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Show me your truck camping setup!

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Pucks18, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. Apr 29, 2021 at 10:29 PM
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    jimf909

    jimf909 Battery almost dead...

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    Dead stock with oem 16" starfish wheels. We'll see how long that lasts. :) Topper of unknown origin.
    ^^^ Nice setup. It looks like you're getting a kid out for the best of times and years of memories. Enjoy.
     
  2. Apr 29, 2021 at 10:33 PM
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    Absolutely and thanks, I have a lot of work to do.
     
  3. May 14, 2021 at 8:42 PM
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    Here is a view into the fish camp life in a topper

    7EDA307B-60D5-4807-94EE-8B1DFC828A57.jpg 93797FA4-6A5E-444C-A343-9462957F80FF.jpg 263F0BE0-3EFF-43D0-8C49-FF0FD5457A57.jpg
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    onesojourner

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    I need to figure out a cargo slide.

    I saved the old bearings from my bike frame for this purpose. I am going to go look around tacoworld and see what I can find.

    Thoughts so far:
    Half inch plywood and aluminum to keep the weight down.
    Full extension or at least 5 of the 6 foot length.
    The slide will be centered or possibly take up the right 2/3rds of the bed.
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Jul 1, 2021 at 9:15 PM
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    [/QUOTE]

    What bumper and camper shell is that?
     
  6. Jul 1, 2021 at 9:16 PM
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    onesojourner

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    What bumper and camper shell is that?[/QUOTE]
    @FirstGenVol
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2021 at 3:31 AM
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    @FirstGenVol[/QUOTE]
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    Brute Force Fab makes the bumper. The shell is a ARE V Series made for a DC. Inexpensive roof basket and CVT awning.
     
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  8. Jul 2, 2021 at 4:11 AM
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    Funnyguy713

    Funnyguy713 I can't get Jiggy with this Sh!t

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    Water and power throughout the campsite. Thank God for portable AC.:yes:
    20210528_174459.jpg
     
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  9. Jul 2, 2021 at 4:31 AM
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    onesojourner

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  10. Jul 2, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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    Here’s my setup. Fridge in the backseat.30BF0583-6A54-41B7-9644-0A5BD2BE18B6.jpg6479623D-7153-4D32-A7AA-AF211D544BFB.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 2, 2021 at 5:50 AM
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    onesojourner

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    You guys are still posting the wrong pictures.

    Anyone else want to try?
     
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  12. Jul 2, 2021 at 5:59 AM
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    camping: (central pa)
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    if you have to pay for a ‘camping spot’ you’re doing it wrong.

    campgrounds? (Sun spot, nm)
    21457537_10155579154010275_2810283020046_9de96291b7070647360dff2f569b1baeddca5cc0.jpg

    if you check that date its after the supposed mercury spill or child porn investigation that had the whole observatory shut down.
     
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  13. Jul 2, 2021 at 6:00 AM
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    onesojourner

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    Now we're back on the right track.
     
  14. Jul 2, 2021 at 6:10 AM
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    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    Packed up and went to East Texas last weekend. Did a 7 mile ride in 90% humidity and remembered why I moved out west.

    Gotta say, I hate this whole Instagram social media glamping crap. This used to just be called littering.
     
  15. Jul 2, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    Vandalism.
     
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  16. Jul 2, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    onesojourner

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    I wish people would just take the rock home at that rate.
    No chapstick required out here this time of year. Come a little further east and check this one out https://www.buffaloriver.com/biking/ponca-downhill-mtb-trail/ 7 miles but it is 75% downhill. It is beautiful terrain.

    There are a lot of noobs camping out there right now. I predict they paint their rock and get over camping in short order, at least that is the hope.
     
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  17. Jul 2, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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  18. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Jul 3, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    You know, OP’s original post doesn’t say anything about being 1st gen specific

    Webster’s Dictionary defines Overlanding as: Carry was too much $hit with you and driving to work with a roof top tent on your truck.
     
  20. Jul 3, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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    onesojourner

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    I think any thread started in the first gen section can be assumed to be 1st gen specific. We have a general tundra forum for full participation.
     
  21. Jul 3, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    Sunnier

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    You’re both right. We may have avoided several of the guest postings if the thread title indicates “1st Gen”… but I figured OP either assumed readers would notice the sub-forum* or else he doesn’t know how to edit the thread.


    *In my experience, only 1st Gen owners check the sub-forums. Kinda makes sense, as every other generation is the same except for a hood scoop. :cool:
     
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  22. Jul 3, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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  23. Jul 7, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    onesojourner

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    An idea just hatched.

    New/nice/modern backpacks use this super stretchy 4 way material for the front pocket.
    You can see it here
    https://youtu.be/IDNw0U_M9BU?t=46

    I think this stuff would be awesome with a bit of velcro to attach it to the felt in the camper shell. I think I have found some that it 45" wide. I think that would cover the flat area of my shell roof. I would use it for light weight gear like kayak paddles, dog bowels and stuff like that.

    https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collec...ts/9-3-oz-stretch-mesh-nylon-6-6-with-dyneema

    It only comes in white and I would need $60-90 worth of fabric.
    https://ripstopbytheroll.com/produc...nylon-6-6-with-dyneema?variant=39467771723946
    Or this is half price:
    https://www.seattlefabrics.com/50-60-Spandura-Nylon-Spandex-1695-linear-yard_p_156.html
     
  24. Jul 7, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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    Your dog sounds like it needs more fiber.
     
  25. Jul 12, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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    You were right. I was unable to get the dog bowels up there. The dog is going to have to ride down below. I was able to get 2 6 gallon water jugs and 2 kayak paddles in there though. I will probably end up adding a bungie mid way back to help support the weight a little better. The drawback to this is I will not be able to velcro stuff to the roof anymore. This project cost an evening and forty won doll bears.



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  26. Jul 15, 2021 at 9:12 PM
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    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    Tried out the ol “bike tube between the camper shell” trick this evening. Works like a freaking charm. Figured I’d see how much I can cool it down by closing off the outside vents and repurposing my shop vac hose.


    Let’s just say that I will now be willing to camp any time of the year. I was able to get it from 88 ambient air temp to 73 in under 12 minutes. I can remote start my truck and extend or cut short the run time all from the convenience of my little home away from home.

    Really wish I had the full size flip window in my shell like some of you other guys.
     
  27. Jul 15, 2021 at 9:22 PM
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    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Dog bowels and forty one doll bears! I appreciate when guys are very specific in communicating their plans for their trucks. :thumbsup:
    :rofl:
     
  28. Jul 16, 2021 at 6:20 AM
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    onesojourner

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    I don't see the bike tube. This is an official daylight picture request.
     
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  29. Jul 16, 2021 at 7:11 AM
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  30. Jul 16, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    I figured that was kind of self explanatory. Partially blow up a 29” tube and wedge it into place. As you put more air into it, it gets much, much larger in diameter and will seal off the whole window opening. You will need to poke and push it around a bit to get it seated in the correct spots. I’ll get a pic this afternoon.

    I thought my janky “shop vac brush nozzle jammed into an air vent” would raise more eyebrows than the bike tube. Haha
     
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