How our Tundra ACTUALLY Performed Towing our Travel Trailer
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- Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:37 Is the Tundra enough truck to tow?
2:33 A Bit of Advice
3:00 Differences between Tundra models & why that matters
3:20 Why we chose our Tundra
3:40 Modifications we have made to the Tundra
4:20 How is the safety?
6:00 What about dependability?
8:00 And comfort?
8:43 Other options out there
9:30 What we DON'T like about our Toyota Tundra
12:06 So would we buy a Toyota Tundra as our tow vehicle again?
15:00 That's a wrap! Let us know your comments below!
You have certainly put our Toyota Tundra to the test these past three years. Towing it over 12,000+ miles in this video we ask ourselves "would we buy a Tundra as our tow vehicle again?" Our answer...somewhat surprising.
Join us as we dive into what we like about our Toyota Tundra but more importantly what we really don't like about our Toyota Tundra and if we would get it again to tow our Airstream travel trailer with.
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The only new truck I bought was a 2010 Tundra. I had a 0% loan from Toyota and have kept the truck until 2023. It has been an amazing truck. I tow a 20' North River fishing boat at 6000 pounds. It has 193000 miles and all I have replaced are brakes, tires, batteries and u joints. Best truck purchase I have ever made.
So you now have a Chevy or Ford?
I am older, My wife and I have only bought 6 new vehicles in our life. Most were used. We have always had really good luck and we probably saved at least 150 000 dollars doing this. good for you. We love our 2020 Tundra. I am glad I didnt wait another year. We tow a trailer and the 5.7 is the best. great truckk guys
Toyota’s strategy of not changing much mechanically for long periods of time is definitely a good thing in my book and probably a lot of pro mechanics too. All of the engines available on these trucks are nearly indestructible because of this. On top of that, I love the fact that they over engineer almost everything. The “under promise, over deliver” mindset is something the other manufacturers should really adopt.
Totally agree Tim. I underpromise and over deliver every time I make dinner for Lauren and she has yet to be disappointed. 👍🏻
Absolutely I'm barely on my 3rd Toyota I was raised in the South where your either a Chevy or Ford guy after my 15th Ford mostly my own ownership I've only had a 84 Mercury and final gen Crown vics that could make it past 150k miles you name I've had them 2x Rangers 2 Explorers 2x F150s 2x Econolines all coolant leaks alternators blowing out exactly after 70k or 100k miles still never replaced major components on my Toyotas and I'd rather have my arm cut off vs not going Toyota
I bought a 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum with the 5.7 iforce platinum edition used 35,000 miles. It came with air lift air bags, clear bra, weather tech floor covers, tri bed cover, rhino bed, aftermarket gun safe for middle console. I paid 47,000. I added radium oil catch can and genuine transmission cooler system (1,300) system. I think I did pretty good! I am going to add the TRD color match second good scoop as well. Toyota 5.7 iforce is amazing and reliable. You can just feel how it is built better. I have owned Chevy, ford, and driven ram at work. Toyota is just built different. 💪🏼
I bought a 2020 Platinum 4x4 February 16, 2023. Had 20,736 miles on it, paid $40k. Traded in a 2020 4x4 Titan with 56k on it, and got $35k. Twice the projected longevity, for $5k!
I own an SR5 2016 5.7 4x4. Towing a 24 ft travel trailer about 5000 lbs., I was getting 12 mpg at 2400 rpms at speed of 63 t0 70 mph on flat. Not towing on highway, I normally get 15 to 15.2 mpg on hwy. The Tundra is simple and very reliable. Not to mention the V8 sounds great!
man i was all onboard unti dude said i would buy a electric truck if only they worked what a confused fellow bless his heart
You’re an idiot but bless your heart anyways. An electric truck with the same range and recharge time as fueling a gas would tow 100 times better with so much less mx.
We have a 2010 tundra crew max and a 1976 31ft Airstream Excella. Took both cross country last year to visit 9 national parks. They both did great!! Moab was 118 degrees, but the truck never blinked, performed exceptionally well! Did I mention the truck has 191,000 miles and drives like new!! Hard to beat a tundra!! Love the 410 rear gear
118 degrees is hotter than hot! Meanwhile your Tundra looks at you and says, “run it back”! 😂Thanks for watching, commenting, and the perspective R W! Keep that Tundra rolling! ✊
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Nice to hear. I was on the fence about the tundra. Now I am convinced. I feel comfortable about buying one.
What is the towing weight of your camper?
4.30 gear on the 5.7 😁
I have a 2021 Tundra double cab towing a 2022 Airstream 27FB International. I did get 11.6 mpg on our last trip through TN, VA, & NC. It has the 38 Gallon fuel tank and factory tow mirrors that don’t vibrate. I agree with your assessment; reliable, comfortable, powerful, and capable. I have an SR5 TRD Off Road package without all the high tech bells & whistles.THAT I like, too. Great video. Safe travels and hope to see y’all down the road!
Thanks for reaching out Kevin. ✊ Jealous of your longer bed and better tow mirrors! Overall it sounds like we have a similar set up… so we will DEFINITELY not miss you when our paths cross. We’ll look forward to saying “hey” if that day comes!
Glad I found your video. I bought a 2021 Tundra to pull our 19 foot EPro. Replaced our Tacoma. We leave next month for a summer cross country trip. Your video is very reassuring.
Have an awesome trip you guys! We think you’ll love the truck 😎
I ordered a 2021 Tundra Platinum crew max 4x4 and tow a 2020 Grand Design 23BHE. My travel trailer is just at 7,000 lbs fully loaded. It tows awesome and I love the truck. It’s also my daily driver. I got it as I wanted the last year before the re design for the reliability and it’s amazing resell value. Great truck.
Those Platinums are awesome! We looked at a couple of those trims before getting our Limited. Love the set up. Thanks for sharing. Happiest of trails!
Great video. I have a 2019 CrewMax Tundra with the complete tow package and an Equalizer Dist Hitch for my Airstream 27 FB and it has done a great job for these last 3 years. Simple is better and Toyota is legendary with it's quality all the way around. Thanks and take care. Dave.
You have good taste in travel trailers and tow vehicles Dave! Thanks for watching and commenting. We agree with your analysis!
Do you had installed a external transmission cooler?
I had a 07 tundra and only replaced starter and radiator. Reliability 💯, still in the family. I now have a 19 tundra and I believe I'll have it for 10 plus years. very good reliable and low maintenance truck.
Thanks for the perspective Hector! Love reading these comments. Happy trails ✊
I have a Tundra 2016 and tow a 5000lbs trailer and love this truck. Been from Southern Cal, to Pittsburgh PA to Yellowstone and home 2 years ago and this year to Sturgis SD and Montana and home. This Truck seems to love the hills and everything else it just keeps on going. I would love to try the 2022 hybrid but not yet. Nice Video!
