What hunting rig are you running/how do you use it

[SilentPursuit]

I finally picked up a hunting rig to drive into the mountains and use as base camp. I got a 1995 Toyota 4Runner with a 3.4l engine and 5 speed tranny swap out of a 99 4Runner. I absolutely love having a true tailgate with the 2nd gen. I’ll be able to fit my coolers in the rig with all my hunting gear and can easily sleep inside for those later season hunts. I’ll have a basket off the hitch and hope to find a decent deal on a platform for the roof. I would love a hard shell clam style rooftop tent but wow are they pricey, almost as much as the whole rig. Hands down I would love a 1st gen bronco but I don’t have an arm and leg to spare. I’m a samurai guy that’s owned more than I can count but unless you tow with a truck to your area it’s not gonna cut it.

What’s your rig and how are you hunting out of it? Post some pics of your rig

 

[justinspicher]

Nice rig! I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma that I use for cruising the mountains. I’ve had many adventures with it and hope to have many more. It’s a 4cyl, 5spd manual with locking hubs for the 4wd. I recently put the bed rack on it.

 

[Fatcamp]

I haul a posse around with me so typically use a crew cab F250, but I got one of these too.



Sucks to sleep in as the door doesn't open from the inside.

 

[Boarmaster]

I drive my Silverado to my camp then load up in my Ranger to drive to where
I’m hunting in the woods.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Some recent posts here to check out…

Do any of you have a Rig just to use in the Mountains

I know a lot of guys here are backpackers. Was wondering if some of you though have a rig that is mainly used for navigating the mountains from a base camp. Like a old Jeep or ATV etc. More than likely after this year i will probably do more rifle hunting than Archery with the current proposal...

rokslide.com

 

[stv117]

I continue with my 4x4 Tacoma, as worry about the dog getting sprayed by a skunk. In an SUV, a lot of grouse hunters seem to like the Subaru, Outback and Forester.

 

[tradman]

I'm using a GX 460.

 

[SilentPursuit]

Nice rig! I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma that I use for cruising the mountains. I’ve had many adventures with it and hope to have many more. It’s a 4cyl, 5spd manual with locking hubs for the 4wd. I recently put the bed rack on it. View attachment 734449

Nice rig for sure, these Toyotas are great mountain vehicles.

 

[Huntindog45]

well i drive a ford truck. if im running something went wrong

 

[SilentPursuit]

I haul a posse around with me so typically use a crew cab F250, but I got one of these too.

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Sucks to sleep in as the door doesn't open from the inside.

Did you modify that hitch basket? I like how those coolers fit on there.

 

[SilentPursuit]

View attachment 734459View attachment 734460I drive my Silverado to my camp then load up in my Ranger to drive to where
I’m hunting in the woods. View attachment 734459View attachment 734460

Now that’s a set up, I love it! My cousin recently picked up a Ranger and uses it everyday.

 

[SilentPursuit]

I continue with my 4x4 Tacoma, as worry about the dog getting sprayed by a skunk. In an SUV, a lot of grouse hunters seem to like the Subaru, Outback and Forester.

I never considered having to drive back with skunk sprayed dogs, is this from experience?

 

[CorbLand]

This will be her first year in the mountains and gets to make a trip back to AZ this November. Hoping to find a good deal on a camper shell sometime.

Had an 01 Tundra before this one.

 

[SilentPursuit]

I'm using a GX 460.

Those are sweet

 

[SilentPursuit]

well i drive a ford truck. if im running something went wrong

Well ford does stand for found on road dead

 

[SilentPursuit]

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This will be her first year in the mountains and gets to make a trip back to AZ this November. Hoping to find a good deal on a camper shell sometime.

Had an 01 Tundra before this one.

Oh man I have a weakness for that color Tacoma, I went and looked at a bunch of them but really didn’t want a payment anymore. Is it an auto or manual?

 

[HunterW.]

This is what we will be hunting out of this fall.
08 Chevy 3500 with a long bed and ARE topper. I do want to add a Ranch Hand front bumper.

 

[87TT]

I finally picked up a hunting rig to drive into the mountains and use as base camp. I got a 1995 Toyota 4Runner with a 3.4l engine and 5 speed tranny swap out of a 99 4Runner. I absolutely love having a true tailgate with the 2nd gen. I’ll be able to fit my coolers in the rig with all my hunting gear and can easily sleep inside for those later season hunts. I’ll have a basket off the hitch and hope to find a decent deal on a platform for the roof. I would love a hard shell clam style rooftop tent but wow are they pricey, almost as much as the whole rig. Hands down I would love a 1st gen bronco but I don’t have an arm and leg to spare. I’m a samurai guy that’s owned more than I can count but unless you tow with a truck to your area it’s not gonna cut it.

What’s your rig and how are you hunting out of it? Post some pics of your rig



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Have you tried flat towing the Sammy behind it yet?

 

[Yoder]

Well ford does stand for found on road dead

Fix Or Repair Daily

 

[CorbLand]

Oh man I have a weakness for that color Tacoma, I went and looked at a bunch of them but really didn’t want a payment anymore. Is it an auto or manual?

Auto. Thought about manual and it definitely does have its benefits but the auto is just convenient.

I feel you on the payment. Would have kept the 01 but my wife totaled it.