Great Video. Thanks for your honest and clear comments. I do have a Tundra 2024 and just purchased an RV which fully loaded weights 7k lbs. The truck pulls really well and gas/millage is good (12 miles/gl). Weight distribution hinge is a must. So, at least for now I am more than happy with the Tundra.
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.
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! did you mention your payload is 1500 lbs. I have a 2024 SR5 crewmax that has 1360 lbs of payload with the same off road package you have. do you know what the differences were between both years to give yours additional payload over the 2014 SR5 crewmax TRD offroad? Thanks!!
Thanks! This is actually a really good question. I can definitively tell you our GVWR is 7,200. This is more applicable to us than manufacturer payload because we’ve made modifications to our truck that has increased it’s weight. ✊ Happy Trails!
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.
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! ✊
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.
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.
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 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)
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.
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!
I got a 2% Lease rate on my new 2019 Crew Trd so couldn’t say no because im keeping her forever new Tundra is crap 💩 Change your oil every 4000-5000 miles The 5.7 i - force is one of the most reliable V8s of all time.
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.
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
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!
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 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. Subscribed 👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My friend just bought a 2024 tundra and it’s his 4th one in his fleet line. I just called him to find out his opinion on my new truck search. He quickly told me he don’t have it anymore cause it’s nothing compared to his 2021 or 2017 or 2007. He sent it back to dealer after 3 months of use. Too weak for daily tow in comparison his others. He advised me to get a low mileage 2021 because I needed to tow 8,000lbs weekly. I’m still searching as of late 2024. Still using my sierra.
4:27 video time frame, what is going across the screen? also, I regret my 2022 Sierra and should've purchased a 21 Tundra. No problems yet but I'm sure I will regret it in the long run because the Sierra should be the last truck I own but I don't have confidence in it.
A bird, a plane, Superman?? Hopefully you get many good years out of your Sierra… but if not, we will gladly welcome you over to the dark side. Happy trails Edward!
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 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.
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.
Buy used unless it's a Toyota. Then you buy new. I've seen tundra that are 3 yrs old with over 40k miles costing only 6k less than msrp. For that you buy new. Vs a for that cost way more new than a Toyota and will cost less than a toyota used. Loses much more
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
I went from an 07 Tundra 5.7 to a 2013 F-150 eccoboost, to a 2001 F-250 7.3power stroke and just bought a 24 Twin Turbo Tundra. The Tundras are the only ones that can keep up with the Powerstroke. The downfall is the tiny tank in my 07. But the new one, went through Death Valley up to mammoth and the temp gauge didn’t even budge. Averaged about 13-14mpg while towing our 31’ Passport. Not sure if I’ll keep it though. I’m probably going to get another 7.3 Powerstroke. But that’s because I prefer diesel over gas. I don’t like that Toyota does not include towing tires or mirrors in any of the new trucks with a towing package. Had to add airbags to it to keep the rig level. But I do it to most my trucks anyway. All in all a pretty decent V6 that is totally capable of towing.
Got my last 3 Toyota trucks NEW for LESS THAN used...... Just Say'n.... 2004, 2017 and a 2021.... and resold 2 of the 3 for more than I paid for them...... so..... then there's that...
Bought a 2014 1794 Edition new and haven’t had any issues with it. Paid it off in a couple of years and don’t plan on getting anything else any time soon. I do haul a trailer (4500-5000 lbs) from time to time with no problem. The strange thing about it is, after it hit about 165,000 miles my gas mileage seems to have gone up even pulling the trailer. I’ve had people with Tundras tell me that it’s not broke in until around 175,000 miles - okay. Go figure.
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.
The 5.7 with 4.3 differentials can tow easily 10 000 lb all year long if you know how to tow properly. Texas cowboys tested this truck with 15 000 lb trailers
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.
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 😎
I'm late but here's why I buy new cars: Bought a brand new Toyota Tacoma in the Fall of 2004. Got zero percent financing from Toyota. But, I drove the truck for 15 years as my primary vehicle. I sold it for HALF of what I paid for it. HALF - that is holding it's value. I got the safety of a new vehicle no one had pounded on, screwed up the oil on, beaten across the desert, etc. and drove a truck for 15 years and it only cost me 12 grand. That's pretty freaking okay. :-)
I have a 2021 SR series, and it tows my Grand Design 32' camper effortlessly. I have traveled 6-7 thousand miles and have had no issues "except" I hate the braking. Feels like a sponge and have since I bought it new. New 6 cylinders are junk, knew it would flop. 5.7 will be back. I get mostly 11-13 miles per gallon.
