My living quarters in remote places, shown here at Toroweap overlook campground
Home away from home
- Thread starter Ben Egbert
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It's actually as comfortable as my bed at home, once I climb in, and warm too. I can last about 3 days before I run out of ice.
Thanks, I like it a lot. The truck is a 2000, but only has 110,000 miles so I guess it will last a while.
Yes it's the off road addition with Bilstiens and I have added some Goodyear all terrain 10 ply tires. I have done cathedral valley, 3 x, white rim trail 2x, Toroweap, Alstrom point, and Chicken Corners to name a few.
AlanLichty
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Nice setup. My own photo "wagon" is a 25' motorhome which is a far cry from roughing it but I can't drive it into the types of places you cite. I have a 4wd Tacoma I'd love to be able to tow but Toyota says no way without disconnecting the drive shafts.
Tacomas are very good off road, maybe you could trailer it.
AlanLichty
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I am giving that some very serious consideration. Last time I was down in the Colorado Plateau area I was feeling quite constrained in where I could drive to shoot.
Hey Ben,
What a nice set up you have. I have thought of doing something similar in my Grand Cherokee but with all of my measurements I run out of head space with the remaining space being too small to fit anything in. Still... I keep trying to come up with ideas. One day, I might think of something that will fit.
Jim
What a nice set up you have. I have thought of doing something similar in my Grand Cherokee but with all of my measurements I run out of head space with the remaining space being too small to fit anything in. Still... I keep trying to come up with ideas. One day, I might think of something that will fit.
Jim
Right Jim, I have looked at 4runners and most of that style don't have a flat enough floor even with seats removed. I wish I had a taller canopy and a longer bed, I just barely fit lengthwise. I would start with a Tacoma next time as they are smaller and can get into tighter terrain. But this one works so long as I remain nimble enough to crawl in.
AlanLichty
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I know exactly where it will get me
I went through three different Toyota trucks while I lived in Salt Lake City (this new one is #5). They saw a lot of Utah road/backroad miles before I left for the NW.