Say it louder for the people in that back! Thanks for sharing Scott. Our Tundra has been an absolute beast as well. Happy trails and keep the miles coming ✊
Engaging here! We have a 2019 Tundra Crew Max and love it. We've towed our previous lightweight Geo Pro all over the country with it as if it was never behind us. We are awaiting our new Flying Cloud 25FB and plan to keep the Tundra. Our hope is it will be just fine and your video was comforting. We did get about 12mpg towing the Geo (3500lbs), but I'm sure the 7300lbs. of the new AS will likely be noticeable. As for buying new, we didn't always while we were raising our family to save money. However, once older and definitely once retired, we buy new and tend to keep things forever. Our last tow vehicle was a 2001 Toyota Sequoia that we sold after 18 years and bought the Tundra. Toyotas are great! We've had 7 through the years. We enjoy your videos, so thanks!
ENGAGEMENT noted! Thanks for the positive comment and perspective Tina! Very exciting times ahead for you and the Flying Cloud. Hope to see you out on the road someday ✊
I went from a 2014 tundra sr5 5.7l to a 2018 f150 limited (top of the line trim level all bells and whistles they offer) 3.5l twin turbo ecoboost.
Cam phaser started going bad, had to replace high pressure fuel pump on the ford with 64k miles.
Sold the f150 And went back to a 2020 tundra 1794 edition (never leaving Toyota ever again)
Welcome back to the dark side Jack! Sorry to hear about the F150 troubles. Thanks for sharing your experience. Happy future trails! ✊
I was looking at the fords as well. A good friend is a mechanic for them, told
me unless I was planning on trading for a new truck every 3 years to avoid the v6 turbo models. Built for efficiency over longevity which is financially inefficient.
Once a Toyota, always a Toyota….
How much you can pull with the 2014 tundra sr5 5.7I ?
@@84blingbling same as a 2013. Or 16. Or......
A very thorough review on a truck that I was very close to buying. At the end of March this year, I bought a 2022 Tundra Limited Crewmax with the Off Road package. Our toy hauler has a GVWR of 7,000 lbs and it weighed about 5800 lbs while we towed it from from Tucson through Santa Fe to Colorado Springs. Mileage was as high as 12 mpg and when dealing with a vicious head wind was down in the 8 mpg range. The updated technology has been a huge leap from my 2006 Tundra and they have completely fixed the BSM for trailers. I spent two years researching and was close to getting the Ford F-150 Powerboost but decided to wait when Toyota announced the new Tundra. Overall, it's been a great upgrade and I've absolutely loved the new truck. Finally, my wife disagrees with the need to go 70 mph up hill while towing and yes, she had the worst MPG rating while we towed. Thanks for the great review.
We’ve driven that stretch of road many times (only once with our Tundra) and can appreciate the elevation gain you had on that trek. Glad to hear you like the new Tundra. We watched a ton of videos about it when it first came out and I looks like an awesome truck! Glad they fixed the BSM issue. If you can get 12mpg with nearly a 3 ton load… Toyota definitely stepped up their game in that regard. Thanks for the perspective!
P.S. Tell your wife it’s okay, Sam is a slow driver too. We can still be friends. 😂
Thanks for the review. I have a 2019 Tundra and been thinking of buying a Airstream (Don’t know what model yet) So was interested in your review on how it towed. Thanks!
Cool video! You guys have charisma and know what you're talking about. Thanks for the great video
You are very welcome! Thank you for the nice comment! ✊
Yes!
I just picked up a 2020 1794 w TRD Package. My 2012 TRD PRO has taken our trailer all over the mountains in the northwest. Even off road for the best camping 🏕 spots! Thanks for reminding everyone regarding 80% tow capacity. I'm only 1/2 my towing specs and it's truly just that important. I hate seeing trailers smashed all over the roadway, it's sickening. Most people should run a 3/4 ton at a minimum...!
But Tundra's are some very fine trucks and they have never let us down. I'm getting air bag's on the new 1794 Tundra truck this week and can hardly wait to get back on the road again RVing going south this time....
You guys are awesome and good to watch your travels and fun! Keep up the good work and hope to see you on the road sometime!
Thank's
PS: Don't forget to visit the Redwoods in Humboldt County, with six rivers, mountains, forest and beaches... you'll find something to enjoy :)
Thank you for the amazing comment! These always brighten our day. Glad you enjoyed the video! 😎 We love those 1794 editions. Such a classy trim. We had a great time camping in the Redwoods two summers ago. Stayed at Jedediah Smith State Park for a few nights and did so much exploring. Next trip we want to raft the Smith River. Gotta get a portable kayak first! Enjoy the new truck and say hello if you ever see us on the road!
Bulletproof truck! And that kind of MPG is awesome for towing something that big.
Not bullet proof and yes its a gas hogg
I had the same philosophy about a new vehicle so after I bought a 30 foot camper I decided that I needed a bigger truck so looking at all the used trucks I settled on a brand new 2018 tundra. They had a suggestion to not pull a trailer or camper till after 500 miles but we were leaving for arizona in 2 days so my truck had 120 miles on it when we left. Going to arizona and then a month there then going to virginia and a month there before coming back home to iowa we had close to 10,000 miles on it in 4 months. I bought the truck out of necessity but ended up loving it and I still do. The only problem I have had was the front rotors after 2 years. Now with almost 50,000 miles on it, it still runs great and I am very happy I bought it.
That's a heck of a load and the fuel mileage is the trade off. The lighter trailers will not last near as long as that older Airstream. So the best way to improve fuel mileage is take the roads less traveled at a little slower rate. . .and enjoy the scenery! Thanks for the honest review!
Preach! We don’t set any land-speed records and that’s the way we like it. 😂 Thanks for the comment Jeff!
i bought my 2019 Tundra 1794 brand new and love it!. Does everything I ask of it and never lets me down. very comfortable on road and very capable off-road. Mpg is an issue but hey, it’s a truck, not a Prius .. I’m not impressed with the 2022… that needs a couple years to get kinks worked out.
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We love the 1794 trim Tundras! Glad to hear it’s working out great. Thanks for the comment and for subscribing! ✊
They have a Tundra online that towed its whole life and still made it to a million miles on the original engine and trans. These are million mile trucks.
Get us on that maintenance schedule!
My 2010 is solid, the only upgrades ive done are front and rear bumpers, airbags, and new high clearance side steps. It pulls and drives like a dream.
I've got a 2020 Tundra limited that looks exactly like yours and I regularly tow a trailer that is just over 5000 lbs and I have been very happy with how it performs.
Many good miles ahead with that setup Greg! Thanks for reaching out 😎
We have the same truck (2018 TRD Offroad Crewmax LTD) we tow our 23FB international (much lighter than the 27FB) but did a 9,000 trip across US last year, great truck. Love the Tundra!!
