Review: My Tacoma Trailhunter's Overland Aluminum Truck Cap Blocked 2 Cameras — Here's the Fix

Ole Smoky August 31, 2026 4 minute read
Review: My Tacoma Trailhunter's Overland Aluminum Truck Cap Blocked 2 Cameras — Here's the Fix
# My Tacoma Trailhunter's Overland Aluminum Truck Cap Blocked 2 Cameras — Here's the Fix ## Overview This video covers Installing a truck cap, topper or camper shell on a 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma can block the factory Digi... ## Key Points - Point 1 - Point 2 - Point 3 ## Conclusion Installing a truck cap, topper or camper shell on a 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma can block the factory Digital Rearview Mirror camera and bed/cargo camera because both cameras are located around the factory third-brake-light area. On my Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter, the OPENROAD bed cap left the digital mirror looking at the cap, the bed camera looking at powder-coated steel, the cap third brake light disconnected, and the cap lighting still needing power. In this video I show the problem and the finished solution. I use GG OFFROAD camera relocation harnesses and its inline Brake Light Wiring Tap, a second OEM Toyota camera assembly, and a removable Deutsch-style cap connection so I can restore the camera views and integrate the cap electronics without cutting or tapping into the factory brake-light wiring. I also add a weather-resistant Deutsch-style quick disconnect for the cap’s brake-light, cargo-light/dome-light, and ground circuits so the cap can be disconnected without cutting wiring. IN THIS VIDEO: • GG OFFROAD Tacoma DRV + bed camera relocation • Why a bed cap blocks the factory Tacoma camera views • Keeping the original Toyota camera assembly intact • Using a second OEM camera set from a donor third-brake-light assembly • GG OFFROAD Brake Light Wiring Tap Cable • Third brake light integration • Factory cargo-light signal for cap dome lighting • Deutsch-style removable electrical connector • Camera cable routing and labeling • Digital rearview-mirror camera test • Bed/cargo camera test • OPENROAD third brake-light test • Dome-light integration test • Reversible bed-cap wiring strategy GG OFFROAD: Save 10% with code: SMOKYMTNTACO https://www.ggoffroad.com GG OFFROAD camera relocation kit: https://www.ggoffroad.com/products/digital-rearview-camera-relocation-kit-toyota GG OFFROAD brake-light wiring tap: https://www.ggoffroad.com/products/brake-light-wiring-tap-cable Discount codes and links: https://smokymtntaco.com/sponsors Tacoma Planet community: https://tacomaplanet.com Tacoma Store: https://tacomastore.com Also available through the Shop app. Rubber Grommet Kit: https://amzn.to/4y1xAZM Deutsch Connectors https://amzn.to/4zD7TAr Small Electrical Box: https://amzn.to/4cfbUBc 10mm Deep Socket: https://amzn.to/4wL9SQx Automotive Sealant: https://amzn.to/46sud2c Cable Wire Clips: https://amzn.to/4xoMHgf Hole Saw Kit: https://amzn.to/4y1y0PQ Zip ties: https://amzn.to/4zB0JwA Mini Heat Gun For Heatshrink For Wiring: https://amzn.to/4wLdrWV Toyota Part Numbers: Individual Part Numbers: 86790-AK060 — Bed / cargo view camera 867C0-AK010 — DRV / digital rearview mirror camera 81935-AK030 — Center High Mount Stop Light Wiring Harness 81006-AK030 — 3rd Brake Light Assembly, includes all the above (To save money get from ebay or junkyard) TOOLS I COMMONLY USE: My Electric Rachet: https://amzn.to/43foYAX My Rachet And Socket Set: https://amzn.to/45cmJ46 Trim Removal Tool Set: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU My Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU 3/8 Rachet and Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU Mojo Tools Swivel Combination Wrenches: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU ALL TACOMA. ALL THE TIME. #ToyotaTacoma #TacomaMods #4thGenTacoma #TacomaTrailhunter #TacomaDIY #TacomaAccessories #TacomaTruckCap #TruckCap #TacomaWiring #TacomaCamera #Tacoma4G #GGOffroad #ToyotaTacoma #TacomaMods #4thGenTacoma #TRDPro #TacomaDIY #TacomaOverland #TacomaBuild #TacomaAccessories #Tacoma4G #OffRoadTacoma #TacomaTips #TacomaBuild #4thGenTacoma #TacomaOverland #TacomaDIY #TRDPro #TacomaLife #TacomaNation #TacomaAccessories #TacomaHacks #tacomatrailhunter Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6Fvuf-1RCJs0PpgMj5Bng/join Thanks for Watching! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new vids weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@SmokyMTNTaco?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to check out the website: https://smokymtntaco.com/ FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! ~~As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.~~ For business inquiries, reach out to me at: [email protected] 0:00 Tackling the Bed Cap Challenges 2:41 The Donor Camera Strategy 5:28 Required Tools and Preparation 9:04 Accessing the Headliner and Wiring 13:50 Routing and Securing the Harness 18:32 Finalizing Camera Mounts and Connections *Generated from YouTube video: RHIoDJv-U6A*