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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1x1, Mar 18, 2011.

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  1. May 10, 2017 at 9:24 PM
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    This looks really good. I like how the edges contour with the bed of the truck. Your access hatches are super nice too!
     
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  2. May 21, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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  3. Jul 11, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    @manida Where did you find those sleeping mats?
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    Is this pull out on sliders or rollers of any kind or does it just slide on the bed floor?
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2018 at 11:20 PM
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    Where can i find this end cap canvas thing?
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    If you were to guess, what would you say it weighs? How are your springs/rear shocks handling the weight?
     
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  7. Mar 29, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    The whole drawer assembly is 5 parts.
    2 drawers approx. 25lbs each
    Center box approx 60lbs
    2 side parts approx 10lbs ea

    Suspension is unchanged. I take everything out if i have to use full bed. Light enough to move out by myself.
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    Id also like to know. Im 6'+ and sleeping in the bed for camping is cramped.
     
    TacoSauce04, Mar 29, 2018
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  9. Nov 6, 2018 at 1:33 AM
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    any chance you have a link/dimensions for those sleep pads?
     
    smokey_yota, Nov 6, 2018
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  10. Jan 11, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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  11. Sep 15, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    Hey man,
    How deep were the drawers?
    I'm designing my drawers and if I let the platform rest on the wheel wells, the drawer depth would be around 7 inches.
    Seems shallow. Did you rest the platform on the wheel wells or go a little higher?
    Thanks
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    the drawers are 7" deep. I designed them to rest on the wheel wells. the height worked out well and were designed to fit rubbermaid containers from Lowes. just deep enough for my bike helmet. the drawers are long. all the way to the back of the bed.
     
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  13. Sep 15, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Home Depot won't even cut that stuff in the store for you. Or shouldn't.
     
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  14. Sep 16, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    Thanks man.
    Debating if I wanna add an inch over the wheel well. Would require a couple more pieces of wood, but unsure how the 1" would affect me in the camper shell in terms of head room.
     
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  15. Sep 16, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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    Do you have a cab height camper shell?
    I had a snugtop hi liner (about 3 inches taller than the truck's cab). My platform was about 1 3/8" taller than the wheel wells. I could kind of sit up, but not comfortably.
     
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  16. Sep 16, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    Yes cab height.
    I'm going to be on the lookout for a tradesmen type shell, but for now it will be cab height.
    I still have my RTT and plan on using the back for more stealth when I go fishing. I can't really determine if I care to sit up in the shell, I haven't done any shell sleeping.
    Tough decision. Hard to visualize a difference in inch or so :rofl:
     
    frenchee, Sep 16, 2019
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  17. Sep 16, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    Makes sense. I pretty much only slept in mine for stealth camping as well. I didn't hang out there much.
     
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  18. Sep 16, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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    I slept in mine. I'm 6'+ and sleeping in short bed was tough. I crawled in and out of the shell on the platform so I added 1/2" foam pad to ease the knees. I used 5/8 plywood over the wheel wells. next time I build a set I'll use 1/2" plywood for the top of the sides. better on weight and the sides don't get a lot of weight on top.
     
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  19. Jul 20, 2022 at 9:08 PM
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    this is pretty genius. Especially if you install a system like the one from @BamBeds where it's three stackable horizontal slats.
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2022 at 3:54 AM
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    Was using a simple setup with 2x8s, plywood, a cooler, and storage totes from walmart. Decided to up my camping setup to accommodate a fridge and added a waterport. Not pictured is a second battery in the truck bed between the cab and passenger side wheel well. Plus an air compressor in the same spot on the other side of the truck bed that has an air line coming out of the truck bed leading to the little area behind the gas pump cover

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