Recent content by MotoDave

As of March both Ford and Rivian are able to use nearly any Tesla Supercharger with an adapter. Sort of a game changer for me when considering an EV to replace my GX460 (I will likely buy a R1S in another year or two when used values come down a bit more). I don't do HUGE road trips often...

Probably helps bring their trade in offer closer to the blue book value, I could see it being an incentive to trade in a vehicle rather than sell it private party if someone was already looking to buy one. The very specific set of vehicles they call out is sort of weird ...

Actually most of the 'shell with a tent' type camper I've seen mount to the truck bed pretty much like a fiberglass cap, either with a big c-clamp or a bracket that picks up on the factory tie down rails. They shouldn't be any harder to remove than a fiberglass shell (which is still a pain in...

From Toyota's instagram account (nothing on the toyota pressroom yet)

On my 2012 Double cab Tundra I was pretty happy with Icon add-a-leaf, daystar cradles and air bags. Bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear in the middle setting up front. I ran the air bags with no pressure when the camper was off the truck. When I first got the camper with stock rear suspension...

I've seen GX550 payload ratings of 1,545lb on Overtrail (18” wheels) LC250 1958 Edition Payload: 1687 lbs (GVWR 6725 lbs - Curb Weight 5038 lbs)

A bunch of details dropped today: https://pressroom.toyota.com/the-evolution-of-a-legend-the-all-new-2024-land-cruiser/ 1958 edition starting MSRP $55,950 Pricing (copied from ih8mud https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/land-cruiser-pricing-announced.1332807/) 23 mpg combined (22 city / 25 hwy /...

IF you care, the 3.0 diesel is a lot worse than a 5.3 or 6.2 gas V8 in terms of emissions. I'm honestly not sure compared to a HD gas V8, since they don't need to meet the same emissions regs as a 1/2 ton gas, I wouldn't be surprised if they're even dirtier than the 1/2 ton diesel.

They make non insulated versions also, I have the older 6 sided one without the floor, thought they make ones now with a floor that would be better as a tent. https://quicksetshelters.com/camping I really like that the side panels can all be removed to make a giant screen room, or the panels...

They're tie down points for shipping. As AlwaysRoaming said you can get recovery points like these: https://www.treatyoakoffroad.com/product/gx460-5th-gen-4runner-recovery-point

I find it worth having this type of cheap small handheld around, even when I have a mobile 2m installed in my truck. Can hand it to spotters, others in your group that don't have their own radio, or a group heading out on a hike. I found good performance improvements from a better antenna ()...

Another option is a hood channel mount like this: https://www.gamiviti.com/antenna-brackets I've used them on my last 2 trucks, and been satisfied with the performance. I think the ground plane is somewhat better than the ditch light locatiuon ... but I'm no expert. Its worked fine for me for...

Your comment made me think of the V8 dodge dakotas. I always thought those (and the durangos) were a good size, a little bigger than the very small 1st gen tacomas/frontier but not 1.2 ton size. I think the new tacoma is basically the size of the 1st gen Tundra. edit: Ugh I feel old - just...

I'm pretty sure the Tacoma, 4runner and GX all have the same seating position issues. The GX might be a little easier to deal with because the seats are more adjustable. But for sure I don't find my GX as comfortable after long drives as my Tundra was. I'm excited for the new Land Cruiser...

If you like the 4runner but want higher towing capability, maybe the Lexus GX460 is an option? They have the 4.6L V8 and 6 speed auto out of the Tundra, same size body as the 4Runner. New they're stupidly expensive but they depreciate more than the 4runners do, I bought a 2010 with 120k miles...