(We may be biased) but it sounds like you have the perfect set up Kyle!
I have a 2016 tundra, bought new, love it. I bought a Jayco 263 RBS, it’s within the hitch weight and tow weight, but I feel it’s a little heavy for me towing it on rough roads, back roads. I have a top of the line equilizer hitch but just hard to relax. Your experience helps me appreciate what I have, just feels a little squirrelly over 50 and rougher roads. I have towed an enclosed trailer quite a bit, just hard getting used to this size trailer. I just added some airbags, and my camper came ready for side and backup camera. I have the big V8, get about 10 mpg towing, 14.5 town, 19 highway empty.
I have a 2010 tundra crew max that has 291300 miles on it right now. As far as I know from the log sheet from the Toyota dealership for maintenance records i got when i bought it at a used car dealership was just the usual things to replace like brakes and fan belts. I was amazed at how clean the truck was. The interior looked almost new with no wear on it. The body still looks nice too with a few scratches on it. It runs like a new truck and doesn't use oil or leak fluid. I still have it today. I was so impressed with it . I bought a 2021 tundra 1794 edition package with 23000 miles on it. Beautiful truck black with brown leather crew max. The stance of the truck with the over sized tires is Beautiful. People can't believe i have two tundras in my driveway 😊😊
You know what they say… the only thing better than one Tundra is two Tundras! Sounds like you have a sweet fleet! 😎
Good video. August 2023 is when I finally got my 2017 Lance 1685 put together with the solar panels inverter and lithium batteries (PTSD sucks..) and did a 2 weeks shake down trip up in Wisconsin. I averaged 10.3 MPG towing with a 2012 Porsche Cayenne S, I think it is 4.5 liter V8, but it is naturally aspirated for sure. The weight distribution hitch is an Eaz-lift that the previous owner gave me when I bought the camper from him. I haven't weighed the camper yet but a rough estimate I just did is between 5200-5500 or so pounds with a full 45 gallon fresh water tank in the calculation. The brake controller is a Curt Echo, and I installed the OEM hitch myself. BUT I had to go to a dealership to have a control module programmed that came with the hitch, I still have that crate 2 years later.. LOL
It towed great overall minus some wash boarded roads up near Lake Superior, so I locked the center differintail for a few miles to the Nation Forest Campground (50% discount for dissabled Vets..)
Well done guys!
Thanks Greg!
Very engaging video.
Smashing it. Smash it back!
Good informative vlog, Thank You for sharing.
Thanks you guys!
LOVE channel perfect balance of info delivered in witt. - I found your channel over the weekend and binge watched every one. Can’t believe it took this long to find it. We have an Airstream 30FBQ w/office on order for delivery in October. I too decorate RV’s in a boho vibe and LOVE World Market. Q; Are those floor tiles you added to your backsplashes? AND- how do you hang your plants?
Thanks for finding us Kristina! For the plants we use adhesive Command wire hooks. The backsplash is just a thin peel and stick tile that we bought on Amazon. Both have been great. Congrats on the Airstream! Lots of learning, adventures, and World Market trips ahead! We are here for it! ❤️
I have the powerboost with the 7.2 KW generator. I absolutely love it. Tows sooo well. Very diesel like.
Nice vid - thank you!
Glad you enjoyed!
Great video. I have the 2020 Tundra and am considering upgrading to an Airstream from our small camper. My only concern was the payload capacity. We bring a lot of camping gear!
We definitely cut it close on payload. Towing capacity isn’t the issue. 2.5 years in and so far no issues… but as always we’ll keep ya posted! Happy trails! Enjoy travel trailer shopping! ✊
Besides the awesome video, shout-out to all the helpful comments, thanks for the great info.
Give it up for the real heroes! Couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for the comment Philippe! 😎
Very good review. Well done! I just cancelled my ‘22 Tundra I Force Max that ETA kept being pushed back and got a 2019 Tundra DC. This Tundra replaces a 4Runner. What really convinced me other than the fact it seemed it would never be built, was a review from Truck King here in Canada. THey towed a small 2000lbs trailer from Vancouver to the Arctic Ocean this spring with 2 x ‘22 Tundra. One with the 3.5 and the other one was a hybrid. They did very poor mileage (that would compare or be worst then the 5.7 V8) on this long trip…When these twin turbos gets spinning, they consume gas. I am convinced both generation of trucks are using the same fuel when towing. The gain is seen when not with the new generation.
Thanks for the interesting perspective here Marc. It will be interesting what the stats are when the sample size gets a little bigger. We may be biased… but we think you got an awesome truck! 😎
I had a 2020 tundra and loved it! I towed a 29’ travel trailer across country from Portland Or. to providence RI
And back, it did awesome.
My only complaint is the gas mileage and high RPM’s.
4 mpg going uphill, not stoked.
Traded it in on the 2022 tundra limited extra cab.
Love this truck more. Better gas mileage more horse power, lots more torque.
10 speed transmission
Big screen is great for maps.
I can get terrible gas mileage is I’m driving like I stole it.
Haven’t towed our trailer yet,
But looking forward to seeing the difference in mileage.
Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome Richard. Let us know how that thing does with the trailer! Safe travels friend ✊
On my 2nd Tundra now own a 2021 Platinum Tundra love it! Owned a 2016 SR5 Crewmax before this one loved that one too!
Thanks for the comment Isaiah. We LOVE the trim on those Platinums! We test drove and actually almost got one before “settling” on our Limited. 😂 Happy trails!
I’m new to the towing world but I’m honestly surprised how few people in the comments on this video are even thinking about the payload capacity on their TV. Idk, maybe I’m missing something here but I live in Alaska and can’t tell you how many tourists is see driving up here with a overloaded TV. Anyway, just and observation, I hope everyone does there homework to keep themselves and others on the road safe. Thanks for the informative video guys, stay safe out there ✌🏻
Weight distribution is paramount! We definitely cut it close on payload. Thought about covering that in this video but we plan to make three pass weight ticket video soon enough. Happy trails BigTuna!
Ha you guys are great. This video was awesome thank you
What a great compliment. You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hey guys! Just found your video, but I do actually tow with a twin turbo V6 (2019 Ford Expedition). We tow a 30ft lightweight travel trailer (7,000 max weight and about 5600 dry weight). We tow it into the eastern Arizona mountains and honestly it tows super easy. You barely know it’s back there unless you’re climbing a steep grade or descending one. I can say, we averaged about 8 MPG since we towed it from Phoenix to Pinetop AZ, which is over 5k elevation gain over a 160 drive. So as far as fuel savings, if you’re towing there aren’t any lol. I’m looking into getting a tundra to tow the trailer, since we got the expedition to share as our one family car that can do it all. Thanks for the video!
