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Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,373
Posted By esm
Oregon 101 winter

One fun drive. Like, others we drive it to avoid I-5.
Winter 101 can be very wet and windy, but still good fun depending on prep and temperment. Many many good stops. 4 hour drives will only be two...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,715
Posted By esm
Yes, HD Radio. I discarded it I 2001 or 2002, but...

Yes, HD Radio. I discarded it I 2001 or 2002, but thought if it past T muster it must have improved. Wrong.

I too use garmin, but thought if T had an internal navigator I could clean up the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,715
Posted By esm
Got it! Tx Aggie...sometimes takes a while!

Got it! Tx Aggie...sometimes takes a while!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,715
Posted By esm
Sounds like my train of thought, but these are...

Sounds like my train of thought, but these are man made machines. 80s hauling livestock 3 days/wk Cummins Dodge was the answer. Pulled great but truck fell apart around drive train. 90s GMC rode well...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,715
Posted By esm
I guess I don't understand the comment. Your...

I guess I don't understand the comment. Your weights seem perfectly ok by Toyota stats. Truck, load and trailer still have a combined wt (GCWR) of 16,000 lbs. all within spec.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,715
Posted By esm
We all see what we want to in numbers. Weight...

We all see what we want to in numbers. Weight distribution devices change these significantly.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,715
Posted By esm
I have a lot not fun with the idea TT is a "1/2...

I have a lot not fun with the idea TT is a "1/2 ton". Brake and rotor size and frame gusseting where the biggest in industry in 07 and still compare to 3/4 in other species! Rear springs are about...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-06-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
Amen! I miss that grab hsndle. ..And rear door...

Amen! I miss that grab hsndle. ..And rear door pockets.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-05-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
As a correction, I confirmed thru dealer and my...

As a correction, I confirmed thru dealer and my specific tundra specs that tow option provides engine and tranny cooler in a very new valve type system (plus airconditioer). No dash gauge though....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-05-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,773
Posted By esm
Tow capacity, engine size is our std eval device,...

Tow capacity, engine size is our std eval device, but brake/ rotor size, frame strength/size, wheelbase (and track width) as well as wheel/tire size (traction) are commonly neglected. 20' trailer...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-19-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
Bob, Piggy Bank I agree. 2011 Tundra had an...

Bob, Piggy Bank I agree.
2011 Tundra had an actual tranny cooler AND gauge on dash. Loved it for TX, NM summer towing. Thought it would be part of tow package, but not so. Toyota like other...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
Howdy! Lots to think about here. Tundra has so...

Howdy! Lots to think about here.
Tundra has so many ways to do anything...and many opinions...I was trying to get a system for myself and that AS.

Third Tundra ('07, '11 and now 2016) and about...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
Must use anti sway and if set up correctly tundra...

Must use anti sway and if set up correctly tundra and. AS are level.
I used air springs on two previous tundras but not the 2016. Tundra does seem to be lightly sprung for 3/4 ton type vehicle.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-14-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
DaBurgh... Still interested in Tundra? We...

DaBurgh... Still interested in Tundra? We completed return trip TX to WA. Total avg 10.9 mpg in some of the worst weather. Snow slush (4x4, 40mph), rain, hi headwind 20-40 mph.
Truck was perfect. ...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-07-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By esm
We both think the mattress in our 2017 Int 27fb...

We both think the mattress in our 2017 Int 27fb is better than our $$$$ Tempurpedic at home! Just makes airstream in that much better.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-06-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By esm
Just used a 2016 tundra to tow WA State to Texas...

Just used a 2016 tundra to tow WA State to Texas (downhill:) with an International 27 ( about 7800lbs). Pulled perfectly. Get largest gas tank available. Tow mirrors help. Trailer tow option...
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