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08-10-2016, 07:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2019 27' International
1964 17' Bambi II
Ogden
, Utah
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 64
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Toyota Tundra 1/2 ton tow vehicle
We have a new 22' Sport Airstream. We are planning on purchasing a 2007 Toyota Tundra crew cab, full bed, 5.7L, V8 engine with 155k miles as our tow vehicle.
We're wondering if anyone out there has a similar vehicle & how do you like it? Has anyone had any problems with this particular vehicle? We're interested in any feedback you might have.
Thank you.
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08-10-2016, 07:13 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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What are the towing and payload capacities of the Tundra you're looking at?
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2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 30 Recliner - WBCCI #4850 - AIR #110821
2018 Nissan Armada SL Tow Vehicle, Equal-i-zer Hitch
Visit Our Flying Cloud blog for my latest adventure!
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08-10-2016, 07:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I have a '08 Tundra 5 Ltr V8. Tow a 26' Argosy all over the western U.S.. No problems what so ever.
My Tundra does have the tow package.
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08-10-2016, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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I have a 2011 Tundra with same power plant plus tow pkg and now 77k We tow a 2006 Safari 23 6000 lbs.
If the Tundra has been properly maintained it would probably make a good TV. I'm sold on Toyota reliability. Olgas 2002 Camry has 165k and going strong
Dana
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Dana and Olga
2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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08-10-2016, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master 
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,041
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I've got a 2014 Tundra SR5 Double Cab with 5.7L V8 and 6 speed auto trans with 4.30 rear gears.
It pulls my 1969 25' Airstream Tradewind that weighs 5,000 lbs. loaded with ease.
Depending on the terrain it gets anywhere from 9 mpg to 19 mpg, it's lifetime average mpg is 13.7 mpg.
Oh did I mention this thing is a rocket even with the Tradewind.
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08-10-2016, 08:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1967 20' Globetrotter
denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 153
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I have the Sequoia version with the 5.7L engine with 155k miles on it and tow a 20' Globetrotter all over Colorado. Best towing gas engine in my mind. That vehicle won't sweat a bit towing my Airstream....but if I pull hard up the steep mountain passes (which it will easily do) it gets thirsty!
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08-10-2016, 08:32 PM
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Luminous
1983 27' Excella
Vesuvius
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 228
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07 Tundra Limited towing 27 ft Excella. Tows great!
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83 Excella 27
07 Tundra Limited
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08-10-2016, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,969
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2014 Tundra with the big cab and regular bed.
Also a 22 Airstream.
Great combo.
We use an equalizer and experience no sway. Great truck with plenty of room, and plenty of power.
I have the truck as my daily driver, and get about 15 around town (not towing). We got about 12-13 mpg towing to Yellowstone and back this summer.
I think you will be happy with that combination.
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Piggy Bank
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08-11-2016, 11:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Newport
, Arkansas
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 98
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08 Tundra 5.7 v8 extended cab full bed with tow package, pulling 2005 CCD International. never had a problem and can't imagine trading it... on flat roads, almost easy to forget you're pulling anything. I plan on keeping everybody together!
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08-11-2016, 11:49 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2006 16' International CCD
Albertville
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 9
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Tundra tow
We tow 28 ft Pendleton with 2015 Tundra 5.7 no problem. Best out there.
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08-11-2016, 11:51 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
2003 22' International CCD
2004 28' Safari
Sahuarita
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 56
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2016 Tundra Crew Cab 5.7L towing a 2016 25 Flying Cloud. In the mountains of Az and Co. No problems.
Ensure you have the tow package and the trans cooler. You may want to get a Scan Guage II to monitor trans temps. Here is the link:
http://www.scangauge.com/
If you do not have the factory tow package, I would recommend an after market trans cooler mounted in front of your radiator.
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08-11-2016, 11:54 AM
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,607
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2012 Tundra Dbl Cab, 6.5' bed, 5.7, 4x4. Pulling a 23FB with no problems. We go to the mountains every summer. Great trucks, I wouldn't be afraid of one with 200,000 miles, if it's been well maintained.
There is a pretty big Tundra Tow Vehicle thread here on the forum. It's got a lot of good info in it.
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2020 25GT FBT
2012 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab, 5.7 4x4
Previous AS trailers: (04) 19’ Bambi, and (11) FC 23FB
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08-11-2016, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I tow my 2013 Classic 30 with a 2007 Tundra.
All I can say is go for it.
I love my truck.
It is the best vehicle I have ever had.
Please watch the million mile Tundra videos on YouTube.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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08-11-2016, 12:00 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Council
, Idaho
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 6
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03 Tundra TV with a '79 28 ft. Ambassador.... No problems using load lever hitch.
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08-11-2016, 12:05 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2012 22' FB Sport
Gardnerville
, Nevada
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 7
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Tundra/Sport Combo
I had a 2005 Tundra Ext Cab for 10 years, and loved it. Great truck. Purchased a 2012 Sport 22FB in 2013, and the Tundra did fine in flat terrain, but I live in Nevada, where mountain passes are abundant. Worried about engine strain in going over passes, as the limits of the truck were certainly being taxed. Ended up giving my Toyota to my daughter, where it is still going very strong at 125,000 miles, and purchased a 2015 Ford F250 Diesel with Tow Package. I have no regrets. The Ford is a bit overkill, but I have the confidence that I am not harming my engine by towing, and the ability to summit any pass with confidence. Very comfortable ride, and acceptable gas mileage.
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08-11-2016, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Word to all my Tundra Homies out there in Airstream land...
It do what it do, baby.
Make it happen.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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08-11-2016, 12:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
2008 23' International
Currently Looking...
Cedar Falls
, Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 58
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Go for it! I have been towing either my "66 Globetrotter, '84 27' Sovereign (recently sold) or '08 23D International CCD with my 2000 Tundra which I've owned since 2002. Never a problem. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
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Hahnstead Airstream Park
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08-11-2016, 12:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
, Michigan & Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 222
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Been There
My 2010 Tundra Crew Cab (Short Bed) 5.7L had no troubles. It towed our 22' Sport like it was a Radio Flyer kiddy wagon. In fact, we tow our 34' Panamerica without a problem!! However, they each have different hitch requirements!!! NOW, prepare yourself for the "warfare" to begin over the merits of 3/4 to 1-ton being a better choice. If you need a everyday driver, anything more than 1/2 ton is only worthwhile IF you have the need. The same for diesel power. Remember too, a lot of places SELL hitches; fewer are experts at setting them up. Take a tour of CanAm RV's site. They are based in London, Ontario CAN. Loads of sound advice. They setup my PanAm hitch. Andy, the owner, comes to the summer Alumapalooza frequently.
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08-11-2016, 12:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 25' Excella
Western Springs
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 92
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We tow a 25 ft Excella gvw 7400lbs with a 2007 Tundra double cab 5.7 and love it. Spent 4 months out west up and down the Rockies and never had a problem.
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08-11-2016, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
FREDERICK
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 539
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcaslaon4449
We have a new 22' Sport Airstream. We are planning on purchasing a 2007 Toyota Tundra crew cab, full bed, 5.7L, V8 engine with 155k miles as our tow vehicle.
We're wondering if anyone out there has a similar vehicle & how do you like it? Has anyone had any problems with this particular vehicle? We're interested in any feedback you might have.
Thank you.
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the 5.7L will pull your 22' with no problems. I Pulled a 25' cross country with no problems. I only moved to 250 diesel after moving to 30' trailer.
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