Bed Stiffeners: Do You Need Them?
Add Structural Support To Your Bed, Tailgate, and Bedsides If you find yourself off-roading, overlanding, or even hauling heavy loads, bed stiffeners are a must-have mod on any Tacoma. The…
Accessories
Accessories can range from anything interior or exterior. At TrailTacoma.com you will find information on many different types and styles of add-ons whether that be from the factory or aftermarket. We cover all types of accessories including Dash Kits, Floor Mats, Seat Covers, Steering Wheels, Sun Shades, Custom Gauges, Seats, Dash Covers, and much more.
Affordable Mods & Accessories Under $50
Top 9 Budget-Friendly Accessories & Modifications for 3rd Gen (2016+) Toyota Tacoma When it comes to making modifications to our Tacomas, there are plenty of ways to go about it….
Community Poll: 5 Super White Overland Builds
We Asked 5 Owners About Their Super White 3rd Gen Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
VLEDS VTAILS V6 Triton Review
Dual Brake, High-Output Taillight Conversion Kit A great upgrade for your Tacoma’s exterior lighting game is the VLEDS Dual Brake Tail Light Conversion Kit. This kit transforms each of your…
Offroam Phone Mount 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Off-Roam Makes a Killer Vehicle-Specific Phone Mount Kit Chances are, having a phone available to assist in navigation, communication, or content streaming is important to you while driving. That phone…
Guana Equipment 3-Person Wanaka 55″ RTT & XL Annex – Long Term Review
Epic Amounts of Portable Camping Space and Sleeping Space Not too long ago, I covered an initial post on this rooftop tent from Guana Equipment. You can read that install,…
Community Poll: 7 Must See Cement Gray Builds
We Asked 7 Owners About Their Cement Gray Overland Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Tacoma Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals for the 2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate black write a list for your 2nd or 3rd gen Tacoma,…
8 Best Exterior Mods for 3rd Gen Tacoma
The Best Modifications & Upgrades for 3rd Gen Tacoma One of the most rewarding aspects of owning a Tacoma is being able to modify it. We know how desirable it…
CVT Bachelor Pioneer Rooftop Tent Review
Get Comfort & Functionality With This Affordable Fold-Over Tent Rooftop tents (RTTs) have become the biggest trend in the camping and overlanding industry over the last decade. It seems like…
C4 Fab Rock Slider Install 2nd Gen Tacoma
How To Install Rock Sliders By Your Self – Solo Installation I think by now everyone has heard the name C4 Fabrication. They have been a staple in the Toyota…
Lamin-X Clear Film Paint Protection Kit Review
Keep Your Paint Looking New with the Lamin-X Clear Protection Kit Not much beats ripping along a trail in the middle of nowhere without a single care in the world….
4 Best Types of Bike Racks for Toyota Tacoma
The Best Types of Bike Mounts & Carriers for your Truck One thing in common among all Tacoma owners and enthusiasts is that we like to go places and bring…
Dirt King Spindle Gussets Install & Review
Reinforce Your Spindle For Increased Strength Off-Road If you’ve started to lift and wheel your truck, chances are that you’ve heard of spindle gussets. In this post, we’ll go over…
ZROADZ Dual LED Pod Ditch Lights Review
Ultra-Affordable Dual Ditch Lights With Low Profile Brackets If you’re looking for a slick-looking set of ditch lights with maximum brightness over a wider area than typical kits, ZROADZ four,…
Bomber Strap VS. Race Face Tailgate Pad
Which Tailgate Bike Mounting Option is Best for Your Truck? “Dude! Shred in 15 minutes, meet us at the trail!” We have all gotten that call or text and if…
Rooftop Tents VS. Ground Tents – Complete Guide
Choosing the Best Style of Tent For Overland Adventures These two tent options are probably among the most popular and debated for off-roading and overlanding. Do you choose a rooftop…
AOD Fabrication Bed Stiffener Review
AOD Fab Bed Stiffeners 3rd Gen Tacoma: Affordable & Easy If you are researching bed stiffeners, you are probably pretty far down the rabbit hole. You’ve educated yourself enough to…
LifeSaver Jerrycan Review
20,000UF Water Filter Jerrycan For Overlanding & Outdoor Travel The Chinese say, “Flowing water never gets dirty.” No… that’s not it. It’s “In shallow waters, shrimps make fools of dragons.”…
Lensun Hood Stamp Solar Panel Review
Lensun 85W Tacoma-Specific Hood Mounted Auxilary Solar Panel From vehicle-specific panels to fully rigid panels, Lensun has everything you need to get your setup dialed. Solar is becoming popular in…
Step22 Tenkile Tech Pouch Review
Molle/PALS Overland Travel Organizer Case For Electronics When it comes to staying organized, Step22 is one of the first companies that should come to mind. They’ve got a variety of…
AlphaRex NOVA-Series Alpha Black Review
High-End Blacked-Out Headlight Housing Upgrade for 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma So you went out and bought a new 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma. It’s a sweet little truck, there’s no doubt….
AlphaRex TRD Style Headlights Review
TRD Replica Headlights with DRLs & Sequential Turn Signals It’s no big surprise that with the reliability of 3rd Gen Tacoma, Toyota was going to cut costs somewhere. In my…
Apache 4800 Weatherproof Case – Budget Storage Box
Heavy-Duty Affordable Storage Box Alternative to Name Brands Rifle cases and storage boxes have recently become some of the trendiest products in the overlanding community. It seems that for every…
Extended (24″) Rear Brake Lines Install Guide
YotaMafia Rear Extended (24″ Brake Lines – 4″ Over) Install The stock brake lines on the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma might be plenty for a 1″ – 2″…
Agency 6 Billet Battery Hold Down Bar Review
Aluminum Battery Clamp Upgrade for 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma An overlooked upgrade that most people tend to miss is their vehicle’s battery. We all know a few guys that…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguisher Field Test
A Guide for Fire Safety for Off-Road & Overland Travels Let’s face it. In an ideal world, you’ll never need a fire extinguisher. It’s the last thing you’ll ever want…
Pop & Lock Power Tailgate Lock Review
Add Security & Peace of Mind With The Power Tailgate Lock With the technology available on the 3rd Gen Tacoma, it seems so primitive having to manually lock the tailgate….
Sokietech Gas Hood Struts Review
Replace Your Hood Prop with a Gas-Powered Hood Lift System A piston hood strut lifts and supports your hood to full open height. The hood on the Tacoma is heavy,…
Air Bags Vs. Bump Stops Vs. SumoSprings
Rear Suspension Damping: Breaking Down The Options Rebounds are good if you’re Dennis Rodman in the mid 90’s. Rebounding or bottoming out in your Tacoma with stock bump stops is…