Huck Truck Continued.......

In an effort to make sleeping in the Huck Truck a possibility I went on the search for some sort of sleeping accommodations. I did a lot of research on forums like www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ and of course Google image search for ideas, and to see what others had done. At first I was sold on the roof top tent for sleeping, but I wanted something a little more covert in case I had to pull over and sleep somewhere it might be frowned upon (like a neighborhood). So I decided to go with a camper shell. I found one on good old craigslist for $200 and talked the guy down to $100 (these thing retail for around $1000). This one has a slider window on one side and one with gas struts on the other side. Also is a little taller then regular so I can actually sit up inside.

 

 

It wasn't an exact color match or even a perfect fit but for $100 who could complain? Now I had a roof to sleep under while on outdoor adventures. No more setting up and breaking down camp, just crawl into the camper and pass out. I will have to figure out how to set up the inside to sleep comfortably and still have room for some gear. I will also need to get a roof rack for my kayaks, but for now this will do. I'll be back with some updates after I take it out to try the set up:) 

Huck Truck

The Huck Truck is coming together. I needed something that could take me and my gear to all the paddling destinations and be big enough to live out of for extended periods of time. Enter the 2004 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab Long Bed SR5 4x4.

 

 

The above picture is how it came from the dealership. Has a custom bumper (to push snow birds out of the way), a 2 1/2 lift in the front and the wheels have been painted black. Other then that it is almost stock. Took it to the mechanic to get the once over then it was up to the Mogollon Rim to test out the 4 wheel drive. 

CKS Paddle Fest

Just now caught up on sleep after driving 12hrs to Buena Vista, CO for my first ever Paddle Fest! Saw Eric, Dane, and Emily Jackson tearing it up at the playpark. Some of the Demshitz crew at the Pyranha demo tent. Paddled Browns Canyon and the Numbers at super low water (450cfs), and took a look at the lower 4 on Lake Creek.