Having traveled most of the “short cuts” between Denver and Phoenix we can appreciate the curvy and hilly roads you tested your Expedition on. Love that part of the county. Thanks for commenting and the perspective Joel! Have fun car shopping! 😎
I have a 2008 Tundra crew max with 146000 miles. I changed my shocks last year and replaced rubber grommet for the antenna…that’s it. I do love the sunroof with the back window that slides down. Perfect air flow and noise going under 65 mph.
Great track record! What happens at 66 mph? 😂
I liked your video, great job. What a lot of people don't know is all the Tundra's have always come ready to tow unless you get the 2022 SR trim level, and it will tow around 8,600 lbs. That is still more than most of your domestic trucks unless it has an upgraded rear end and is set up for towing. If you're looking at a used truck, you have to research it to see what it can tow. As for the Tundra having bad fuel economy, it's because it is set up to tow around 10,000 lbs and the 2022's between 11,000 and 12,000 lbs. If you get a domestic truck set up to tow the same weight, it too will get bad fuel economy. As far as should you purchase new or used, right now I would say new right now because the used trucks cost about the same and if it is just a couple of years old, they are selling for more than a new one.
Thanks for the great perspective. ✊ Didn’t know the limitations of the 2022 SR trim so thanks for sharing that! Take care Rick!
My son texted me saying “you got a shoutout” I jumped out of my seat and my wife and I watched it together. Boy what a great, funny, informative review!
You two have such chemistry and you dont know how to make a bad video 😂 If I may add Tundra is the only truck with a growing number of them with over 1,000,000 miles with original engine and tranny not rebuilt or replaced. Also we always bought used and unfortunately did not have good success, either because the previous owners did not maintain them well or they were just unreliable trucks to begin with. I did look for a used Tundra but our New 2017 SR5 was either the same price or $1000-$2000 more so we went new. Now I have to forward this to all my friends. Enjoy your Sunday you deserve it
Your comments are legendary Joe! Really enjoyed making the video. Thanks for the suggestion! We totally get it about buying new. It definitely can make sense especially with the comparatively low depreciation rate of the tundra. To each their own! We thankfully found a previous owner that was meticulous about record keeping and seemed like the right call.
Thanks again for the video suggestion. Let us know if you ever want us to cover anything else (we just can’t always guarantee timeliness because you know how work gets crazy sometimes). Keep keeping us honest though! Stay classy! 😎
Sam, you both have a beautiful truck and obviously you and the previous owners took great care of it. I also love a clean truck 😂
We recently bought a 2021 Double Cab and so far we've only towed about 7,500 lbs with a straight bumper pull setup. We only put about 2,500 miles on it towing and averaged 13.7 mpg in the mountains of North Carolina. Over the years I've towed a lot with my F-250 Diesel and only get around 12 mpg towing and 14 mpg with a light load. so the tundra is easier on the pocketbook than the Ford as far as fuel is concerned.
We've also done quite a few miles in class C motorhomes. The one thing we've learned is how to use the Tow/Haul function to our advantage in the mountains. We even had someone once tell us our brake lights weren't working after a very long downhill run. The truth is, they worked fine. We never braked once on that whole downhill run. When you get proficient at using the tow/haul mode as an engine brake, your brakes will last much longer. You may have to go a bit slower on those downhills but, it's worth the extra time. You'll also use a little more fuel on those downhills as your engine will be turning a few more revs. Myself I prefer to burn a bit more fuel than brakes. Good luck to you guys.
i have a 2015 tundra and carry 30 foot travel trailer no problem just added some air bags and now drives like a champ....
The goodness of Toyota. It's a real thing.
We have a 07 and a 21. Both are awesome. Pull a 22 foot enclosed trailer with 4 sleds up the Big Horn mtns no problem. We got the 21 because we wanted the last year of V8.
Let us know when you are ready to sell your 07 Brett. Happy trails 😎
I have a 2023 tundra platinum with air suspension, and I tow a 6000lbs boat pretty frequently, and I absolutely love it, I’ve never had lack of power and I get about 10-11mpg average. But that’s all flat terrain as well
Please check your Transmission temperature, this guy don't said anything about the transmission temperature. Tundras since 2013 (i believe) coming without external transmission cooler. (even said have one on the window sticker)
Nice vid!
I’ve run my 50a 27 GT airstream on the powerboost. It’s a rockstar for that. 12mpg. Also, blind spot monitoring extends the length of the trailer….if you keep the sensors clean.
Double check the math on hot days and low tire pressures. Oddly enough low pressure causes increased tire temps.
Don’t make us have truck envy please. 😂
We were only talking a few PSI’s lower when measured at cold temps. Probably could have stated that better. Thanks for keeping us honest!
We have a 2007 Toyota Tundra Crew Max with the 5.7 V8. Awesome truck. Our camper weighs 6,800 pounds. Pulling thru the mountains it’s a little tough but we do it. The Tundra is dependable, reliability and has the best quality too. Gray truck. 👍
Thanks for the perspective Danette. We may being utterly biased, but we 100% agree with you! 😎 Enjoy your travels!
I have always been a solid disciple with Toyota Tacoma! nothing ever beat it on its dependability; the realiablity that it give me, and i abused it alot. However, due to the fact i was getting into heavy hauling 12,000lbs to 15,000lbs, I traded my Tacoma in and got a Ford F-250...Well, to make this story short, I stopped the heavy hauling and then right after, my transmission went out and no one knows why? Anyways, I'm on the verge of getting a tundra and I am excited because i know they are reliable, 100% Thanks for the video, I dig that you are both in it, nice touch
Thanks for weighing in Seth! Sorry to hear about your struggles with the 250. Such a headache. 3+ years of towing our travel trailer and nearly 100k miles on our Tundra and it’s still going strong! Happy trails and good luck with the Tundra search. 😎
I just bought a 2012 Tundra can't wait to hook it to a trailer!
Woooo! Let’s get that baby hitched up! 😎
Doing it for the engagement. Loved the video!
Thanks for the positive ENGAGEMENT Kyle. Happy trails! 😎
We also have a 2017 Tundra SR5 double cab with the 5.7 v8. We prefer the double cab because we got the 6.5ft bed. While the rear seat might be smaller it still accommodates full grown people comfortably. Now we are not full time rv'ers but do go out once a month starting in april thru october. You are spot on about reliability. When we are places we've never been before the last thing we want to worry about is are we gonna make it home or not. My every day vehicle is a 2003 Toyota Tacoma that I wouldn't trade for anything. In fact since 1983 my personal vehicles have been Toyota's. Enough Toyota plugging, we tow a 25ft travel trailer that comes in loaded up at just under 6000lbs with empty tanks. You are right when you say these trucks don't have issues on grades, you can get uphill when you want and know you can stop on the other side if you have to. Once I retire we might go with a bigger trailer with the confidence that our Tundra can handle the load.
