WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

Thank you sir

 

No problem

 

Looks great! Question, do you still like your tonneau Cover, looks like RetraxONE XR??

 

I've only had the cover for a few weeks, but so far I do like it. When I went to the local dump to get rid of a bunch of scrap materials, it was fine pushing it open and it didn't snag on any of the wood scarps that were sticking up. Getting around with the bars in place was fine, but hindsight is always 20/20, and having a powered one would be nice with the rails in place. If you want a nice cover but don't want to spend the money for a powered one, I think it is nice and works well. You can always opt for Aluminum slats if you want a more premium materia/feel. Take what I say with a grain of salt though as its the only cover I've ever owned.

Also if money were not an issue I would have gone with the Retrax EQ Tonneau Cover since you can open it with the OEM key fob. Its 3200 though vs the 1700 for the RetraxONE XR with composite slats.

 

Thanks! I'll take a look at it.

 

Great, thanks for the insight. I am looking to buy one in the spring, too cold to install it now, and if OK may ping you back for an update. The EQ looks awesome, but it is pricey ;-)

 

confusing instructions is an understatement… took forever to figure out the whole string thing… look great and solid step for sure though.

 

Are you able to run your fridge off this full time using that hood solar panel or do you have another battery?
I debated on doing this same thing to run my Dometic 55.

 

Drove it, test fitted some 17X8.5, +25 offset Method 318s, tinted the front windows 30% to match the factory rears and tinted the windshield 50%.
Now it has 500 miles on the OBO.

 

I'm considering this rack, can you confirm it does not affect the opening of panoramic sunroof?

 

I did some research after seeing this post too and they confirmed it will not fit if you have a pano roof

sorry they as in yotagarage

 

no worries, thanks

 

I run my fridge full time off just the starter battery. In the summer the solar helps top off the fridge as it runs more often in the heat whereas my heater only runs when I use it for sleeping in the winter. And in the winter the fridge cycles a lot less, but I’ve had great success with just one beefy battery and my Dometic 75

 

Full time like 24/7 in the truck pulling power?

 

They don’t pull power non stop. They cycle on and off to maintain temp.

 

Yeah I get that part, but didn't know if he just kept his plugged in all the time. I have a EcoFlow Glacier but it lives in the house and goes to the truck for trips. But I don't have a bed cover so I'd be reluctant to leave on abed slide exposed 24/7

 

I used to run mine off a 100ah lithium battery in my van and on my Tacoma 24/7 but they were fed with like 300w of solar.
I was mostly curious if the 80w hood panel was worth it.

 

Installed bed cover and tailgate seal

 

As I'm sure I stand in a small group on this matter. I do not like the phone charging pads in the newer vehicles. I find them to be slow and more of a eye sore. I spent some time thinking about what I could make to cover this section. After a few renderings I took a TrailHunter patch I picked up at the overland expo last year and some thick black leather and began my project embedded the patch into the leather. Using a previous rendering I had made as my stencil I think my final product turned out pretty good. Not for everyone, but maybe an idea for someone else out there wanting a similar result.

 

Nice job. Could you provide a link to which tailgate seal you bought and more pictures showing more of the top end? Thx

 

Here is the link to the seal. You want to see more pictures of the seal?

$29 ESI Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 10ft for use with Truck Caps and Tonneau Covers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IPQWXZQ

 

Yes, Of how you installed it. Your picture shows the bottom and part way up the side. It would be helpful to see how you finished the side at the top rail.

 

Ok I’ll snap more pics tomorrow. This video was helpful. Mine is slightly different than the video, they just cut the side in 2 sections. I cut a notch to go around the bumper.
https://youtu.be/O84S8WxqXu8

 

Awesome. I appreciate it!

 

I like it, but think it could use some stitching to accentuate it more.

 

Here are more pictures

 

What seat cover is this?

 

I am the person who asked originally there...I ended up going the Prinsu route and am happy with my decision. Initially I wanted only a non-drill option because I didn't want to personally drill and couldn't find a shop I trusted enough to do it.

 

Very helpful. Thank you very much! I’ve used similar material on other trucks and it was always trial and error. Good to see how you installed it.

 

I finally got my $168 Heritage Grill from Lewis Toyota. Brad the parts manager over there got me all fixed up after the usps mishap.

Now I need to figure out what light bar to go with and grab some marker lights.

I'd love to use the TRD Pro Light Bar switch if possible, but it looks like Diode Dynamics says theirs won't work with the factory switch.