Life Happens Build Thread

Thank you for that advice. Haven't really looked at their accessories but the advice will save me time. I am however going to put a decked system in before I get the topper.

 

Thank you very much! I thought I had seen in one of your pictures that you have a third brake light in your rear window panel of the RLD...did you install that, or did it come with it? On their website, the caps shown do not have the 3rd brake light, whereas RSI Smart Cap does.

 

It came with mine. I would think it’s standard per DOT laws but not 100% sure

 

Okay cool. Thanks. Maybe it's a new feature that they just don't have up on the site yet. I definitely want it there, as it just provides more visibility.

Right now the only advantage I can see of the RSI Smart Cap is the fact that it is angled towards the cab at the front (thought there aren't any photos of it on a Tundra yet). The main disadvantage is that it's modular, and has to be assembled. That, and the fact that it won't be available until summer (at the earliest).

Thanks again for your help! If you happen to have or take more photos of the cap on the truck, how it mounts and particularly the space between the cab and the front of the cap, I'd love to see them. There just aren't any good photos online, aside from the ones you have already posted.

 

The last one, because. Haha

 

So awesome! Thank you!

 

Which 23Zero Awning do you have? The 180R? Do you like it? I have been looking through their options.

 

Yep!

 

Awesome. Thank you.

 

I like the RSI over the RLD because it it closer to the cab. Thank you for sharing. But still love the build. Looking forward to the further progress/updates.

 

Love the overland rig, I see all these build threads with these and wish I went that route now!

 

Thanks!

 

Since I’m a slacker I will update and take pics later here’s the latest:
- midland 275 going in this week
- 67 Designs mounts install on @ragofabrication dash plate
- Jeep Uniq mounts on the way
- C4 sliders installed
- James Baroud Grand RAID XXL installed
- Mount for GoalZero should be here this week from the awesome UpTop Overland crew
- 23Zero 180 awning installed
- 23Zero Shower installed
- Hi-lift mounted in the roof
- 40% seat delete and storage installed (homemade with Baltic birch)
- Rigd Ultraswing
- 11 Gal front runner water container

I think thats it been a lot of work during the lock down

 

I also changed out all the struts in the RLD to create a canopy effect, and also needed to shorten them to give the James Baroud some space

 

See lots of things happening that I keep forgetting.
Ordered the 1Up rack for a variety of reasons. The Thule was great for a Subaru not so much for the truck.

 

Thanks man.
Probably next year with 37’s

 

I am looking at the C4 bumper. Honestly I’m not 100% sure right now though. I’m trying to tie up loose ends and get it on the road first before I make any changes now.

 

Looking good!!

 

Thanks!

 

Been tying up any loose ends.
- Installed the frontrunner water tank on the seat delete.
- put on the 67design mounts
- installed a midland 275 radio (pics coming)
- relocates my hi-lift on the roof to give it clearance for the awning mount.
Fridge and battery will go in this week.
Also got the ARB compressor and mount in thanks to @Bannock452

 

I’m leaning towards the bannock mount and twin arb compressor. What lead to your decision to go this route? Does the switch go in your cab or near the compressor? Are you going with a manifold and or tank?

 

What will you be mounting to the Rago plate?

 

It holds my baofeng and midland on one, Inreach on another and iPad mini.

 

I put it under the hood for now. I will run it to my switch pro eventually. I don’t have any open spots.

 

And I also went that route because I could get it quick and the rago mounted on the driver side which would have all my wiring that would have had to move. I must say phenomenal customer service on it. I even texted him yesterday and he replied. Hated doing it, but wanted to not screw it up.

 

Do you have pics of them attached? Love to see a pic of the cockpit of your truck.

Once again, Truck is looking good!!

 

Not yet. I don’t keep them loaded in there. I’ll get you one this week. I need to adjust a few of the arm positions