Overland TRDOR Build

Life has led me to my first opportunity to purchase a brand new vehicle. Being that I have been so happy with my 2nd gen Tacoma, I decided to purchase a TRD Offroad Doublecab. Another factor that helped is the significant quantity of parts from my 2005 that work on the 2017. I ordered the truck Sept 24th and I FINALLY get to pick it up tomorrow October 29th (I know some waited longer).

I had my dealer swap the ARB suspension and my TRD Pro wheels and tires over, so they've had the 05 for three days. I haven't even seen the truck in person yet! But, I did however get a teaser photo yesterday.

The plans for this one will include everything the 05 had but better. I learned a lot about what works for us and what could use some improvements for touring.

Current Photo


Mods:
Engine
3.5 Litre All Stock For Now

Suspension/Wheels/Tires
OME Nitro Charger Shocks
OME Dakar Heavy Load Leaf Springs
OME 886 Springs
TRD Pro Wheels Grey
BFG K02 275/70/17

Bar Work
ARB Tacoma Summit Bar

Electrical
RED ARC Smart Solenoid
Blue Sea Systems 12cct Fuse Holder, 3-100A Breakers, 1-80A Breaker
3- Group 35 Optima Yellow Top Batteries
OTRATTW switches
Fireworks 240W light bar
260W 9" LED Spotties
OFF-Grid Engineering Dual Battery Tray


ACCESSORIES
Tepui Autana Sky Tent with Annex
Front Runner Bed Bars
PrInSu Design Studio Cab Rac
IronMan 4x4 50L Fridge Freezer
ARB 2M Awning
Dunn and Watson 50L Aluminum Fridge Slide
Dunn and Watson 40" Long 125 kg Drawer Slides
Custom home built topper
Custom home built bed unit (includes, 2 drawers, fridge area, 3rd battery compartment and all in bed electrical distribution, 60L water tank and 1GPM pump, houses Smittybilt air compressor)

Picture from High River Toyota after lift had been installed


My 2005


New and Old together

 

Nice work. That's a really good suspension. I had that on my truck at one point.

Sometimes I wish I would have gotten that tent instead of the one I did. Would be nice to have an annex.

 

Thanks man. Yea I will not do another RTT without an annex, having that extra space is SO handy.

 

Very nice!

 

Here's an update of where the truck is at now.

I built a topper and a in bed drawer system that has allowed us to be organized and efficient when touring.










And some pictures from our BC Overland Rally Trip

 

I want that camper!!! Very nice work man! Seems you stepped up your game on the second build

 

Thanks man! Decided that with the new truck, may as well build what I wanted and not regret what I did, just go that extra step and be happier in the long run.

 

Couldn't agree more with that man keep it up

 

Lately, I've really been racking my brain about weight and functionality of our current setup.

The weight is a huge factor, and I am going to re-build with an all aluminum drawer/storage setup in the bed of the truck this winter.

But on the functionality note, I've been messing around on CAD again and have come up with a few fun designs. I'll show the one I'm most leaning towards right now.

Most of the inspiration of this one comes from Globatrol. We met Justin and Jen two summers ago on their way up through Alberta on their way to Alaska. We loved their setup and Justin has been kind enough to converse with me about the details of his setup and build.

Here's where I'm at with the design.