Sleeping On Bam Beds In My Tacoma

TRD JON · 2025-06-18T02:15:34+00:00

Now that the 4th Gen Tacoma is here, a lot of us are deciding between the i-FORCE turbo 4-cylinder and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid setup. Both use the same 2.4L engine, but the MAX adds an electric motor for a combined 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. If you’ve driven both, how do they compare in real-world driving? Is the hybrid worth the extra cost and weight? Any noticeable difference in throttle response, towing, or MPG? I’m leaning toward the i-FORCE MAX for the torque alone — that number beats most full-size trucks. But I also want to know how it feels off-road and if the added complexity is worth it for long-term reliability. The normal i-FORCE still packs a solid punch, but for me personally the hybrid is were it’s at! Let’s hear from those who’ve driven both, especially in TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro trims.

TRD JON

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Nov 1, 2024

While at Overland Expo East, I slept I’m the bed of my Tacoma thanks to my Bam Beds. I used an Ozark Trail inflatable single mattress pad, pillows, and a sleeping bag. In hindsight I wish I just bought a memory foam topper. I’m 5'11 and had to sleep diagonally, so a full mattress pad would have been clutch. The Bam Beds are rad though because when I was done with the show, I took them out to regain full access to my bed again.