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DroneboyBill

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Bill
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Ft. Myers, FL
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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
This is my first pickup, and it took me over a year to decide. I went with this because of reliability (in the past), price, features, color and right place at right time.
I am a professional drone pilot and can use the 4 wheel drive in some locations, and the room in the bed for equipment. It comes with all the cameras and safety features I wanted. My only challenge is after lifting and putting on larger tires, my MPG has dropped to about 17mpg. But not bad for doing 75mph - 85mph on the road, right?

The solar octane color is perfect because my business colors are orange and black.

Enjoy the photos, and the list of addons. Yes I spent some good money customizing it. Lights front and read, PA system, front/read inside mounted camera to document all around me and much more. Still have a few things I would like to do, but I enjoy this every time I get in it and drive.

Major bummer issues for me: Stereo is not loud enough so I need to get amp for that. And I wish it had a handle above the drivers door to hang on too. Silly but I really have used those in the past.

HERE IS MY EXTENSIVE LIST OF WHAT I HAVE PURCHASED FOR MY TACO:
Modifications made to my TRD Off Road Solar Octane TACO
SOLAR OCTANE - So black and Orange are my guiding color themes.



OUTSIDE
21/2 INCH LIFT WITH

285/65R18 Toyota A/T III tires
FUEL – VAPOR WHEELS 19”

CERAMIC COATING OF VEHICLE

ROLL AND LOCK – Bed cover

PINSTRIPING
- ZATOOTO Pinstripe Tape for Cars - DIY Vinyl Black Pin Striping Decals, 385×0.47 inches Auto Waterproof Pin Stripe Tape Emblems Trim

HOOD DECAL – Custom made for my drone business

TRD Pro Off Road Hood Sticker

American Flag Stickers

Various Drone Related Stickers

American Eagle Sticker

STEN-PA System - Lamphus Thunderwave 100W x 2 Siren Kit, with multiple warning sounds, horn, and PA System

REAR BRAKE Lights - OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal

REAR – Flashing lights - 12-24V 24-LED Super Bright LED Emergency Strobe Lights Warning for Cars Trucks Vehicle SUV Caution Hazard Construction Waterproof Amber Strobe Bar with 32 Different Flashing- 4PCS

FRONT Flashing lights - WEILONG 10pcs Led Strobe Lights for Trucks, Surface Mount Emergency Strobe Lights for Vehicles, Amber, and White LED Grille Strobe Lights for Toyota Tacoma

FRONT Grill lights – AMBER - Smoked Amber LED Front Grille Marker Lights Kit, 4Pcs 4 Inch Amber

Full LED Center Grille Running/Position Lights Sealed 9 LEDs Compatible with Tacoma/4Runner/ Tundra/Silverado Grill Marker Lights

EMERGENCY DASH STROBE LIGHTS (INTERIOR) - 2 in 1 LED Emergency Dash Strobe Light Bar Front/Rear Windshield Safety Flashing Warning Hazard Interior Lights for Police Firefighter Construction Vehicles Trucks (2x14 inch, Amber/White)

REAR LED TAILIGHT BAR OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal - Weatherproof Rigid Aluminum Light Strip - Full Function Reverse Brake Running

MESH NET FOR BED - Highly Elastic Cargo Net, Simple Truck Bed Cargo Mesh Organizer, Suitable for Daily Light Loads of Trucks, 4'x4' Stretches to 7'x7' (Double Layer)

DOOR HANDLE PROTECTOR - JDMON Car Door Handle Cup Scratch Protector, 4Pcs TPU Carbon Fiber Texture Door Bowl 3D Sticker Universal Fit Door Handle Paint Cover Guard (L)

WINDOW DECALS - 4PCS Car Rear View Mirror Stickers, Waterproof Auto Side Rearview Mirrors Decal Stripes, Universal Anti-Collision Striped Automotive Warning Stripes for Most Vehicles (Black)

TRAILER HITCH INSERT - Pack-1 Car Trailer Hitch Plug, 2" x 2" American Flag Rubber Dustproof Waterproof Cover, Tow Hitch Square Mouth Receiver Plug Protector, Universal Hitch Stopper for Most Cars (Silver & Black)

TIRE VALVE STEMS - Tire Valve Stem Caps - (5 Pack) Tire Air Caps Metal with Plastic Liner Corrosion Resistant Leak-Proof American Flag for Car Truck Motorcycle Bike Orange

RUBBER CAR DOOR PROTECTORS - 33Ft(10M) Long Car Door Edge Guards, U Shape Edge Trim Rubber Seal Protector Rubber Car Door Protector Car Protection Door Edge Anti-Collision Rubber Clips Fit for Most Car| Black |

SILICONE LICENSE PLATE FRAME HOLDER - Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weatherproof License Plate Holder (Orange)

EXHAUST TIP - LCGP 4" inlet Diesle Exhaust Tip, 6" outlet, 12" Long Truck Tail tip, Rolled Angel Design, Polished Finished


INSIDE

DASH CAM
- Vantrue N4 Pro 3 Channel 4K WiFi Dash Cam, STARVIS 2 IMX678 Night Vision, 4K+1080P+1080P Front Inside and Rear Triple Car Camera, Voice Control, GPS, 4K HDR, 24 Hours Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max

