2020 overland/Camping build

I keep it on my Rago dash mount. I first put in tray you speak of but like it better on metal dash mount. Works great because of magnets in controller.

 

Thanks for the pictures! I just ordered the Rago dash mount a few days ago and hadn't considered putting the switches on. I might have to try that out.

 

How are you liking the Trigger 4? I know it's new and you haven't really put it through its paces but would you recommend it at this point?

 

I like its function, especially the app on my phone. I can light up camp if I here anything not normal from within the tent with my phone. The switch block is ok, not top quality switches but they work. The actual control box under hood is great so far, no issues. Looking forward to adding more accessories and really putting it to work using more than 1 switch at a time.

 

Thanks for the honest feedback. I'll likely get one of these in the near future. Having the option to move the switch box around seems like a great idea.

 

Did you install the Rago Fab plate yourself, or had it done. I watched the instal video, and it looks somewhat tedious what removing all components below like radio,etc. Please elaborate a little. Thanks.

 

Is that "awning" on the back attached to the RCI rack?

 

I installed myself. Installation was not bad at all. The installation video from Rago is spot on. I bought some trim removal tools from Amazon, Tresalto Auto Trim Removal Tool Kit, Set of 5 Pcs

$10 Tresalto Auto Trim Removal Tool Kit (No Scratch Plastic Pry Kit) , Door Panel Removal Tool, Car Clips, Push Rivets, Molding, Dashboards, Interior Trim Tools, Blue

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L8GHB7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tau_Tqb0Eb1KTZ938 which worked like a charm. The paper towel trick works well for radio removal. I was nervous at first but took my time and everything was fine. I drilled holes as small as could so that the screw needed to be turned in with Allen and put a piece of strapping at each bolt for a little extra support. I didn’t drill thru the cover that sits in that spot so I could hide the holes if ever removed. Very little shake when driving on and off road. Very satisfied with product.

 

No it’s bolted too the tent mounting rails. I picked up tent and awning in Chattanooga at CVT and they provided beefed up brackets and bolts because of where I wanted the awning mounted. Tundra is big so I didn’t want awning deployment to drivers side and tent deployment to passenger side creating need for a 10ft+width camp spot. I also like using tailgate for cooking ect.... and being covered by awning in back. It’s sits a little low at tailgate because the RCI rack is mid height(so I can still park in garage) but sometimes we make sacrifices.
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Thank you very much for providing me with some confidence to do it myself, and also the auto trim removal tool kit linked. Great build. Thanks!

 

Thank you. Very well thought out setup.

 

Just added a victory blitz bumper and 12k winch. The bumper I well made and keeps the factory look. The install was doable with a few friends. Also added the anytime time front camera, which you can see in last pic in between the y and o. Camera install was relatively easy, shipping and support was top notch. Highly recommend https://www.anytimebackupcamera.com/

 

Did your 80lb dog climb the ladder?

 

Nope, ended up buying her a ground tent to sleep in, which she loves or she sleeps in truck back seat or annex when winter camping.

 

Thanks, was wondering about that. Love the setup.

 

Love your setup, similar to what I'm doing.

Is your awning the 55"?
Did you run the ditch lights and use the wiring harness that came with the Trigger 4 or did you need to buy something else to mate the ditch light to the Trigger 4?

 

Thanks, wanted simple yet affective setup for single day or multi day trips. Getting ready to add decked system and Joolca nomad shower and sink setup.
Yes the awning is 55".
I cut the connector off trigger wires and wired the lights harness directly to trigger to cut down on connections.

 

What 4x4 store did you buy your ditch lights from. Are they called avw private lable

 

local store in my home town, they are private label. They are just ok. "You get what you pay for".

 

Great functional build! I like the bumper a lot. How do you like that RTT?

 

Thanks, victory makes good stuff. I really like the RTT. Setup and take down is slower than others on the market but it works with the lower bed rack in order to fit thru garage door. Truck isn’t a daily driver so I don’t remove to often.

 

Reviving this conversation… @mwadsw how do you like the Joolca shower/sink? Seems like a slick solution but haven’t seen one in real life.

 

I really like the setup, works as advertised. I went with the full kit with sink and all. A hot shower is amazing on a multiple day trip. Easy setup and tear down.

 

Awesome. Thanks. That full kit was my plan, but wanted some real world feedback. Thanks a bunch. Are you pulling water out of the jug/Jerry can?

 

I use a reliance 7 gallon, sometimes pull straight from river or creek. I run water pressure as low as possible and can take 2 nice showers from 7 gallons, or quiky shower and get 3-4 from 7 gallons.

 

Latest setup:
Ikamper mini with annex
Decked drawer system

 

LOVE the bumper.....definitely going to look into it. I really like how it matches the factory look!