Colorado 4x4 Trip | August 2018

[lambo]

Bump because I'm getting ready to start some maintenance and upgrades on the taco in anticipation of this trip and camping season in general 8-)

Any "modified" E30s going to try to the trail? lol. Post pics when the adventure is over. Used to live in Boulder and there are some fantastic stock Toyota 4x4 trails in and around the hills West of town.

There will be lots of pics. I'm planning on renting 1 or 2 nice lenses for the trip lol

[Ryan...]

So how many vehicles do you have going so far?

My schedule is changing at work, not sure to what yet, but if it's a favorable change I'd still like to tag along for the Colorado part of things.

[Wschnitz]

Sounds like 3-4 so far, Between Me, Lambo, and Im Assuming Stig and friend.

[lambo]

Sounds like 3-4 so far, Between Me, Lambo, and Im Assuming Stig and friend.

and MR E30 325is so 4-5

[mrsleeve]

I want to, but will be at work 99% sure

[MR E30 325is]

and MR E30 325is so 4-5

Thank you.

May be bringing along a buddy with a built Tacoma (2010 I think)

[Wschnitz]

Just a heads up to everyone planning on coming, try and get a CB before the trip, will be very helpful for the road sections between camps and offroading. Will also be helpful for spotters when we are offroading. Can usually be had with box, antenna, and wiring for less then $150. I think I spent $165ish on mine because of some things I needed for mounting and the nicer firestik.

[MR E30 325is]

Just a heads up to everyone planning on coming, try and get a CB before the trip, will be very helpful for the road sections between camps and offroading. Will also be helpful for spotters when we are offroading. Can usually be had with box, antenna, and wiring for less then $150. I think I spent $165ish on mine because of some things I needed for mounting and the nicer firestik.

Any links/info on what a good one to buy might be? I have zero experience with CB.

[lambo]

Any links/info on what a good one to buy might be? I have zero experience with CB.

There's a few options. Kinda depends if you're willing to go with a more permanent install or if you want something more portable/removable.

This is my setup currently:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lambos-daily-driver-trail-hunter-build-dbc-trd-now-i-need-a-new-daily.467282/page-3#post-15738308

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lambos-daily-driver-trail-hunter-build-dbc-trd-now-i-need-a-new-daily.467282/page-3#post-15360405

It's not perfect. I did it all before I really understood a lot of the intricacies of CB radios. I'm going to change it soon to reflect what I've learned. Such as:

- Connecting the radio directly to the battery for the least noisy power
- Moving the antenna to the tail gate so I can mount a soft topper if I get one
- Ensuring the antenna has a good ground (ground straps if required)

[MR E30 325is]

There's a few options. Kinda depends if you're willing to go with a more permanent install or if you want something more portable/removable.

This is my setup currently:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lambos-daily-driver-trail-hunter-build-dbc-trd-now-i-need-a-new-daily.467282/page-3#post-15738308

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lambos-daily-driver-trail-hunter-build-dbc-trd-now-i-need-a-new-daily.467282/page-3#post-15360405

It's not perfect. I did it all before I really understood a lot of the intricacies of CB radios. I'm going to change it soon to reflect what I've learned. Such as:

- Connecting the radio directly to the battery for the least noisy power
- Moving the antenna to the tail gate so I can mount a soft topper if I get one
- Ensuring the antenna has a good ground (ground straps if required)

Thanks Lambo.

I don't see an issue with making mine a bit more permanent. I'll eventually start Overland prepping the thing, so might as well knock out a legitimate CB radio to get it started.

[lambo]

Thanks Lambo.

I don't see an issue with making mine a bit more permanent. I'll eventually start Overland prepping the thing, so might as well knock out a legitimate CB radio to get it started.

Then you will want to look for the following stuff

- Radio

Spend as much as you want, and figure what works well for where you want to put the radio:

https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-40-Cha...dp/B005ZLB0E4/

- Coax Cable

https://www.amazon.com/RG-58A-Coaxia...dp/B001JT0CGI/

- Antenna

Get whatever length suits your needs. I think it's a good idea to have a decent amount of the antenna exposed above the roofline:

https://www.amazon.com/FireStik-feet...dp/B000X3EP7I/

- Antenna Stud

You will need this:

https://www.amazon.com/RADIO-ANTENNA...dp/B0765QHQMZ/

- Antenna Mount

You can find one specifically made for your vehicle or there's this "universal" one:

https://www.amazon.com/FireStik-SS-2...dp/B000X3EQ3G/

- Antenna Spring (optional)

I have one because my antenna is pretty stiff and I didn't want to break it. My buddy's antenna is much less stiff and he doesn't have a spring on his:

https://www.amazon.com/Firestik-SS-3...dp/B00042LC9M/

[MR E30 325is]

Lambo,

That is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to compile that list for me.

[lambo]

Lambo,

That is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to compile that list for me.

I forgot to mention one thing. Make sure the radio has a built in speaker or you're going to need an external speaker like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BC15-C...dp/B009PIRQ6E/

[Wschnitz]

I have the 520XL for reference, has a 7W speaker so it would work with radio off and doors closed, but ill probably get an external speaker and shove it somewhere later for more loud.

[Wschnitz]

Bump. Adding some info to the OP.