Awesome! Ya i'm loving them so far. Good luck with the install! It's not too difficult!

No problem man! Glad the video helped! I know the Eo2 isnt for everyone because youre still needing to drill into your boxes but with a little bit of silicone, it can still be pretty water tight. I like being able to lock it and unlock it as well as take it on and off when I want to.

Thanks for the comment! I agree, it should be facing inwards. The quickfist clamps dont really allow for it to be faced that way with how close it holds it to the molle panel but I plan on upgrading to better clamps and hopefully can face the shovel inwards.

@@HorizonBound last thing you want is a injury you could avoid even a improvised cardboard cover and tape

Thanks Frank! I appreciate it!

Glad you enjoyed it! Trying to put out a video every week or so, so stay tuned for more!

Ya, I'm kind of bummed that the 2019 and 2020's don't have the little cubby anymore. I'm actually thinking of making a video on how to install one and when I do, I'll definitely be mounting the molle panel to it. Nice thing about having the panel already on is it's a great template to mark where I'll be drilling lol.

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, it's insane how expensive things are now a days. I'm sure you'll be happy with these molle panels though. They're still holding up great for me!

Thats a good question. I would think so. The molle panels are pretty heavy duty, its the rubber clamps I'm not sure about.

Hahaha! Well, thanks for helping keep those trails clean! I bought a Trasharoo bc I got tired of picking up trash left at camp spots or in the middle of nowhere and didn't want it in the bed of my truck! But ya, I'm loving the spot I've got my shovel. Easy access but still out of the way of the way.

Nice! What kind of grips did you use? I've gone on quite a few off-roading trips since installing the molle panels and quickfist grips and I've noticed that the quickfist that holds the fire extinguisher in place doesnt do the best job. The fire extinguisher always ends up slipping through. The other clamp grips seem to be working great so far. Maybe I just need to add another grip for the fire extinguisher. I took off the tonneau to add all the panels and gear but put it back on when everything was installed. I definitely wouldnt want to leave all of my gear out in the open like that.

@@HorizonBound I use the Kolpin Rhino grip for my hatched. I'd say just spend the $10 and get the molle water bottle holder and put the extinguisher in that. Way quicker access and stays in nicely.

@@darksideemt Nice! Those look awesome! I think I'll pick one up! Thanks man

@@darksideemt which molle water bottle holder did you use? Any pics? Thanks

@@averagejoe4101 there is on my IG (darksideemt). You can send me a message on there and I can send you more

Thanks!

Nice! Congrats on the new truck! In my previous video I removed my toneau cover to add the molle panels and forgot to record me putting it back on but I have a cover that protects my gear (or at least makes it so people can't see what's in the bed). If I didnt have the cover on and my gear was exposed, I'd probably use some small cable locks or the gun locks that could wrap through the panel and make it harder to steal.

@@HorizonBound gun locks/cable locks are a great idea. Thanks

I want to say 1" was perfect. I honestly cant remember unfortunately because I ended up buying 3/4, 1in, and 1 1/4 just to be safe. I think 1.5 will be too long

hahahaha yeahhhh I guess I should have added that huh? My bad! Hopefully the install wasn't too difficult though!

Lol yeah I'm definitely not going to be putting out any building fires with it but it's always good to have a fire extinguisher in case of emergencies. It could be useful putting out an engine fire or something smaller before it gets out of control. I also lived in LA where homeless people would set fire to pretty much anything and everything so having something to combat that is nice to have on hand.

I guess people don't think about engine fires, your not trying to put out a burning house

@@mjsz2842in 58 years I have never had an engine fire, nor has anyone I have known. So yeah, I could repeat my question of why, but I won’t.

Thanks for the comment! I've used the axe quite a few times while camping. It comes in handy splitting logs for firewood or removing fallen tree debris on trails.

No one needs an axe. Lumber jacks don't even use them!

Hey Jason! Great question and thanks for the comment! So, I did leave out me putting my tonneau cover back on at the end of the video and I should have mentioned that in the video. That's my bad. But for those that don't have a tonneau cover or some bed cap of some sort, there's some other great options out there that have locks on them. Actually, 2 years after making this video, I don't really recommend the QuickFist rubber clamps especially for the heavier items because the rubber rips REALLY easily. I've gone through a few pairs and even bought stronger, heavier duty ones and they still didnt last. Instead, if you're looking for something that locks and keeps your tools safe and secure, DMOS makes a nice lockable mount that you can get here: dmosproshoveltools.com/collections/mounts-1/products/014-0001-41 or you can get these Rhino Rack mounts I plan on getting soon that also lock www.rhinorack.com/en-us/products/roof-racks/platforms-and-baskets/pioneer-platform-accessories/stow-it-utility-holder-regular_rsit Hope that helps answer your question!

Great question! I love Cali Raised but honestly, their panels are super expensive (and IMO overpriced) compared to RC. I bough TWO 3/4 panels from RC for I believe 150 bucks. I went to look at the website just now and they no longer sell the individual panels but instead sell the side panels AND the back cab panel for $240. With Cali Raised, you can buy the two full length panels for $330 and the back cab panel is $280. So $610 bucks for three panels from Cali or $240 for three panels from RC but the two panels are 3/4 length instead of full. Not knocking Cali Raised because I'm sure their panels are good But over $600 for some panels just seems a little overkill. My RC panels are holding up just fine too. A few scratches from taking off my equipment on every trip but that would happen to the Cali ones too. No rust on my RC ones but I also had a cover over the bed the whole time so that helped keep away moisture. Hope all this helps! If you do go with the Cali Raised ones, let me know what you think of them!