Thanks for the comment Bob! We were just talking about this yesterday. Sometimes we wish we had purchased the double cab just for the additional bed space.
I actually used to drive a 1994 Toyota truck. This was pre Tacoma and Tundra models. That thing is still running great! Thanks for your perspective.
Have you made any modifications to your Tundra?
No mods yet but probably won't other than a more aggressive tire tread and wheels to replace the factory steel wheels.
Towed a 7800lb 32ft grand design from mid georgia to the smokey's and back with a 2022 1794 and averaged 10.1 mpg. Having owned a 2017 CM and now the new 2022. The 2022 with the twin turbo's and 10 speed is a superior combo for towing. Power is not an issue. Has 20 percent more torque than the 5.7. Plus, when not towing I can cruise on the highway at 75mph and get 22mpg. It is also a very comfortable ride and a fun truck as the acceleration in incredable. Need to test drive one.
Sign us up! Thanks for weighing in on your experience and enjoy the rig!
My '07 5.7L double cab with SnugTop, Decked drawers, RoofNest tent, airbags and 245,000 miles just towed our 25' Airstream fully loaded from Spokane, Washington to the east coast/atlantic ocean four times since last July. I have TPMS on the trailer tires so I am alerted if there is a tire leak. 11-12 mpg at 60-65 mph. No issues whatsoever. Bullet proof truck and best trailer you can buy. The only thing I would replace the Tundra with to tow our Airstream is a 2019 Landcruiser or 2023 Sequoia. But my 16 year old truck has long since been paid for and they go a million miles, so this is probably the last truck I'll ever need or own.
Also, I bought mine used like you did. It had 99000 miles and was 5 years old back in 2012 when I bought it.
Finally, slowing down from 70 to 60 and letting the transmission shift at the lowest rpm (slow starts and gradual acceleration) improved my mpg from 8-9 to 11-12. It's worth it and have learned to drive at a more relaxed pace.
Hey guys I have the same truck only in a 2016 and I love it. Bought it with around 6600 miles on it. I haven’t towed with it yet but glad to hear it will do well. I had duel exhaust added and a high performance K&N air intake.This increased my gas performance and makes it run better in my opinion. Safe travels.
Thanks for weighing in Dan! Safe travels!
What exhaust did you put on it? How much did it help mileage?
I average around 8mpg towing.
@@annejackson656 The exhaust is called the Flowmaster Outlaw. I also had a K&N high performance air intake put in. It’s given the truck more get up and go. The gas milage improved about 2 mpg.
We pull with a 2015 double cab SR5 with 8 foot bed. The longest truck they built. Love the way it tows our 2004 Komfort 25TB trailer. Our usual trailer weight varies from 6,000 to 6,500 lbs for a total combined weight of 12,000 to 13,000 lbs. Trailer max gross is rated at 7,200 lbs. Gas mileage is single digits over the mountains and double digits on the flat. And we have a tall camper shell (9” taller than the cab) on the bed. Plenty of room for cargo including our bicycles standing up. 180,000 on the odometer. Normal maintenance only.
Sounds like a great set up Richard! Thanks for sharing with us. Let’s get that SR5 to 200K this summer 😎
A very fun video,👍. We have a 2015 Tundra bought it w 500 miles. Like you I didn't want all the fancy stuff bc it's just more things to breakdown. I tow a 20ft travel trailer about 4500 lbs with it and no problems. On the gas w or w/o the trailer I try to keep the rpm lower than 2000 and the gas is ok. It's still looks and drives like new. It's a little rough on the ride, but that keeps me driving the speed limit, so it's fine it means it going to last a long time. Tundra 👍
Thanks for weighing in Antonio! Glad to hear all is working well with the towing set up. Still loving our Tundra as we slowly creep towards 100k miles. 😎
Really nice view of your 2017 Tundra. I have a 2013 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 w/ 5.7 engine and tow package w 4.11 axles. Long story short we signed for a 37' Flagstaff 5th Wheel... about 9,400 lbs for our son. He never used it and within the first year....Yep, mom and dad ended up with it.
Had my doubts, but my Tundra pulls it very well. I have gotten 10.4 mpg on several occasions. 7.2 pulling up to Fishlake,UT which sits at 10,000' El.
I have a 5,000 lb Air Lift airbag system and Drilled and slotted disc brakes.
Toyota tundra - 5 stars
Very happy with my 21 sr5. I only haul firewood though, haven’t towed yet. Great truck
You better install a external transmission cooler.
Nice job!
Thanks Tim!
I have a 2016 TRD off road 4x4 SR5 and I really enjoy it. I spent 2 years researching between tundra, Silverado and F150 before I made my decision to buy in 2018. My reasons for purchasing it was very similar to the same as yours. Toyota has an excellent track record. As far as towing that was my main consideration in finding the right truck, we have a 2021 Jayco travel trailer that’s 30 feet long. Dry weight is roughly5800 pounds loaded it’s about 7800 pounds. I generally travel with it at about 6500 pounds to 6800 pounds at the most. The tundra does excellent with it. Especially going uphill I used to baby it and go about 50 miles an hour, but now that I am seasoned with driving it and more comfortable and confident I do about 70 to 75 of the hill. My average gas mileage is about 9 miles per gallon when towing with the travel trailer. I don’t mind the gas mileage, that’s not the reason why I bought the truck part of the reason why I went with the Trd off-road package also it’s because it comes with a 38 gallon gas tank. The only modifications I’ve done to the truck as I’ve upgraded the rotors for towing with trailers, and also I removed the stock mirrors and installed some aftermarket towing mirrors with Blindspot monitoring. That has helped tremendously because I can extend those mirrors and they do not start going off as often as they did with the stock ones.
Thanks for the perspective Armando! We have very similar set ups. We’ve been thinking about upgrading our tow mirrors for a while now so it’s nice to hear you’ve had success with it. Do you happen to have a link to the ones you bought? Safe travels friend!
These have the blind spot sensor. There are also ones that are retractable but I didn’t want to do all the routing of the wires. This is simple to attach.
I have a Toyota Sequoia with same engine and transmission. Don’t tow but have gone New England to Florida four times. It’s the perfect family hauler.
