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06-12-2015, 06:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: May 2015
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Cheryl, glad to know the later model Tundra does well with the 25' FC. That is the AS that we are most interested in so far. I think the only way we would get rid of the current Tundra is to get another one. We are as happy with our Tundra as some are with their Fords and Chevys. As mentioned, the Tundra is 15 yrs old, but we have never had a lick of trouble with it.
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06-12-2015, 09:42 PM
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#42
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,037
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We're on our maiden voyage with our '69 25' Tradewind I weighed it at a Oregon scale and it came in at 4700 # loaded and with 30 gal of water in the forward mounted tank @ 255#.
Its a bit heavy on the tongue at 700# so we'll run with only 5 or 6 gallons of water in the future.
Our 2014 Tundra with 5.7L v-8 and 6 speed auto with 4.30 gears is rated to tow 10,200#.
So far over mountains and highways we are averaging 13.6 mpg running up the grades at 55-65 mph. The Tundra doesn't even notice the Tradewind.
The Tundra makes a great tow vehicle, I highly recommend it ! Go test drive one and tow your trailer even without a brake controller the Tundra had no problem stopping the rig.
Here's our test drive ...
And on the road with our rig ...
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06-12-2015, 10:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,349
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FWIW, the 2016 Tundra is said to be getting a 5.0 Cummins diesel. Allegedly, the Tundra and Titan will share the same engine.
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06-13-2015, 06:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Toyota owns Hino, so if there will ever be a diesel Tundra, it seems that it would have a Hino 6 cylinder diesel.
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06-13-2015, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
FREDERICK
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 524
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
Toyota owns Hino, so if there will ever be a diesel Tundra, it seems that it would have a Hino 6 cylinder diesel.
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Everything I read on the Toyota Tundra forums all state that that it will be the American made Cummins 5.0L diesel.
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06-13-2015, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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The worst hill on I26 is just past the Columbus nc exit. It's long but you can take it slow, 10 Miles further is the green river bridge. 7% grade up and down. It's short 2 miles each way. That's the worst of it. I40 west is nice and easy. You could take I20 to Birmingham Al and take US78 west to Memphis.
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Perfect example of reality. As long as you are within specs payload and towing capacity you should be fine. So what if you have to take hills like this slower.
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06-14-2015, 08:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 45
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We visited the dealer yesterday and have decided on the 25' FC which is expected in the end of the month. We'll see how the Tundra does and keep in mind the idea of upgrading it later. The dealer had heard the same rumors about the 2016 Tundra with the Cummins diesel engine. BTW, Ron at Johns RV in Lexington, SC is just a super guy. It's a family business and he treats people with honesty, integrity, and trust.
Now to decide a route. I'm going to try to use google earth to see what that area of I26 near Columbus, NC looks like. If that doesn't work, I suppose we'll take the I20 through Atlanta, then the 78 up to Memphis; not our 2 favorite cities. Looks like the other option would be I20 to I75 up to I24 then to I40. We'd be grateful for $0.02 from anyone familiar with those routes.
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06-14-2015, 10:03 AM
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#48
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
Toyota owns Hino, so if there will ever be a diesel Tundra, it seems that it would have a Hino 6 cylinder diesel.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc Foster
Everything I read on the Toyota Tundra forums all state that that it will be the American made Cummins 5.0L diesel.
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Toyota's gas engines are American made. They are built in West Virginia and Alabama. I believe the Hino diesels are designed for trucks. I too have heard Toyota will be using Cummins diesels in the Tundra. Down the road, if using diesels is successful, Toyota will probably build their own diesel. In any event, a diesel in a Tundra would be interesting. Let's hope it's not a small diesel. Toyota has a bad habit of under-sizing their engines for the first couple of years of any new production model. (<cough>Tacoma, T-100, 4-Runner <cough, cough>)
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Rich & Yvonne
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2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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06-14-2015, 10:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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We learned our 2006 Tundra performed best with thoughtful use of the transmission. When towing . . .
Never use overdrive.
On normal terrain (most of your trip) put the transmission in 4th gear and leave it there. That would be a 1:1 gear ratio through the transmission, cooler running and most efficient. Never tow above 4th gear, about 2100-2300 rpm is the beginning of it's power range so you won't have the constant shifting up and down on every little grade.
On hills, shift down and slow down as needed to let the engine rev about 3500-4000 rpm. Same down hill. That's very good power and engine braking range without over-speeding the engine.
Don't forget the third element. Good truck, good trailer, good hitch. Get a high quality hitch capable of distributing your trailer hitch weight among the axles of the truck and trailer, set up professionally, and providing excellent sway control or sway elimination. Don't try to "get by" with this setup; it has everything to do with your towing satisfaction.
Travel as lightly as possible, especially until you get the feel of your rig. Then add very carefully only essentials, and keep them (especially heavy items) away from the back of the truck bed and the front of the trailer.
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2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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