Taco and Hot Pocket

Peanut butter and jelly…hot dogs and baseball…Taco and Hot Pocket. Some things in life just go better together.

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and the 2019 Airstream Nest 16FB just got done taking on the bright SEMA spotlight and stole the show at the MB Quart booth out in Las Vegas, NV, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

On the Tacoma, Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product & Marketing, commented, “As the number one midsized truck on the road in the US today, the Tacoma was a no-brainer as a tow/demo vehicle to accompany the Nest. The Tacoma is a popular platform in the overland camping scene so our build needed be the real thing to hang in those circles.”

Taco’s true white comes out under that desert sun.

“Taco,” the Tacoma, features several of our mobile audio products, including some that are waterproof marine certified. Inside the vehicle, a custom install from Sound Xpression (located in Arizona) make the journey of getting to a destination fun and sound great along the way.

Don’t let the small size fool you, these three amplifiers produce over 1200 watts of power!

Short on space? The DS1 shallow subwoofers give you ALL of the bass in half the space!

A Pioneer CarPlay source unit is connected to the Tacoma with an ADS Maestro interface to display important vehicle information.

Brian concluded on the Tacoma, “Only the best parts from the top brands were chosen to make the Tacoma not only a suitable tow vehicle, but also a capable off-roader. The small cab space provided a perfect opportunity for us to show off our compact amplifiers and shallow subwoofers.“

When you get to that Arizona desert campsite, or lakeside retreat in Northern California, finally all ready to set up, there’s even an audio system in the bed of the Tacoma that is 100% fully waterproof and is ready for a hurricane.

Never too early to start setting up camp for a night under the stars!

Just check out the firehose spray test below!

Let’s check out the Nest from the Airstream, we call it “Hot Pocket.” This bumper pull trailer features several of our RV audio products. Regardless of the size of your adventure vehicle, we have you covered; from giant Class A, to tiny “carry it in your backpack” adventure trailers.

So many shades of blue! Can you count how many?

On the Nest, Brian commented, “When we decided to get into the RV audio business, it was important to choose a demo vehicle that aligns with the MB Quart brand. The Airstream was the perfect choice offering a sleek modern look that puts a smile on everyone’s face.“

“Roughing it” takes on a different meaning inside the Airstream Nest. The MB Quart audio system rivals high-end audio/video systems.

HERE are some floor plans to help you choose your RV audio system.

Brian concluded on the Nest, “The system was designed to provide connectivity through multiple devices with the RVM2.0 as the hub, but the sound quality was not overlooked either with NK2 speakers and NA2 amplifiers.”

The RVM2.0 source unit acts as the hub for total control throughout the RV.

NK2-116 speakers were chosen not only for their great sound, but because their modern design fits seamlessly into the Airstream’s interior.

Check out all of the products that were installed in the build:

2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 In-Cab System:

Source Unit: Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX
Front Amplifier: NA2-400.2
Rear Speakers: RS1-269
Rear Amplifier: NA2-400.2
Rear Speakers: PK1-116
Subwoofer Amplifier: NA2-400.1
Subwoofer: DS1-254
Custom Installation: Sound Xpression in Mesa, AZ

2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 In-Bed System:

Source Unit: GMR-LED
Speakers: NP1-116
Custom Installation: Sound Xpression in Mesa, AZ

2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Upgrades:

Tonneau Cover: Undercover Ridgelander
Mounting System: Rhino Racks Pioneer Platform w/ accessories
Wheels: Icon Alloys Rebound 17”
Tires: Falken Wildpeak M/T 33”
Suspension: Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 9
Air Intake: AFE Power
Winch Bumper: Warn hidden front bumper
Winch: Warn ZEON 10S winch with wireless control system
Lighting: Pro Armor ditch & bumper
Light Mounts: Rago Fabrication
Exhaust System: Magnaflow
Grill: TRD style grill upgrade with lights
Dometic CFX35 fridge/freezer with slide
Performance and suspension: Installed by G&M Motorsports in Mesa, AZ

Getting all of your gear out to the campsite is easy with the Undercover Tonneau Ridgelander and Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform. All of the essentials are secure and within easy reach when needed.

Some say that stance is everything, but it’s nothing without capability! The Tacoma rides on Icon Rebound wheels, which are wrapped in 33″ Falken Wildpeak M/T tires, because getting stuck is not on the agenda!

Small, but powerful, this Pro Armor light bar is there to help light the way in the darkest nights and the Warn Bumper and Zeon 10-S Winch help to get our friends out of sticky situations!

2019 Airstream Nest 16FB Audio System:

Source Unit: RVM2.0
Amplifier: NA2-500.5
Interior Speakers: NK2-116
Interior Subwoofer: FW1-254
Exterior Speakers: NK2-116
Video: LG 24’ TV and AppleTV. HDMI through RVM2.0
Custom Installation: Sound Xpression in Mesa, AZ

2019 Airstream Nest 16FB Upgrades:

Suspension: Custom 2” lift by G&M Motorsports
Wheels: Icon Alloys Rebound 17” Wheels
Tires: Falken Wildpeak A/T
Solar: ZAMP portable solar kit

What a beautiful sight to stare and look at.

See the Facebook video below to witness “Taco” and “Hot Pocket” in their natural environment! 🌵

Check out the full breakdown video below of “Taco” Tacoma and “Hot Pocket” Airstream Nest with Industry Host, Jarod DeAnda and Vice President of Product and Marketing of Maxxsonics, Brian Sherman.