MY new TUNDRA

[Builder]

thanks guys thats really useful info.

Some of that stuff must have really improved your butt muscle tone TJ!

HUH??!!??

 

[MikePA]

Since this discussion is about GN and not 5th wheel, I can answer for GN. To say a GN renders the bed almost useless is an exaggeration. We have a 6 ft bed and there's plenty of room around the ball and the post coming down from the trailer to put stuff. As long as you keep in mind the post has to rotate it's usable. Obviously, with the post in the middle it restricts the size of what you can carry. So if you want to haul a trailer full of stuff plus 4' x 8' sheets of plywood, or need a bed cap/cover, etc., a GN isn't for you.

 

[Charlesaf3]

meaning if I got passed by my own trailer my butt would be clenched so tight you could shove up coal and pull out diamonds!

 

[texasjohn]

There are lots of Gooseneck configurations, mine included, which allow removal of the trailer ball when not trailering, thus providing the original pickup bed space.

Charlesaf3, I think you have all the parameters for making your decision... unless you want to hunt down two trailers, load them very heavy, and then take each out for a spin... down the road, rough,smooth, slick, try parking, loading, unloading (hmm, forgot to mention that when you drive a vehicle off of a bumper pull the rear of trailer dives, front of trailer lifts maybe a foot, and rear of your pickup gets really light). Like so many things, the answer " all depends." And, now, you know what it depends on...and it's up to you to decide what is important to you.

By the way, I have seen quite a few gooseneck trailers that are just as low to the ground as a bumper pull, thus loading/unloading can be just as easy as a bumper pull.

I concede that the gooseneck is longer, end to end, thus requires more parking space.

 

[Builder]

meaning if I got passed by my own trailer my butt would be clenched so tight you could shove up coal and pull out diamonds!

ahhh, OK. Never thought of it that way......

If all you're hauling is a little B series kubota and a few extra implements, why on earth would you need a 5th wheel? If you were hauling a couple cars, a big M series, etc., then I'd say get the gooseneck, but your cargo is so small.

With the bumper pull, you can load up the bed with lots of stuff, a bumper pull is also a lighter trailer, saving you precious PIN weight and lowering your GCWR. It's also a shorter trailer-easier to store. It also costs less, saving you money to feed your tool habit.

I don't deny a 5th wheel is a better set-up, but for larger cargo. You really don't need one.

 

[texasjohn]

Escavander, if you haven't seen this thread regarding WD hitches, it's a great read.... particularly if you are considering WD hitch versus gooseneck.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/119803-weight-distributing-hitch-questions-more.html#post1391081

 

[escavader]

Escavander, if you haven't seen this thread regarding WD hitches, it's a great read.... particularly if you are considering WD hitch versus gooseneck.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/119803-weight-distributing-hitch-questions-more.html#post1391081

THANKS i already have one Iuse it when i towed with my JEEP,THEY ARE GREAT!!
BTW,Itowed a trailer with a cord of green MAPLE firewood yesterday.This truck is awsome!couldnt even tell it was back there,of course im use to a 6 cylinder jeep too
ALAN

 

[twodogs]

Wow! This thread is all over the place! Nice truck! Good luck with it! I have an 06 Tundra crew cab. You will love yours. I think they build the best truck out there. They have a few kinks to work out, which I believe they did with the first year's model - but overall, you can't beat Toyota quality. The price is a little higher up front, but they are cheaper in the long haul.

 

[joes_427_vette]

Escavader; What was the list price on your Tundra ? 27 Sounds aweful cheap. When I looked at the ones on the lot I didn't see any below the 40 mark. Mater of fact the smaller version in a four door with decent options was 28. I don't know anyone personally that has the v-8 4x4 Tundra but from what I have heard they get less mileage than the Chevrolets.

Interesting thread, best of luck on the new vehicle. If I could afford the truck the loan would be for the gasoline.

 

[escavader]

Escavader; What was the list price on your Tundra ? 27 Sounds aweful cheap. When I looked at the ones on the lot I didn't see any below the 40 mark. Mater of fact the smaller version in a four door with decent options was 28. I don't know anyone personally that has the v-8 4x4 Tundra but from what I have heard they get less mileage than the Chevrolets.

Interesting thread, best of luck on the new vehicle. If I could afford the truck the loan would be for the gasoline.

I bought it in FEBUARY suggested manufacterers price 31,569,[i have the window sticker in hand]the dealer sold me the truck for 28 700 ,ended up around 2700 with the 2750 rebate [i also bought a few goodies ]Ithink the crew max might be 40 but not the dbl cabs.So your correct with the one you saw for 28,if you buy when they are giving cash backyou might get it as low as 25 if you knock it off the price.Ibought a tool box and a bug sheild,with part of my rebate
Whats the chevy getting 20 mpg? Iget 19 with mine[not towing]Iget a kick out of them commercials with the chevy guy picking up the toyota guy out of gas..Ialso have 381 horse power does that chevy?I bought the truck to tow things,if i were concerned about gas i wouldnt have.Hauling wood from my mountain camp,it took 3 trips with my jeep,to get a cord home,today i pulled a cord home in one trip[see iam saving gas],the truck wasnt even laboring.If my tandem was rated higher ,i think the tundra could pull home two cord at once!!
I want you all to know ,i have no reason to feed you bull,i am not brand loyal,and just cause i bought one ,dont have a desire to prove mines better then yours etc etc.If something goes wrong i will post it so we all have an honest review of the truck.
My first impressions in 1800 miles is THIS TRUCK HAS A MUSCLE CAR ENGINE,SIPS FUEL,HAS A QUIET SMOOTH 6 SPEED TRANNY,THAT WILL HAUL A FREIGHT TRAIN Its comfortable for family outings,and is a joy to drive.If you ever are in the market stop in and try one,youll see what i mean.