That V8 Sequoia is a collectors item now! 😎
My 2019 tundra 5.7 sr5 double cab. was $33,500 brand new in September of 2019. So in my case. I’ll say buying new was a great move. But. Nowadays. Prices are bananas. So. 🤷🏻♂️. It’s hard to say. Trucks been almost flawless. Went In for the big Toyota fuel pump recall. Other than that. Brakes once. Oil changes. Lots of gas. 😄. My boat is 8000+ lbs on the trailer. Does well. Only thing I wish I had was the 38 gallon tank. Trucks still under warranty, so when that’s up I may look for a big tank out of a totaled tundra and put it in. Great video. Good luck with the truck and camper.
nice video helping me in my search for a Tundra. I currently have a 2018 F150 Ecoboost 3.5 V6 and tow a 27 foot toy hauler 6000 pounds empty, and I usually get 9-10 mpg towing so hope that helps show you what the v6's are doing. not a ton better towing than yours. Keep up the good work
That makes us feel a little bit better about our frequent gas station stops. Still love our Tundra! Good luck in your search! 😎
We have a 2007 4x4 SR5 Tundra which did not offer (to my knowledge) blind spot monitoring. It had 117k miles and is currently at 174K and is still going strong. The only problem we have experienced was a fuel pump failure ( in the gas tank and expensive to replace).
Big Toyota fan here. Engaging!
So much engagement! Thanks for watching and the comment Jim! ✊
I got a 2021 tundra bought brand new now has 104,000 truck is with different trailers daily. Some are probably more then it should pull. It’s by far been one of my favorite trucks I’ve owned many different brands. Very reliable truck. Only have replaced a alternator and tires brakes. Other then that oil changes.
That’s a lot of miles on a 2021! Way to get after it Robert! Glad to hear it’s working well. Thanks for the comment. Have a great Sunday!
Datum….i just LOVE reading these comments about just how dependable their Toyotas have been. We love our 2019 V8 5.7L double cab SR5 4x4 Tundra as well as our 2023 4 cylinder 4x4 access cab Tacoma SR! Keep them running, peeps, ‘cause this newest generation of Toyota trucks have gone to shit. I’m hoping that Toyota goes back to the non turbo reliable Toyota engines! Not only are they breaking down all over the place, but they’re just a fugly truck (BOTH the Tundras as well as the Tacomas…even the 4Runners, too). Love the channel, BTW! Keep up the great videos!!!
2019 tundra crew cab. Tow a GD 25’ trailer. Only mods is E rated tires, and RAS suspension. I have the TRD 2 wheel drive and suspension is a little soft
Just got rid of my 2019 f150 EcoBoost, it was a super nice truck, towed my trailer great, plenty of passing power but it always needed something. Cam phasers twice, needed the front differential completely rebuilt, catalytic converters twice, transmission leaks and weird shifting, rear Pinion seals once or twice a year. I loved how it drove, seats were very comfortable, technology was nice, I never really had any electrical problems but the mechanical stuff was it's demise. Just traded it for a 2020 tundra 1974. Cheaper insurance and Toyota reliability, can't go wrong!
Yes to brand new. However, shop in the Jan -March. Look for last year's model because the factory is putting pressure on the dealerships to liquidate the inventory. Also look for the demo model, because it's still brand new,but you get it ad Certified pre-owned. = Alot cheaper.
I have a 2020 silver tundra just like yours. Just the black badging instead of the chrome. We pull a 33 ft 6100# dry travel trailer. It does really good. Ive had a few people ask how it handles the load lol. My average is 9 mpg. Of course i like to move on a little faster than average and get there😮
Great video. Enjoy the engage-able content. Your V8 will outlast the 2022 v6 twin turbo Tundra motors 3x over as well as any other v6 turbo on the market. Not only do bells and whistles add to the list of things that break, but also “there is no replacement for displacement”. Been waiting for the new Tundra, wanted it for the improved gas mileage. After much research, decided on getting a 2020/21 instead. Comparing the 22 vs 21 mpg’s, after 200,000 miles the 5 mpg savings @ $3.50/gal would save roughly $13,000. Besides saving $13k buying a used truck over a new, but will easily save over $13k on maintenance expenses not having to deal with replacing a turbo when one faults out down the line. I have friends who are mechanics, one at ford one Toyota, and according to them from what they see, replacing turbos or motors on these overtaxed v6’s is inevitable. Looking forward to following along!
We like your logic and it’s a perspective we haven’t really thought about. Looking forward to having you and your very “engage-able” comments along for the ride! Happy trails 😎
You have one of the best year tundras they have the factory transmission cooler in that year and they also have grease fittings on the driveshafts. Just do your maintenance on that truck and it will last you a long time don’t forget to maintain the transmission also. And do your driveline maintenance also since you’re towing so heavy. The truck can handle it just do your maintenance. I have two of these trucks a 17 and a 21 I love them both.
Thanks for sharing always been a Toyota guy for reliability. But was also looking at ram 1500 as an option.
You’re welcome Dan! Good luck with the search!
We bought a camper, so had to seek our highlander and get a truck. Did the research and bought a used ‘17 Tundra ext cab, 5.7l limited with 100k miles. First thing I did was pull the transmission filter, it was spotless. Towing a 25’ enclosed car hauler and a 25’ Artic fox ( couldn’t find an affordable airstream, but the A F is 4 season) which is 6500#s ew. I also had to redo the brakes because the previous owner was cheap. I put a scan gauge in to monitor trans temp ( no gauge for that - should have one!) and found that the trans would get pretty warm on the hiway. The sweet spot at 70mph is 3200 rpm (3rd gear) and the temp won’t go over engine temp. A pretty horrible 7-8 mpg, but I’ve talked to a lot of diesel folks and they are around 11-12, however, considering the price of diesel ( and added maintenance $) I’m pretty happy. The ride is poor, towing. I use a WD hitch on both trailers and both are tandem. I don’t like where the selector is for the 4wd, afraid I’m going to select it when turning down the interior temperature. I also can’t see the display when the sun is bright on the passenger side. It would also be nice to have the tailgate lock/unlock with the doors. It’s a beast in the mud and snow and handles very well overall. In general, we are very happy with it.
How about that for an all encompassing honest review. We echo a lot of what you say here. Haven’t turned it over to 4WD yet while trying to change the cabin temperature… so I guess we’ll count that as a win! Happy trails Anne!
Great review and video. However - when people ask us how we were able to retire in our 40's, we have 5 secrets and the #1 is to "Finance the most expensive new vehicle you can afford". Maintain it meticulously, treat it well, and love it enough that you can drive it forever. After the last payment is made and you receive the title in the mail, that evening - not the next morning or later in the week - that very evening - submit an automatic payroll deduction to savings for that exact amount. When we retired a few years ago, our two vehicles were a 1997 Honda CR-V and a 2001 Ford F-150. Over time, that's a lot of money going into savings every month and is our reason we recommend buying a new vehicle.
Also great advice. You know we now have to ask what the other four secrets are… or do we have to sign up for the “Introduction to Luv Subbin Course” to get those? 😂
@@ALittleBitUnhitched We're coming up with an online course that will accept Bitcoin or Coors Light as a form of payment.