@@HorizonBound thanks for such a great response dude. RC seems like the no brainer move. I also have a 3rd gen Tacoma. I’ll have to search the forums to confirm the set up will work with a diamondback cover. Great video thanks again.!!

@@bvitale35 Absolutely! They should work but I dont want to say 100% that they will. I had my tonneau cover on with my RC panels and they cleared just fine. The RC panels mount behind and below the bed rail so you should be good.

Builtright has them

@@Trying858 thanks

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Great question! So the velcro strips wouldnt be strong enough to hold my shovel, axe, and fire extinguisher. As it is, I'm looking for something stronger to hold my gear because the QuickFist clamps arent doing the job like I had hoped. If you don't plan on taking it on trails, you could be fine with some velcro straps but for me, when I'm offroading, Im having issues with even the expensive clips holding it on.

@@HorizonBound What ended up happening to your gear? Are you having problems with all of the clamp sizes?

Hey JTH! The gear is still there, I'm just not too happy with the quickfist clamps right now. They're just not as rugged or heavy duty as I had hoped. The clamp holding my fire extinguisher does a horrible job, even when it's notched as tight as possible, it's constantly slipping through and just resting on the bed. One of the two clamps that holds my axe is tearing in the inside. Now this all could be because when I'm going offroading, the bouncing around is just too much and it loses the tension to hold on tight. The clamps holding my shovel are still holding on just fine but that is also a very light shovel. I'm currently looking to see what I can buy to replace the quickfists so I'll post an update video when I do.

hahaha yeah... I didn't think that one through all the way huh? lol!

Dude, much appreciated! I will definitely be checking out the Kolpin Rhino grips. A few of my QFs are already falling apart and even though they weren't too expensive, I'm still pretty dissapointed. And thanks lol I had a buddy of mine tell me that I was saying it wrong after I uploaded the video. Did not know it stood for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment lol but now I do!

@@HorizonBound Right on, brother! Kolpin stuff can be found on the shelf @ Bass Pro Shops & a pair of 3” mounts is $15. They have 1.5” ones for $10 as well. The difference in quality & function is just night & day. I installed a full Cali-Raised MOLLE setup in my Tacoma a while back, so just want to share some experience & help folks avoid some of the gear that just isn’t up to the job. Also, it’s a good idea to just remove a MOLLE panel & weave accessories like pouches onto it and then reinstall. Much less of a headache, and It allows you to better maximize space & lay things out in a way that works best for you ✌🏼

Thanks man! And definitely! I currently have a hard tonneau cover that I forgot to show me put on in the video but that definitely helps keep people from seeing the goods in the bed of the truck. I'll still probably be adding some kind of locks to them in the near future. I live in LA so if I didn't have the tonneau, I'd definitely have everything cabled, strapped, locked, booby trapped, barb-wired, etc. so no one would be able to walk off with my gear lol!

Kinda figured you did because I saw the cover mounts on the truck. I’ve got a third gen 4Runner and just mounted my shovel and axe a few days ago on my outer window panel using the quick fist mounts. I live out in Az in the outskirts and most folks are pretty cool out here but there’s that occasional thief hahaa. Excited to be following the build though man!

​@@digsducks Thanks man! I've got a bunch of videos shot, just need to sit down and edit them lol! 4Runners are awesome, I'm wanting the wife to get a 4Runner in the future lol! Then I'll really be broke with all the mods going on! That's awesome about living out in AZ. I've been wanting to do more trips out to AZ area. I try and get out of this state as much as possible lol!

I’m out in the Buckeye area and have to do more exploring of my own state myself hahaa. Spent some time being the 4Runner up to 100% as the previous owner wasn’t so caring. Also took some time to do a 4x4 conversion to it since I picked it up for a steal but it was 2wd at the time. If you’re ever in the area man we can wheel together. Me and the wife have been planning some more trips and wanna get up to to the good stuff like Sedona and the back way to crown king.

Lol good lookin out Michael! Yeah, I forgot to show that I put my teanu cover back on to keep my stuff locked, secure, and away from the elements. And yeah you caught me lol. I just bought all of those items right before I did the video. Now, over a year later, everything except the fire extinguisher has been used multple times so they don't look so pretty lol.

lol I checked out your channel @UncleFjester and you look like you'd be a fun guy to hit the trails with! Not afraid of a little smack talk and love getting out into the middle of nowhere! Hell yeah brother. And yeah, you're right about the axe, it's overkill. I have a nice hatchet that I bring with me that splits firewood perfectly. As for the powder coated shovel, it might be for show, but I'll be sure to use it when I help dig you out of that Utah mud 😉 That shovel has come in handy plenty of times, even if it's just to dig a 💩 hole

I havent had any issues with mine over the 2 years I've had it. It definitely needed to be broken in IMO since the powdercoat paint originally made the tips slightly rounded but the points now are pretty sharp. I've easily broken through roots and dug in some pretty hard dirt. I know a lot of people have them just to drop a name brand but if you're actually using it, it's a very solid shovel. Gerber shovels are trash IMO and if I wasnt using the KB, I'd prob have the DMOS. Also, the KB is made in Colorado so Im always down to support anything American made.