Recent content by keithsnell

Glad it worked out for you. I camp with a fridge and solar panel too, but chose to implement the settup in a slightly different way (at least for now). When the car is running, I'm charging the aux battery off the alternator (and run the fridge off the aux battery). When I stop to camp, I set...

There is only one inverter. It switches "modes" from 400W to 100W depending on whether the vehicle is moving or not. By grounding the NSW wire you are fooling the inverter controller into thinking the vehicle is in park or neutral (and therefore not moving), and by snipping the wire to the...

Yes and no. The author of that post was referencing an older version of the inverter diagram for the Tacoma, so some of the connections are different. In addition, he was describing how to install the factory inverter "from scratch." I've cross correlated the wiring diagrams, and I believe...

Hi Spencertron, I have to admit that I never actually got around to doing this mod. The most useful information I found was from a (now deleted) post on the Tacomaworld forum. Here's the pertinent text from that post: Connect the following to the inverter (I used terminal names from wiring...

I agree. I trusted the service department at the Toyota dealer 100% when I lived in Colorado Springs, and that was due to the service manager, who ensured all of his techs were properly trained and performed quality work. I've been very impressed with the Honda dealer here in Wichita, where my...

Took my 2010 Trail in for an oil change today at 30K miles. Since the dealer had replaced the engine air filter and cabin filter at 25K, and almost all the other 30K maintenance items were "inspection" type items, I specifically asked for just an oil change and lube the propeller shaft. (Much...

The wiring diagram referenced in the link above is for an earlier model Tacoma and the wire colors are different. I do intend to do this mod soon, and will attach updated instructions/wiring diagrams after I have successfully completed the mod. (I intend to implement the mod with a center...

Inverter indicator light anomaly or normal? I'm getting ready to do the 400W Inverter Mod, but first have a question on the inverter power indicator lights that I'm hoping someone can verify for me. The manual indicates that both the 400W and 100W lights will be on when the switch is pressed...

Good point. I did notice a difference in fuel consumption in the '96 4Runner with my dual battery setup when the alternator was recharging a depleted auxiliary battery.

Thanks. I'd be very interested in hearing your results if you give it a try. I'm curious WHY toyota thought it necessary to limit the inverter wattage while driving, so if anyone has any insight I'd love to hear the reason. It seems like a fairly complex design in order to automatically...

Has anyone done a mod on the 5th gen similar to the Tacoma mod at this link to deactivate the 100w inverter limit when driving (enable 400W all the time)? Here's the link: 110v factory inverter - Always 400w - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums Any of you "mod masters" willing...

I can see how the "orange peel" might be visible on a darker paint, so going with one of the smoother films is definitely a good recommendation. (It looks just fine on silver since the orange peel is only visible with very close scrutiny on the silver, so I forgot to mention that...

The film that I have put on both of my vehicles is not showing an lifting or yellowing. I put a full hood/fender and bumper kit on our (then new) Honda Odyssey 3 years ago and it is still looking great. I just recently put film on the hood and fenders of the 4Runner, so too early to tell...

Yes, the paint protection film is effective, but only cost effective for key areas of the vehicle that are subject to chipping from gravel and debris. (Leading edge of the hood and fenders, rocker panels, etc.) The pre-cut films sell for a premium, but it is worth it to get something that is...

As others have said, the 4Runner is already a very capable vehicle for what you are wanting to use it for. Other than decent AT tires, I think you would be better off to concentrate on what equipment you should bring with you instead of vehicle modifications. Several inexpensive pieces of...