Monthly Archives: February 2012

Spare Fuel: RotopaX

The stock fuel tank on a 2004 Toyota Tacoma is only 18.5 gallons (70 L), which makes for a rather short range given my general fuel economy of between 13-16 mpg. I searched for a good place to mount a … Continue reading

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Day One: Adventure

  Day One [Adventure]   Spirits soared. Or was it the apprehension & anxiety around embarking on this grand adventure? Time would tell. I was departing my parents’ house in my hometown, bound for the Patagonia in South America. But … Continue reading

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Auxiliary Battery & Solar System

Auxiliary Battery & Solar System Over the past 7 years, I took the risk of powering all of my accessories from the starter battery in my Tacoma. Per a recommendation from Mario of Adventure Trailers, I installed a Blue Sea fuse block behind … Continue reading

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