Fun with GPS

Our adventure habitually takes us outside the boundaries of regularly traveled roads as well as along everyday commuter routes. On our journey it helps to know where we are, where we’re heading and to document those travels. Stumbling upon interesting history and culture along the route and even finding hidden geocache treasures can be an extra-added bonus. Several …

ARB Fridge/Freezer

UPDATE (Dec. ’23): We upgraded to a larger, dual-zone fridge for longer adventures. ======================== After deciding to undertake this adventure we set about thinking what we’d need and how to set it up. One of the most important things we need is to store refrigerated food for long periods of time. After the Tacoma was acquired, the ARB Fridge/Freezer and the …

The Camper Shell

my old blue shell on the white Tacoma
The Old Shell
vicious, sharp edges left behind
It is merely misting outside
rain-soaked bedsheets
Again, it was merely misting outside
Through the sheets onto the pad
screw right through an electrical wire
Detail oriented
still leaks a little bit
Better but not perfect

I traded in my old mid-90’s snugtop camper shell for a brand new snugtop Hi-Liner. I now have no idea why. I am extremely disappointed in the fit and finish and lack of attention to detail they took when making it. The installation was of the same low caliber as well. Aluminum drill shavings were left in and …