Well then obviously we will be attending 😂
You guys are super cute! Thank you for making this video. We have a 2010 Toyota sequoia now, bought a trailer a couple of years ago (25ft dry wt.4365, payload 2135). The sequoia has actually done really well pulling the trailer but we really want a truck. We knew we wanted a tundra (used) but have been unsure about which year etc to buy. We found a 2017 that we are really interested in same as yours crew cab sr5 4x4. I am so glad I found this video! It has helped me know that we are making the right decision. Is your truck a 4x4? You guys did a great job covering the tundra!!
Hey Julie! Dah you are so sweet and so exciting that you all bought a trailer and are doing it! Yes, our Tundra is a 4x4 and we have still been so pleased with it even 4 years later! Thanks for following along on our adventure!
Great video :-). I agree on used cars, unless you are buying something like a Jeep Wrangler that is likely to have been modded and/or driven through Moab or the backroads of West Virginia.
Thanks for watching and commenting Steph! Good point on the Jeeps. Those off-road miles really add up. Lauren has really been advocating to buy a jeep in the future so we may have to revaluate our “no new cars” stance at some point. 😂
Keep that truck, DO NOT buy a new one and DO NOT buy an electric. truck. NEver ever, never/ You have got to have an eight cyllinder to tow somethinig. Trust me. I had an old Chevy Truck also, I am sorry I sold it. You DO NOT WANT A BUNCH OF TECHNOLOGY.11111111111111111111 I like you guys.
This guy gets it
Lmao womp womp my ecoboost tows better and better mpg then my old v8 and it’s been more reliable too at 130k miles zero issues
The biggest problem I’ve had with Mine is all 4 door lock actuators went out within a year. I changed the settings to stop all 4 door locks locking and unlocking with the gear shift and remote
We have a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro. We added a transmission cooler when we found out Toyota had stopped factory installing them in,I believe, 2019. I took the truck up to Chicago and had The Car Care Nut put it on for us. The truck will probably belong to one of our daughters after we are long gone.
Did you are able to check your trany temperature?
We bought a 2011 used, one owner Tundra we love it and we always buy used, rvs included!
“Gently used” is the goal. We clearly think a lot alike! 😎
Great Video!!!
Yes buying used. That's the only way to go...
Mine, I bought a used 2008 Toyota Tundra, with 166,000 miles 5.7 V8 SR5. Love the double cab. That's plenty of room for the grandkids. I'll always buy used and a Tundra...
See you down the road. Thanks
Chuck in Michigan
Glad to hear that you are enjoying your Tundra as much as we are! See you on the road and thanks for the kind words regarding our video, Chuck!
Engaging. We have a 2013 SR5 with 5.7l. This is our go to vehicle of them (5) we drive. I switched to premium AMSOIL with premium filter to go 15k between changes. The first oil change switch to AMSOIL was 165k. This truck NEVER burns oil ever. I burnt through 3 qts. AMSOIL told me this was expected with high miles and AMSOIL uses high amount of detergents. I ran that oil to 175k and AMSOIL paid for the entire cost. Kudos! Now here’s the remarkable item(s). 2nd oil change zero oil burn. And …. My mpg went from 15mpg overall to high 16’s and low 17’s. I couldn’t believe and didn’t believe so I did it old school and the trip meter calc is accurate. I run commercial grade load E tires rated at 80psi max. I run 55psi so the ride is firm if not harsh on concrete expansion joints. But at todays idiotic gas prices I’ll take it. Currently, I have 203k and zero issues. I have swapped all oils to AMSOIL and follow Toyota maintenance religiously. This truck has been driven hard and I mean hard. Lots of full throttle starts. Lots of deep snow ice fishing in Canada. We have (4) trailers, a 30ft - 8600lb sport cruiser boat, a 21’ fishing boat, a 20ft HD enclosed trailer and a 18’ 2-up UTV trailer. We are an outdoors family and this truck does it all. I’ve towed 80mph out west and averaged 11mpg in the flats and as low as 6.5mpg towing our 30ft cruiser through the Great Smokies Tail of the Dragon. I towed our UTVs in -45 F with no problems. The truck sat out during that ice fishing event and started first try. A master Toyota mechanic (who does all our service) told me to always pull in 4th gear (1:1 ratio with 4.3 gears) and don’t worry about the rpm’s. Put it in tow haul and lock into 4th gear and go. I pulled at 4000rpm for thousands of miles. No hunting for the transmission, and there is an overdrive full lock up for 4th gear. He explained when Toyota certified the 5.7l engine they require the engine to run full throttle at redline for 100hrs straight with no shut down allowed. They then tore down the 10 test engines and looked for wear points. Little discernible wear. All my towing mpg numbers are with towing in 4th gear with tow/haul. These engines are built to be run hard and last 1M miles. So far there are 5 trucks with 5.7s surpassing 1M … one truck supposedly went 1.2M but this is not confirmed. I will buy a new Tundra hybrid but this truck stays in the family. Period. Best vehicle I have ever owned. I’ve had Fords/Chevys/Dodge’s and when my son talked me into trying the Tundra I was sold. We plan on making this a sport truck with the Magnuson supercharger, lowered and a wide body kit. It’ll go through my boys as we are trying to reach that 1M mile mark. I live in strong Ford/Chevy country and I take lots of crap driving a Tundra …. I just laugh. They’re constantly fixing their trucks as if it were a badge of honor claiming that’s how hard they run their trucks. I tell them you can’t fix stupid …. I’ll drive my tundra for decades with little or no repairs while their trucks will be parked and rusted out in some farm field. I know you two made the right choice and you will also hit the high mileage no problem. In fact you will be driving it daily 15yrs from now ….. be careful what you wish for. Great video. You two has awesome chemistry and it was a joy to watch. Did I engage enough? Live your best life and don’t look back. You bought the correct truck.
How ‘bout that for some “engagement”!!! Awesome perspective Thomas. We read your comment three times…so many good pieces to think about in here. Haven’t heard about the 4th gear towing trick before so it’s time to do some light reading! Thanks for tuning in, the ENGAGEMENT, and for all the advice. Let’s get these Tundras to 1M! Happy weekend vibes Thomas! L&S
@@ALittleBitUnhitched Don't tow all the time in 4th. That's hard on the engine and gonna be hard on your wallet with gas prices.
I have 2020 and the proper way to do it is start in the "S" mode when you take off. This allows the truck to float through all 6 gears if need be. However when you're pulling a load at the first feel of an incline bump the shifter back and it'll go into 5th gear. If you continue to climb bump it back into 4th and monitor the RPM's and the power. If you don't need more than stay in that respective gear till you finish your assent and then bump it forward into each gear till you hit 6th. Why you ask?