SEATBELT HOLDER - Seat Belt Buckle Holder Seat Belt Buckle Booster Seat Belt Buckle Fixer Keep the Seat Belt Buckle Upright and Stable Luminous Positioning Ring Easy Positioning Insert Seat Belt Buckle 2 pcs

CENTER CONSOLE COVER 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Cover 2024 Tacoma Armrest Cover 2024 Tacoma Center Console Pad Toyota Tacoma 2024 Accessories Center Console Cushion (Black)

GEAR SHIFT COVER - Car Shifter Gear Hand Brake Trim Cover Compatible with Toyota Tundra/Sequoia 2022-2024 Tacoma 2024 Center Console Gear Shift Head Protection Cover Automatic Gear Shift Knob Cover Interior Accessories

CONSOLE TRAY ORGANIZER - CDEFG Compatible with 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Organizer Tray Compatible with Toyota 2024 Tacoma Accessories Middle Console Organizer Armrest Compartment Storage Box(Deep Black)

STEERING WHEEL COVER - Amiss Car Carbon Fiber Anti-Skid Steering Wheel Cover, Segmented Steering Wheel Protector, Butterfly Steering Wheel Cover, Universal 99% Car Wheel Cover Protector, Car Interior Accessories (Orange)

KEY FOB – SOLAR OCTANE AJT DESIGN Replacement Keyfob Compatible with Toyota Tacoma (2024+) & Tundra (2022+) & Sequoia (2023+) - Custom Made in USA- Solar Octane
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! 2024-07-13 11.35.42
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! 2024-07-13 11.23.50
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! 2024-07-13 11.35.17
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! 2024-07-14 13.07.41
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! DJI_20240619084511_0074_V.JPG
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! DJI_20240619084421_0069_V.JPG
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! 2024-07-13 11.35.35
2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! DJI_20240619084433_0070_V.JPG
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2024 Tacoma OK, time to share my Solar Octane TACO (Drone Pilot Support Truck) -- Photos! DJI_20240619084530_0076_V.JPG
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TexasBlueCrush

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4th gen TRD Sport 6MT
This is my first pickup, and it took me over a year to decide. I went with this because of reliability (in the past), price, features, color and right place at right time.
I am a professional drone pilot and can use the 4 wheel drive in some locations, and the room in the bed for equipment. It comes with all the cameras and safety features I wanted. My only challenge is after lifting and putting on larger tires, my MPG has dropped to about 17mpg. But not bad for doing 75mph - 85mph on the road, right?

The solar octane color is perfect because my business colors are orange and black.

Enjoy the photos, and the list of addons. Yes I spent some good money customizing it. Lights front and read, PA system, front/read inside mounted camera to document all around me and much more. Still have a few things I would like to do, but I enjoy this every time I get in it and drive.

Major bummer issues for me: Stereo is not loud enough so I need to get amp for that. And I wish it had a handle above the drivers door to hang on too. Silly but I really have used those in the past.

HERE IS MY EXTENSIVE LIST OF WHAT I HAVE PURCHASED FOR MY TACO:
Modifications made to my TRD Off Road Solar Octane TACO
SOLAR OCTANE - So black and Orange are my guiding color themes.



OUTSIDE
21/2 INCH LIFT WITH

285/65R18 Toyota A/T III tires
FUEL – VAPOR WHEELS 19”

CERAMIC COATING OF VEHICLE

ROLL AND LOCK – Bed cover

PINSTRIPING
- ZATOOTO Pinstripe Tape for Cars - DIY Vinyl Black Pin Striping Decals, 385×0.47 inches Auto Waterproof Pin Stripe Tape Emblems Trim

HOOD DECAL – Custom made for my drone business

TRD Pro Off Road Hood Sticker

American Flag Stickers

Various Drone Related Stickers

American Eagle Sticker

STEN-PA System - Lamphus Thunderwave 100W x 2 Siren Kit, with multiple warning sounds, horn, and PA System

REAR BRAKE Lights - OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal

REAR – Flashing lights - 12-24V 24-LED Super Bright LED Emergency Strobe Lights Warning for Cars Trucks Vehicle SUV Caution Hazard Construction Waterproof Amber Strobe Bar with 32 Different Flashing- 4PCS

FRONT Flashing lights - WEILONG 10pcs Led Strobe Lights for Trucks, Surface Mount Emergency Strobe Lights for Vehicles, Amber, and White LED Grille Strobe Lights for Toyota Tacoma

FRONT Grill lights – AMBER - Smoked Amber LED Front Grille Marker Lights Kit, 4Pcs 4 Inch Amber

Full LED Center Grille Running/Position Lights Sealed 9 LEDs Compatible with Tacoma/4Runner/ Tundra/Silverado Grill Marker Lights

EMERGENCY DASH STROBE LIGHTS (INTERIOR) - 2 in 1 LED Emergency Dash Strobe Light Bar Front/Rear Windshield Safety Flashing Warning Hazard Interior Lights for Police Firefighter Construction Vehicles Trucks (2x14 inch, Amber/White)

