There are trade offs either way. I like the Bestop front and rear closures better- but the system over all seems fussier. I just drove 5 hours to the beach (where it’s pouring rain) and I’ve never attached the rear Velcro or done anything about the front connection on my softopper. It’s...
Glow sticks/ head lamps. Cheap from Amazon and hours of entertainment for kids.
And I'll second keeping the food simple. Yes, you CAN make gourmet food while camping, but it just adds stress and gear to an activity that is best left simple (at least while you're still figuring things out).
I've got a Yakima Outpost Rack Setup for Sale/ Trade. I'm looking for Tube Doors, or Ace Engineering Sliders
Over $1k for everything new. I'll take $550 for the setup. Works great for a RTT- SUPER sturdy. It doesn't include the Toyota adapters for the factory bed rails so I just popped mine...
Short answer- No.
I've been after the same thing. There are load bearing bed caps (RLD designs, etc) but they are too expensive for my use. There are foldable soft tops (softopper, bestop)- and they can be combined with a Datin Fab rack to sort of accomplish what you're talking about.
I...
Any interest in cash w/ a partial trade? I've got the yakima outpost hd system and a highspeed bike tray (since you mention MTB.) I'm in Birmingham- so not too far away.
Rack - https://rhrswag.com/product/yakima-outpost-hd-rack-system/
Tray- https://yakima.com/products/highspeed
Nudging this to see if anyone has pics of bedlined/ vinyl wrapped fenders (fenders only- I can't afford to do the entire vehicle in either). Mine are taking a beating off road
I'll echo what several people have said. It was not on my priority list. But I ended up picking up a used JT with ACC. We did a 7hr road trip in the first couple weeks of owning it. I'm converted. It's easy to use and reduces fatigue on long trips. I don't use it everyday but I love it for...
Thanks. Your setup looks sweet. I was actually looking at a gator soft top rubicon when I posted this but it sold before I could get to the dealership.
@HorneyBadger Right?! I love the painted fenders but I'm surprised you don't see diamond plate (or even vinyl) protection for them like the old Defender 90s. I'm always setting beers and tools down on the front fenders and I know I'll scratch them up eventually
@msrebel, Yeah. I haven't gotten them into any serious mud yet. But any puddle I went through used to coat the side of the vehicle- and that has been alleviated. I sat on them for a week or 2 before I installed them because one review I read said they thought they'd get destroyed off road...