What a great couple and I’m so jealous you both love camping. My better half just isn’t into being outdoors. I’m a NEW SUBSCRIBER and look forward to watching more of your videos. I have a 2024 Tundra Hybrid Max and a 8k lb 24’ enclosed ATC that we tow our Spec Miata in. The twin TT V6 does a great job towing it and we have a Blue Ox WD hitch as well. We get about 11mpg when towing and keep the speed below 65 at all times. Love the truck thus far however I am looking with great interest at the RamCharger coming out early next year. That is a very exciting entry in the ½ ton category.
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! ✊
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 ✊
Towing capacity is irrelevant in a Tow vehicle. Payload capacity and GVWR are the most important numbers. You'll run out of payload capacity wayyyyyy before towing capacity. Toyota Tundra's are notorious for having the lowest payload capacity of any half ton truck on the market. And now they've done away with the V8 and went to a 6 banger. Even worse. I own a 2020 Toyota Tundra SR-5 4x4 Double Cab Sport 5.7 liter V-8. My trailer is 7,000 lbs. And it struggles. Sure it tows it, but not happily. I'm about to buy a 2024 GMC Sierra HD 2500 with over 3,000 lbs of payload. Life will be better.
The 80% guideline only applies to Ford. Ford derates their F-150 towing capacities 2% per 1000ft of elevation. Your Tundra was certified to SAE J2807 standards which include steep grades and 100 degree temperatures. Plus Toyota was the only manufacturer to adopt J2807 in 2010 which verifyed how over built tbe truck was vs Ford, GM, Ram, and Nissan whom all waited for the next generations to certify. BTW, I love the electric truck idea.
I will never get rid of my Toyota 2016 Tundra crewmax, basic maintenance, oil/filters. Brake pads and disks and spark plugs at (112,000) still runs like new. Gas prices will drop again as soon as Trump is president again. Currently at 116,000 miles on it and see it double/ triple more miles left.
Ive had about 5 used toyota trucks over the years, with various mileage on them and I never kept them more than a couple years because of many issues usually mistakes made by previous owners or poor maintenance . Then i bought a 2016 F150 new and kept it ever since , and now its paid off. So if you factor the interest paid on financing another truck every few years or getting a new one and keeping it 8-10 years, id say new is better. But then again, not everyone is as particular about vehicles as i am.
bought apparently the only used tundra on the planet in 2020, black 2012 platinum when i was 18 for m first vehicle... i love every inch of that truck besides the gas milage (mostly my fault), itll be paid off next year, and it runs a company with a trailer and I. Quite possibly the best decision of my life so far.
There is absolutely no way I would buy an electric truck for the lifestyle you are living. I know gas mileage is not good on tundra's, I own one. But the tradeoff is reliability and that's why I bought mine.
Agree that the 5.7 has not great fuel economy, but with that said you will not be found dead on the side of the road with a blown v6 motor or a blown turbo. You are paying for reliability
I bought a new 2018 Tundra Crew Max Limited and it had the weakest brakes I have ever felt. I changed the pads to heavy duty Hawk right away and still the brakes were weak. Dealership said normal.
We use the Tow Haul mode every time we tow our TT. When we are not towing, we only use it when next to a Dodge Ram at a stop light. 🙃 We also heavily utilize the s-mode to increase engine breaking and to help avoid trailer/truck brake overuse/overheating on the downhills. Happy trails!
@@ALittleBitUnhitched …thanks. That’s very helpful. I just got this truck 2 days ago…and I saw that button, and thought: when do I use this. Thanks again.
The way I see it if you have the money and want to buy a new vehicle that you want go ahead but I personally like buying used no car payment and a lot cheaper
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
I like Dave Ramsey's recommendation to never buy a new car until your net worth is above 1 Million. But I don't think there is really any reason to purchase a new car unless you are older and don't want to fuss with anything than regular maintenance. If you self insure for future maintenance and you purchase high quality used vehicles (Toyota being a great manufacturer) then I really don't see any reason to bother with new cars. If you are a car guy/gal and like a new niche car and want to hop on the train and it doesn't change your world to pay cash for the new car, then go for it.
My only question is how do you manage to stay under your payload of 1500 lbs with those nice storage drawers plus a trailer with close to 900 lbs of tongue weight and the blue ox hitch? My F150 has a similar payload and we are looking at a similar AS trailer but are pretty sure we will need to upgrade to a 3/4 ton to stay safe and legal.
That is a great question! You’re right, we typically cut it pretty close on payload. We do our best to travel as light as possible. If we don’t need it, we don’t keep it. Definitely well under on towing capacity and GCWR. If you know you are going to be regularly exceeding payload than it makes sense to bump to a 3/4 ton. We’ll try to get an updated 3 pass weight ticket in an upcoming video. Happy and safe trails! Thanks for the question!
