2004 Toyota Tacoma - Overland Taco'

During Pasquale's last adventure, which involved over 2,000 miles of driving down the Baja peninsula, all of the overland modifications were thoroughly tested. Sleeping comfort is addressed with an AutoHome Maggiolina roof tent mounted to a custom rack. A 21-gallon poly water tank is mounted under the Weatherguard box and supplies water for drinking and showering with the Helton heat exchanger. A custom drawer unit houses the kitchen systems and personal gear.

Several criteria must be met when building a vehicle for overland travel in the Southwest and Mexico. The suspension should be long-travel and provide secure handling on the road trips to access a distant track. The suspension must also provide a good load capacity to allow for extended-range fuel and water tanks. The vehicle must also be a comfortable place to spend time, with good seats, a relatively quiet interior, and even some good music. Pasquale and Christina have accomplished these goals with their Tacoma, resulting in a fast, reliable, and comfortable expedition solution.