I was actually very surprised by the powered tailgate. But, I come to find I use it all the time. Would I specifically pay for the option? Not likely. But since I have it with the TH, I do find I like it. Once you have it, it's amazing how often you get something out of the bed, using both...
Some good suggestions. But one thing that would ever always regardless of trip type be kept in Riddick?
#1 Jump Battery. Though with a hybrid that generally keeps the 12V topped off, that's largely a carry-over from a non-hybrid life.
#1 (alt) - Kinetic rope.
Beyond that, depends on whether...
Your team was kind enough to send me the installation manual. You're using 2 pair of ratchet straps, attaching to points above the slides, to restrict for-aft movement. That will keep someone from pulling it too far back and dropping slides and cargo on their feet. It's not 'securing' to the...
I've run a few sets of KO2s, from a Suburban to a Wrangler. My own experience was they didn't get particularly noisy until near end of life. I ran one set right to 59,000 miles. Just curious your application (abrasive roads, mileage, etc.).
Michigan roads, other than pothole'd, aren't...
I went with LT275/70R18s, which are essentially a 34-inch tire with a tread width of about 10.8 inches.
After running 35x12.5s for the better part of a decade, I was already leaning toward a narrower tire. Looking through a lot of the early 4th-gen tire reviews, it seemed that most tires 35...
For Sale: Genuine Toyota / ARB Trailhunter Bed Sport Bar
Removed from my 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter to make way for an Alu-Cab Canopy.
Condition is very good overall. There are a small number of light scratches visible upon close inspection, but no other issues.
The sport bar is currently fully...
Well...
Honestly, based on everything you've written, I don't think anyone should try to talk you out of the Canyon.
If your primary criteria are ride quality, cabin comfort, seating position, visibility, purchase price, financing cost, and overall daily-driver experience, it sounds like you've...
Yes.
One thing I like about the Trailhunter OEM wheels is that when I’m hand-washing the vehicle, they don’t spray water back at me nearly as much as many other wheels do.
Fuel Economy
I'd rather not reopen the entire discussion of who gets 29 MPG in their Trailhunter versus those getting 12. Based on my prior analysis of forum threads, that seems largely driven by driving style and cruising speed.
From a stoplight, I'm probably "average+". It's a truck, and I...
I submitted a request for additional information, including:
Specific installation instructions
Load capacity specifications
I also asked about the claim of "safe wrapped edges." What does that actually mean?
Given that there are other products on the market, such as the Front Runner bed...
There's no product link anywhere in the post. I was looking for pricing information, and if the goal is to drive sales, it really needs a clear call to action. From a marketing perspective, the post isn't very effective.
Our Trailhunter didn't come with either a bedliner or a rubber bed mat...
Good timing. Just put an ARB Canopy w/load bars on Riddick.
How are in the on/off and color selection controlled? Are you requiring two separate switched circuits? Or is color a manual toggle?
I'll be interested to see what suggestions emerge. This topic is certainly nothing new. Our 2008 Chevy Suburban used a similar system that cycled the alternator, causing occasional voltage drops.
About a year after we bought it new, we were on a family road trip and roughly 700 miles from home...
Good to see there’s finally an option—but for those of us who actually need meaningful range, this still doesn’t solve the underlying OEM gap.
Most people aren’t installing this themselves. By the time you factor in install—often ~$1K—a ~$3,300 total price tag, it’s a pretty expensive...
Borders on being a NERPT after a while.
I’ve been digging into the documentation on this a bit, including the Tacoma manual and how Toyota specs the same engine globally.
First, the official Tacoma spec (North America):
Oil standard: ILSAC GF-6A
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
From the 2025...