@@ALittleBitUnhitched I'd say pay attention to your payload limitations as well as your axel weight restrictions. These will max out before your "towing capacity"
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!
Buy a new car? Short answer: If you can afford it, yes. ESPECIALLY Toyotas. Toyotas (especially Tundras, Tacomas, And 4runners) hold their value very well and you might only spend a couple grand more for a brand new one. Brand new ones will come with the factory warranty, a couple free oil changes depending on your dealership, and peace of mind knowing you are the only owner and maintained it well.
Definitely a solid argument. We were lucky to find a previous owner who maintained meticulous maintenance records of our Tundra. Obviously this isn’t always the case. Thanks for weighing in Mainzz! ✊
The tow ratings have been regulated the past 10 or so years. They're tested on steep grades. I'm unsure about temps but they do use a very steep grade.
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!
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! ❤️
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.
3rd owner of a 2010 SR5 long bed 4x4 with tow package / 5.7V8 etc. 0 repairs/normal maintenance only in 135,000 miles. I agree - I have zero interest in giant screens or a vehicle that operates with any kind of external software requirements that can “brick” itself in The Nowhere.
TOWING, OFF-ROAD, HAULING UPGRADE Z36 TRUCK & TOW BRAKE UPGRADE KIT Fits Your Vehicle FITS YOUR 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA Part No. K2813-36 Just sayin! These brakes will change your life from stock set up. Are you using air bags? I tow a 5th wheel and I'm over weight. these 2 items wake up the truck.😀
Sounds like Christmas is coming early for Sam! Will check these mods out. No current air bags on our set up. We’ve considered getting them before but haven’t pulled the trigger. Thanks for watching and the suggestions Steve! 😎
The reason I bought specifically new Tundra 2021 because those used ones that I saw on Craigslist were all beat up and abused. I think I would have to invest several thousands in those used Tundras which by the way used to cost way over $20K for a 2009-2014 model and it would still look tired and pathetic because it was staying on its knees. I decided to get a new one that assuming will be taken care of will both drive and look tremendously for years. For some reason people really do not give a shit about cars here in CA. Seats and door panels ripped off, steering wheels bitten, exterior looks like shit, I do not know what is wrong with people and why they abuse cars so bad. Some of them really exploit trucks for work and damage is imminent but not all of them!! No way I was a bout to pay $20K for piece of shit Toyota Truck and I do not recommend to do so to anybody out there.
The key for us was finding one that was gently used. We were patient and found what we were looking for. That being said, since this video was posted the landscape for used cars has changed dramatically and there is a definite argument for buying new! A lot of it comes down to personal preference and it sounds like you made the right choice! You got a sweet truck! Happy trails 😎
I have a 2022 Tundra 4x4 with the hybrid engine, and I am looking to buy a Rockwood Ultra Lite, that has a dry weight of 8000, and I will probably load another 500. I will let you know how it goes but I am nervous because I this I would need a bigger truck. I have hauled a 4000 pound trailer with it while my bed was loaded with 1000 lbs of rocks, and it hauled it fine.
I had a 2018 Tundra Platinum with the V8, it towed okay but bad mileage. I now have a 2022 Tundra SR5 with the V6 twin turbo. It tows way better than the old V8. It may be the combination of the V6 and the better transmission. About 2 miles/gallon better. I also ordered the 2024 Tundra Platinum with the V6 and electrical motor. with the full time assist of the electric motor it should tow even better. I will be towing a 9000lb fully loaded trailer.
is only 2 true arguments for a buying a NEW CAR/TRUCK in a nut shell. 1 you will keep it until it drops thus getting your moneys worth. 2. you are not buying someone else's problems, sometimes happens even if you buy new but not as often.
New vs used, prices in Canadian: Just purchased used, after tax was 42k. I got a 2017. Accounting for inflation, that truck new would have been around 63k new after tax in 2017. A 2023 Tundra is is roughly 65k after tax right now (a bit cheaper) so the price is nearly the samw after accounting for inflation. So the coat saving of buying new vs used on my truck was roughly 21k, it is 6 years old. Yearly, the cost savings is arlund $3,450. Me paying 42k, breaking that down into yearly/montly payments (not including interest) I need to own this truck for just over 12 years to get the same cost per month of ownership as the origional owners had driving around a new vehicle for 6 years. This isn't completely accurate as it doesn't account for loss during trade in or selling but is purely a "pay this now or pay less later" kind of comparison. I like used but new also makes sense right now.
The lack of fuel milage is not a legitimate grip......all 1/2 ton trucks suck at fuel milage while towing. For that matter, all trucks get crappy fuel milage while towing.
