bigpete
Veteran Member
I'm convinced. My better half is half-convinced. It's time for me to step up to the world of pickup truck ownership.
Until this weekend I've been planning on trading our sedan for another sedan, but I have decided that all of our family needs and my personal property maintenance needs will be better served with our 2002 Toyota Sienna mini van, a new Toyota Tundra, and a 12-foot dual axle utility trailer with electric brakes.
I'm probably going to pull the trigger on the Tundra this week but wanted feedback from the most constructive resource for personal opinion on such things. Any advice would be appreciated.
The Tundra would have to have the towing option that includes a Class IV hitch, tranny oil cooler, etc. I believe the rear end is 3.91 ratio, and I would get the 4x4 SR5 extended cab--bedliner w/lipover and the V8 powerplant. A few have 17" wheels but I could live with 16"ers and the rest of the options would be of less consequence.
I will occasionally trailer my JD2210 with loader and box blade which will just fit (with a little extra room) on the 6.5x12' trailer. The tow kit on the Tundra includes the 7-pin RV setup and harness for a brake controller. Of course, the trailer may be used for non-tractor trailering behind the Sienna which also has a towing package with Class III 3,500 pound capacity.
What have I missed? The Tundra appears to be the right size for the garage, towing, and by my experience, the best ride of any truck this size (or bigger). Obviously, I'm a Toyota guy and would never have considered them as a source for a truck until the Tundra came along. Any other Tundra owners out there who can provide me with affirmation or tell me I'm /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif?
Until this weekend I've been planning on trading our sedan for another sedan, but I have decided that all of our family needs and my personal property maintenance needs will be better served with our 2002 Toyota Sienna mini van, a new Toyota Tundra, and a 12-foot dual axle utility trailer with electric brakes.
I'm probably going to pull the trigger on the Tundra this week but wanted feedback from the most constructive resource for personal opinion on such things. Any advice would be appreciated.
The Tundra would have to have the towing option that includes a Class IV hitch, tranny oil cooler, etc. I believe the rear end is 3.91 ratio, and I would get the 4x4 SR5 extended cab--bedliner w/lipover and the V8 powerplant. A few have 17" wheels but I could live with 16"ers and the rest of the options would be of less consequence.
I will occasionally trailer my JD2210 with loader and box blade which will just fit (with a little extra room) on the 6.5x12' trailer. The tow kit on the Tundra includes the 7-pin RV setup and harness for a brake controller. Of course, the trailer may be used for non-tractor trailering behind the Sienna which also has a towing package with Class III 3,500 pound capacity.
What have I missed? The Tundra appears to be the right size for the garage, towing, and by my experience, the best ride of any truck this size (or bigger). Obviously, I'm a Toyota guy and would never have considered them as a source for a truck until the Tundra came along. Any other Tundra owners out there who can provide me with affirmation or tell me I'm /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif?