas (Bahia de Los Angeles), and almost Playa La Chorera (Lázaro Cárdenas).

She's the ultimate glamping rig!

 

I’m confused with the gender change piece. Are you just buying a new truck and maybe moving over the parts or actually converting the original to a 4x4 off road model?

 

In 2023, Ellie navigated HWY 101 from San Francisco to Mendocino to Garberville to Eureka.

She met up with her Toyota Pals, "Dirty Taco" (a fellow Tacoma) and "Troopacabra" (a Land Cruiser Troopy).

 

We bought another tacoma (2019 TRD Off-Road) and are moving our mods over (GFC, bike tray/plate, cargo nets, rear-view camera). We're renaming our beloved adventure-rig from Ellie (2x4) to Ellsworth (4x4).

 

Meet Ellsworth. He's a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4.

Ellie was kind enough to lend him her camper as a welcome home gift. ; )

 

Ah got it! That makes sense then. Good call. Off road > sport.

Edit: better color too.

 

Ellie has been cleaned up, even with new bed cover to replace the camper void.

She's ready for a new owner, someone who can appreciate her smooth 1-year old suspension, sleek method wheels, quiet-yet-rugged all-terrain tires, sporty leather seats, and adventure-ready attitude! She's an amazing daily driver, who is ready for weekend glamping on short notice. She can hang with the overlanders. Just keep her out of the soft sand, ok?!

 

Exactly. We LOVE LOVE LOVED our first Tacoma (Sport). But, we saw a Craigslist ad for a used Tacoma (Off-Road) that we couldn't pass up. Hence, the gender-transformation (just in name!!!). Our Tacoma journey continues... now with our gray Ellsworth. : D

 

Good luck with the sale! Sweet truck!

 

Thanks! Ad is posted here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ort-double-cab-long-bed-2x4-35k-miles.794000/

 

I like the way you secured the plywood to the drings. Pretty simple but effective. I have been trying to use ratchet straps to do the same for axle mount bike racks but it kind of sucks. I'm going to steal your method and try it.

 

Let us know how it goes! We were thinking we should make a dozen and share with our fellow cyclists with tacomas!

 

How'd it go? We've been really happy with ours - best bike securing technique thus far by a long shot! Behind-vehicle racks are overrated. : )

Highly recommend these fork mounts: https://unakagearco.com/products/unaka-thru-axle-fork-mount?variant=36694754984100