Advice for building out 2013 base model

Heyo, my parents recently gifted me a 2013 2wd AC long bed with the 2.7L for my college graduation. We all acknowledge that for me this will just be an "intermediate" truck before I can get the one I really want (2nd gen double cab long bed 4x4 with the 6-cyl). In the meantime, since this truck has the bed style and generation that I want, I want to start the process of building it out for camping/short term living.

My goal is to essentially build everything in the list below for this truck, but in such a way that I can easily rip it out and put it in a different truck later (and also NOT put any holes in this 2013 that aren't already there). Interested in seeing what you guys have/have seen for this sorta unique situation.

List of additions I'd like:

- 12V dual battery system (no solar right now, but leave the option open for it later)
- includes topper interior lights, diesel heater, future fridge, USB plugs for charging devices
- full-width drawer/sleeping platform system (preferably 2 drawers with access panels for in front/behind wheel humps for 12V system parts
- sealing the topper to prevent leaks (I have the end-goal topper for me - Leer 180 with sliding windoors)
- carpeting and installing interior lights in topper (not truck related, but on my todo list)
- water tank/pump system would be cool, but is more of a want than a need
- debating my need for a rack on the cab since it's not my "final form" (AC instead of DC), but thoughts?

Just curious what's out there, thank you all!

 

Welcome.

This thread is going to be super useful for you.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-2nd-gen-tacoma-today.6499/

Also consider the specialized "Garage" fora for things like tires, suspension, etc...

 

I don't have anything to add that's helpful.

But congratulations on graduating college.

 

My advice is keep the regular cab and solid axle swap it when you have the money, or do a sick PreRunner build with some long travel.

 

He’s got an access cab

 

I’d suggest windoors on the topper
I prefer the aluminum work style with full length doors on all sides, but having some access from the sides is really nice