REAR LED TAILIGHT BAR OPT7 48" Redline Parlux Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar w/Sequential Amber Turn Signal - Weatherproof Rigid Aluminum Light Strip - Full Function Reverse Brake Running

MESH NET FOR BED - Highly Elastic Cargo Net, Simple Truck Bed Cargo Mesh Organizer, Suitable for Daily Light Loads of Trucks, 4'x4' Stretches to 7'x7' (Double Layer)

DOOR HANDLE PROTECTOR - JDMON Car Door Handle Cup Scratch Protector, 4Pcs TPU Carbon Fiber Texture Door Bowl 3D Sticker Universal Fit Door Handle Paint Cover Guard (L)

WINDOW DECALS - 4PCS Car Rear View Mirror Stickers, Waterproof Auto Side Rearview Mirrors Decal Stripes, Universal Anti-Collision Striped Automotive Warning Stripes for Most Vehicles (Black)

TRAILER HITCH INSERT - Pack-1 Car Trailer Hitch Plug, 2" x 2" American Flag Rubber Dustproof Waterproof Cover, Tow Hitch Square Mouth Receiver Plug Protector, Universal Hitch Stopper for Most Cars (Silver & Black)

TIRE VALVE STEMS - Tire Valve Stem Caps - (5 Pack) Tire Air Caps Metal with Plastic Liner Corrosion Resistant Leak-Proof American Flag for Car Truck Motorcycle Bike Orange

RUBBER CAR DOOR PROTECTORS - 33Ft(10M) Long Car Door Edge Guards, U Shape Edge Trim Rubber Seal Protector Rubber Car Door Protector Car Protection Door Edge Anti-Collision Rubber Clips Fit for Most Car| Black |

SILICONE LICENSE PLATE FRAME HOLDER - Silicone License Plate Frames | The Original Premium Grade Silicone Car Plate Frame | Rust Proof, Rattle Proof, Weatherproof License Plate Holder (Orange)

EXHAUST TIP - LCGP 4" inlet Diesle Exhaust Tip, 6" outlet, 12" Long Truck Tail tip, Rolled Angel Design, Polished Finished


INSIDE

DASH CAM
- Vantrue N4 Pro 3 Channel 4K WiFi Dash Cam, STARVIS 2 IMX678 Night Vision, 4K+1080P+1080P Front Inside and Rear Triple Car Camera, Voice Control, GPS, 4K HDR, 24 Hours Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max

SEATBELT HOLDER - Seat Belt Buckle Holder Seat Belt Buckle Booster Seat Belt Buckle Fixer Keep the Seat Belt Buckle Upright and Stable Luminous Positioning Ring Easy Positioning Insert Seat Belt Buckle 2 pcs

CENTER CONSOLE COVER 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Cover 2024 Tacoma Armrest Cover 2024 Tacoma Center Console Pad Toyota Tacoma 2024 Accessories Center Console Cushion (Black)

GEAR SHIFT COVER - Car Shifter Gear Hand Brake Trim Cover Compatible with Toyota Tundra/Sequoia 2022-2024 Tacoma 2024 Center Console Gear Shift Head Protection Cover Automatic Gear Shift Knob Cover Interior Accessories

CONSOLE TRAY ORGANIZER - CDEFG Compatible with 2024 Toyota Tacoma Center Console Organizer Tray Compatible with Toyota 2024 Tacoma Accessories Middle Console Organizer Armrest Compartment Storage Box(Deep Black)

STEERING WHEEL COVER - Amiss Car Carbon Fiber Anti-Skid Steering Wheel Cover, Segmented Steering Wheel Protector, Butterfly Steering Wheel Cover, Universal 99% Car Wheel Cover Protector, Car Interior Accessories (Orange)

KEY FOB – SOLAR OCTANE AJT DESIGN Replacement Keyfob Compatible with Toyota Tacoma (2024+) & Tundra (2022+) & Sequoia (2023+) - Custom Made in USA- Solar Octane
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Congrats on the purchase of your new Taco Bill. You're gonna love it.
 

hemlockz

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Wow that's impressive, you must have the world's most visible Tacoma. Do a lot of roadside work I take it? Safety First.
 

scythanith

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Congrats on the new truck and the mods! I also use mine for UAS work and am especially excited for the 2400w inverter. No more generator for me!
 

Gurvy522

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Nice truck! Shout out to the 107 gang. I've got a buddy that's also in the UAS line of work. It's gotta be a ton of fun flying those around.
 

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Fantastic job on your truck. Beautiful and functional too. Congrats!
 
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DroneboyBill

DroneboyBill

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Nice truck! Shout out to the 107 gang. I've got a buddy that's also in the UAS line of work. It's gotta be a ton of fun flying those around.
It can be fun sometimes, but it is also a job and so sometimes it is just work. But heck outside in decent weather (most of the time). I'll take it.
 
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Congrats on the new truck and the mods! I also use mine for UAS work and am especially excited for the 2400w inverter. No more generator for me!
Yes you are absolutely correct that is a HUGE benefit.
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