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Walk-around Epic Tacoma Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by timelesstaco, Jul 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM.

  1. Jul 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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    timelesstaco

    timelesstaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Evan is one of the coolest people I have ever met, and he has built out his setup to be almost as cool
    Evan dives deep into all the details of his epic build with the almighty alucab camper. He even has a full INDOOR stand up shower going on in there!! From a fireplace to hot water, there isn't anything that Evan doesn't have covered with his build out!

    Hope you enjoy and get some build ideas from this well thought-out adventure rig I'm all about using new technologies to bring me closer to the outdoors, rather than separate. It has been so cool meeting and exploring with such an awesome like-minded person!

    Vermont Jose Evan-33.jpg Vermont Jose Evan-15.jpg Vermont Jose Evan-51.jpg Vermont Jose Evan-64.jpg Vermont Jose Evan-32.jpg
    Vermont Jose Evan-15.jpg Vermont Jose Evan-11.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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    shadesbro

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    clean setup!
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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    My first thought- what does all that weigh?
     
  4. Jul 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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    All the things!


    ... [silence] ...
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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    I think one of the major draws to Tacoma is the ability to set it up the way the individual likes it.
    Like Lego for grown ups.
    Similar to the AR15 Platform.
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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    yup and so much aftermarket support for the platform. And the reliability of the tacoma
     
  7. Jul 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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    Awesome rig....great video tour
     
  8. Jul 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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    Helllll yeahhhh!
     
  9. Jul 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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    Camper is 450lbs and with all his gear, I'd guess in the 600-800lb range
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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    different strokes for different folks!
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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    Yes sir!!! This is my lego setup
    echo lake-7.jpg Dusty Pines trip-3.jpg Vermont Jose Evan.jpg patient the pine-50.jpg lakehurst lake-8.jpg lakehurst lake-14.jpg lakehurst lake-41.jpg lakehurst lake-15.jpg Dusty Pines trip-10.jpg
     
  12. Jul 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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    endless!!!
     
  13. Jul 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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    I'm not a big fan of these roof top camping platforms, but I have to admit that the 3rd Gen truck in the OP's post is pretty bad ass! I'm somewhat of a closet prepper and I could see that rig coming in handy one day!
     
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    Having standing height inside really changes the game!
     
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    The way AI is moving yea, I could live out of my little camper, my Dometic fridge, Jackery 1000 Pro, Goal Zero 400, and smaller power banks
    coupled with 200watt solar panels, dry goods, smokes, and some fire starter. All I'd need is clean water and I'd bring my Berkey for that.
    I'd pack my .22 LR, my AR15, and a hand-gun to boot.
     
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    100%

    I'm just not big on the influencer route and bringing the indoors outdoors... but to each their own.
     
  17. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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    Good looking truck, but that be first post reads like a tech bro performance annual
    review. :rofl:
     
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  18. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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    you think the guy using Milwaukee packouts as furniture is an influencer? :rofl:
     
  19. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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    hellllll yeahhhh!
     
  20. Jul 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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    Uhhhh... yes. Case in point. o_O
     

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