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10-05-2020, 05:37 AM #21
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10-05-2020, 07:03 AM #22
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Hey, no worries Rob. I myself have realized by reviewing this and the “other” forum that a number of my former notions were also unknowingly misunderstood. Even at my age I also can learn something new almost every day if I remain open minded and teachable. Travel safe and enjoy your RV adventures!
Dave and Sue Dion
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2020 GD Imagine 2250RK
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10-05-2020, 08:51 AM #23
Here is a quick read from 12/18 I think is well balanced pertaining to Tundra sales. I‘ve read elsewhere that Detroit 3 have something like 93% of the full-size truck market. Toyota appears to have no illusions of catching them and they’re okay with that approach even after the Tundra is eventually upgraded. They appear to have made a decision to find their profits elsewhere other than the very competitive full-size truck market. I suspect they can afford to do that given they are one of, if not, the largest auto manufacturers in the world.
https://www.autonews.com/sales/toyot...e-tundra-sales2010 Tundra SR5 DC 5.7L 4x4
2020 Imagine XLS 22MLE
Andersen WDH
Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit
2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
2014 Jayco x17z Hybrid
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10-10-2020, 12:20 AM #24
I’ll drop my 2 cents since I tow with a tundra.
I have a 2017 TRD Pro double cab with the 5.7 and tow package. I tow an Imagine 2400BH that is loaded a little heavy. I have owned, driven and towed with a lot of different trucks over the years, from old toyota mini trucks to f350’s to 18 wheelers.
I feel my Tundra tows good but not great with this 2400BH. Wife, 2 kids, myself and all the crap we bring along makes us technically overloaded based on the CAT scale slips. I spent the better part of a day at the CAT scale dialing in 10k equalizer hitch and getting the trailer and truck level, since the RV dealership just did a generic setup. I have all but 35 lbs back on the front axle and the tundra and trailer feel pretty well planted when going down the road, no matter the weather or traffic. I’m just under the GAWR for the rear axle. I definitely know the trailer is back there but it’s not a white knuckle situation. Even with the botched setup from the RV dealership, it wasn’t a scary drive, I just knew it could be improved. The tundra is one of the better handling 1/2 ton trucks out there when loaded or towing heavy. Having owned a maxtow f150 ecoboost and several 1/2 ton gm’s over the years, this tundra seems to handle the heavy weight better.
Power wise, it will hold speed (65 mph) as long as you’re not afraid to mash the skinny pedal and wind the engine out on hills or against a headwind. This also comes with single digit mpg (I’ve seen as low as 6, lol) but if there’s no hills, most of the time it’ll stay in 5th gear and return 9 mpg. My previous experiences towing with modern diesels ruined me as I do wish for more power and better mpg but I’m also on 34” all terrain tires. My ecoboost had the power ( when it was running correctly) but got about the same mpg. Knock on wood, the tundra is reliable (like every modern vehicle should be and one of the big reasons I purchased it) so far. It’ll withstand you holding the pedal to the floor all day and come back for more.
All in all, the tundra does good, but not great towing the 2400 BH. It’s not a huge issue since we really only tow about once a month, 2-4 hours from our home. I almost went with the 2800 BH but I’m glad I didn’t since I’m already a little overweight. I will say that when I purchased this tundra, I had no plans for a travel trailer. My plan at that time was more backcountry exploration with a bed tent. Time and plans have changed drastically since then. So, would I buy another Tundra? Probably not because I’m already wanting to upgrade trailers so it looks like the next truck will be a 1-ton diesel.2020 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH
2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Double cab
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11-20-2020, 09:08 PM #25
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I tow my 2600RB with my 2011 DC 5.7L, tow package and a Husky Centerline WDH. It tows like a dream, but you are aware that something is back there on the mountain passes! I also have the factory transmission cooler, which Toyota eliminated in the later years (2018 or 2019).
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11-21-2020, 08:43 AM #26
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11-21-2020, 12:50 PM #28
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Rob & Barb
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