Well by driving when towing in the "S" mode you manually work your transmission based on the incline, load, and speed. When you bump it down it will lock the torque convertor which drastically reduces heat on the transmission and ultimately the radiator. This also decreases wear and tear by keeping it from constantly shifting up and down. If you're in 5th manually it won't allow the transmission to shift into 6th till you manually do it.
When traveling downhill do the same. Shift into "S" and at the start of the decline bump it into 4th and head down hill. If the RPM's are not to high bump down to 3rd and let the engine help keep you from heating up brakes. Just remember at the bottom to bump it back to 6th or you'll Rev the hell out of the engine as it'll stay there.
I wouldn't run my engine at 4 grand. I don't care if it's made to do it. Practice with it and I guarantee you'll like it. The truck will too.
@@ALittleBitUnhitched Also this confirms my argument to buy new... I wouldn't want to buy a used truck that's towed thousands of miles in 4th gear at 4,000 rpm's!!!
@@jamesvaldez4093 We do utilize S-Mode for engine breaking capacities but have never tried to manually move through gears up inclines. Having both been raised on manual cars we aren’t afraid to give it a whirl next time we hit the mountains. Thanks for the awesome detailed comment James. Super duper useful! Cheers and happy trails ✊
Amsoil rocks! No question about it, their products will greatly increase reliability, will make anything it is in run smoother, and will ultimately safe you lots of $$ over the extended life of your vehicle. I have been using it in all my vehicles for the past 25 years and the ones I chose to keep long term before finally selling them were over 240K miles - 2005 Chevy Colorado with the I-5, 2003 Nissan Frontier 4cyl, 2009 Honda Pilot, and my current 2014 Ford F-150 with the 3.7 V6 (non turbo) is nearing 220K problem free. Take care of your vehicles, give them the best fluids (I am preferable to Amsoil), and they will last. I generally stick to about 12-15K oil changes with Amsoil's Signature Series as pretty much all typical driving would fall into the "severe" category, with start and stop and some towing. I need to add not more than 1 quart over that period of time. I did try as a test, for my own curiosity, some Walmart branded synthetic just to prove a point. Changed after 5K miles and was just over a quart low when changed. Garbage oil burns off quickly, which will shorten the life of your emissions equipment and CAT. Much respect for the Tundra, actually considering a '21 or slightly older model to replace my F-150 as I want more towing (my F-150, being just the base-line STX 2-wheel drive that I bought as a work truck for my company only can tow up to 6500lbs) and I want 4-wheel drive. Looking at the SR2's as I have to have the 6 1/2 foot bed. Love the space in the Crew Cabs, but I have to have the extra bed size to put a 6Ft ladder back there and other work stuff. New trucks are always great, just too darn expensive these days. I just picked up a 16 ft box trailer that when loaded up is around 5K lbs and my truck will pull it, it is just not the greatest, need more power to be comfortable. Many people don't figure in the added wind resistance compared to an open flat bed trailer or their boat, big difference. Not a great idea to to at your max weight load with big box or travel trailers as that wind is like dragging a parachute.
Great video! ! I recently purchased a 2021 dc sr5 and towing is in the future. Are you using any suspension mods? Air bags or bump stops etc? Wdh is definitely a must. Thanks again. .
To date we have not added any after market suspension mods or airbags. Not that they wouldn’t help… but we haven’t yet felt they’re an absolute necessity with our specific set up. Thanks for watching and reaching out Tim! Happy trails 😎
3:10 that’s an understatement lol
Just bought a 2011 crew max. We will see.
Her smile....{hearts!} Your'e cool also bro..LOL! Seriously, great video, content and awesome you are enjoying life on your terms. I bought my first truck ever after owning everything from Mustangs, to 911 Porsche to 4runners, (does that qualify?), nah. Anyways, LOVE my 2021 TRD PRO Tundra, I named her the drinker for obvious reasons. Added many mods ref TH-camr Untamed Motors and TRDJON....Lookng forward to owning our first camper. I can feel the ramble look coming.....cheers! LOL!
Cheers! We have a feeling your gunna love “the drinker” Jorge. Keep us posted on what kind of camper you get. We would love to help come up with it’s nickname! Happy trails 😎
Just found your video and enjoyed it. We also have a Tundra with the 5.7 engine (with FLEXFUEL option) and we also tow a 27 foot Airstream. WE also bought our truck used. The truck does the job of towing very well. However, we also need to balance the load on the truck relatively low payload capacity and have learned to put most of our stuff in the Airstream which has plenty of payload capacity. Our Airstream is older and is much lighter than your trailer. So we're at 76% of tow limit of the truck's 8800 lbs rating at the trailer's GVWR.
I would be interested to know what the weight is of the pull-out drawer systems you installed are. One of the issues I have is the low payload rating of the truck after adding on the hitch weight, our weight and the few items in the bed. It doesn't leave more than a few hundred pounds for additions.
Decked system runs about 200lbs. We have ran in to the same issue. We are always good on max towing capacity, GCWR and GVWR. We usually cut it close on payload. We’ve been meaning to do a three pass weight ticket in an incoming video so we can share more accurate values.
Sounds like we have a pretty similar set up though Todd. We are road twins! It’s worked great for us. Happiest of trails to you guys! 😎
I have a 2021 Tundra crewmax with a 35' travel trailer dry weight of 6800 lbs. I have a distribution hitch with anti sway and I actually added some air bags just to help with the ride. It rows very well aside from the 8 miles per gallon fuel but that's expected. 😂
I have a 2012 tundra crewmax 5.7l and i had a 2008 coachman 24ft trailer before i upgraded to a 2022 37ft sportsman travel trailer and i go everywhere never had any issues i did upgraded my brake system to power stop and i also upgraded my transmission cooling system but other than that have no issues with my set up
Thanks for weighing in David. 37 is a long trailer for a half ton! Sounds like your Tundra is extra “Beasty” 😎
Somebody probably already mentioned it but just in case .alarm bells went off when you mention to reduce tire pressure in warmer weather you probably realize by now that is incorrect higher tire pressure equals cooler running .enjoyed the video and yes hard to beat Toyota for reliability
Thanks for the comment! We really should have worded that better. 🤦♀️ 🤦♂️ You are absolutely right that an under-inflated tire gets hotter than a tire inflated to recommended specs. You shouldn’t run your tires too low for a number of reasons. That being said, when driving through Death Valley in the middle of the summer… over inflating your tires can also lead to blowouts especially in older tires so we typically run our trailer tires on the lower end of the recommended specs (when measured cold) to take into account the hot road temps affect on tire PSI. Just a personal choice we’ve made and that’s worked well for us. Hopefully this was worded better! Glad you enjoyed the video! Happy trails!
If you haven't yet, install airbag suspension to the rear leafs. You'll eliminate the squat in the rear and stiffen the suspension, and take alot of strain off the driveline. It's a must for towing that trailer.