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Bubble level for overlanding

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by foothill96tacoma, Oct 12, 2020.

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  1. Oct 12, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    I'm hoping to have a bubble level somewhere on my dashboard or interior that I can easily view on my overlanding adventures. So...
    1. What model(s) would you suggest for use with a Gen 1?
    2. Where have you placed such a level on the dashboard or interior?
    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    I just use the ground in relation to my view outside the vehicle.

    There's shit...then oh shit....then oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck

    20191224_103918.jpg
     
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    Personally I prefer hanging a plumb bob off my rearview mirror. If it touches my nuts I know I'm too far off grade.
     
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    if you're wheeling and making driving decisions based on your inclinometer you need more seat time and stay off big boy obstacles. also if you're looking at you're inclinometer or "bubble level" instead of the trail or your spotter...youre doing it wrong.
     
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    Man I wish I had been doing video when that happened lol. The way you teetered when sliding backward onto that mound of dirt is the closest I've come to seeing someone flop (without actually flopping). Was like watching a metronome slowly return to center
     
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    And in the back of my mind I had thought -

    "It'd be fucking cool if I rolled it; get an exo built on the outside and make it a dedicated trail rig"

    Maybe it'll be someone else's turn in Moab o_O
     
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    that would be a pretty embarrassing spot to roll.

    *hey look, a mound of dirt on an otherwise flat road, better show off and drive on it*

    haha
     
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    2wd Prerunner problems lol, he slid backward down a hill
     
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    If you're not almost sitting on the center console or the arm rest, you've still got a few degrees to go haha
     
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    Lots of sail boat fuel
    Also, Overlanding you won't really be taking risks like that.
     
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    ftfy
     
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    Lots of loose rocks, had rained the day before, and two wheel drive.

    I was doing 4x4 stuff in a Prerunner; how else do you gain experience :anonymous:
     
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    Pedal down, send’r bud!
    :D
     
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  17. Oct 12, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    I'm looking for a bubble level so I can level my truck for camping/sleeping.
     
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    You do that by look/feel. Don't buy into this whole "overlanding" marketing thing as camping has been around for a lot longer than we have.

    Can't imagine an actual spot on the vehicle that's supposed to be level with the ground.

    If there is, what about cant?

    Just move around until your head is above your feet.

    You're overthinking this whole thing :rofl:
     
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    here, 9.91...put it in your glove box. when you want to level the truck, but it in on the bed rail or something flat, park on some rocks, put back in the glove box. done.

    sorry for the big image

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    $4 Camco Camper/RV T Level - Features Front to Back/Side to Side RV Leveling - Easy Install w/Screws or Adhesive Tape - Measures 1.625” x 2.25” x 0.56” (25543)
    https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Level-...a-384750508988&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=58868507981
     
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    Screw it right on top of the hood :rofl:
     
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