Overland Rig

Thinking of doing an overland rig once I have the money. Would greatly appreciate if you post pics if you have a rig to help me with ideas

 

Hope you're ready to drool, get mad (at the $$$$$), drool some more, make plans.... change them, and spend a whole lot of time on TW; sifting through posts.

I started here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/old-man-emu-setups-on-1st-gen.141055/page-176#post-17084759

Been on the 'overlanding-kick' for some time now. Still not dead-set on what I want. Guess it's the nature of the beast. Good luck!

 

Then there's this sick-as-F*#$ rig.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/jbtacomas-trail-toy.387402/#post-10634216

Lots of ideas on this site. I picked up a second job because of this truck. <insert rant here>

 

Depends just where your planning to overland !!

Quite a different load out between the jungle and the Arctic or the far reaches of the Mall parking lot

 

Laughed pretty good when I read this. I'm currently at drool some more since coming to the realization that my wallet and overlanding are currently on different planets. Baby steps right?

There was a thread going around called 'I hate to ask' or 'I have to ask' that has some good videos. I'll see if I can dig it up.

Found it

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/im-sorry-but-i-gotta-ask.530795/

 

You need to have a idea on where you want to go. This is my “overlanding rig” which happens to also be my DD. Icon extended travel upfront with OME Dakar’s I’m back for heavier loads, ARB bar with smittybilt winch, 255/85/16 BFG mud terrains. The ARE shell holds everything I need in the bed as well as acting as a weather barrier and lockable storage

 

Found this on Pinterest. I have a 2003 Blk ext cab and putting the same type camper shell on. Picture a swingout tire w/Jerry can holder rear bumper, off-road front bumper w/winch and that’ll be my truck when I’m all done!
whoever’s truck this is it’s awesome !!!

 

Not a Tacoma but here's my 'Overland' rig...


Bed, Fridge, Heater, Solar, 4x4... Been from the Arctic Circle in Alaska to the southern border of Mexico.

 

Go to Overland Expo. You’ll learn a lot from speaking directly to vendors.

 

I was at the last NC Asville expo. Higly recommended. https://www.overlandexpo.com/

 

I’m working on my first Tacoma Adventure build right now. Had a few others, Full Size 2500 Crew Cab/ Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, even an old school Jeep XJ Cherokee. My thoughts keep it simple(ish) and light. I have a deposit down on a new GoFastCamper (search Hondo Garage on this forum). Don’t get me wrong a full on Goose Gear “kitchen” for 6K is neat to have... but for most of use keeping it light, simple, and MODULAR is much easier and cheaper in the long run. I’m a guy who changes vehicles a lot so i try not to get locked into anything one vehicle specific.

My first thought was to build a RTT on a low profile bed bar over a Tonneau cover KBVoodoo on here makes a GREAT option. That way your clearance will remain low and you can still have lockable storage for your gear, in the end the GFC won out for my particular needs.

Check out Expedition Portal for a lot of cool ideas

Loooooong story short, use what you have, get out and see what adjustments you need to make, and get out some more. While obsessing over build details is WAY fun it kind of misses the point of adventure. Good luck!!! Have fun.

-Yota

 

Fantastic

 

I went to Overland Expo a couple years ago and had a great time.