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Our '07 Tundra (5.7 L. gas, double cab) does not have "electronic LSD", but I prefer the real thing. Otherwise, tows anywhere at any altitude without any problems. If tongue wt. is 1,050 lbs., only count 2/3 of it against cargo capacity if you have a weight distribution hitch. We haven't had problems with too much cargo in the truck so long as you don't put motorcycles in it.
We always have a pickup because we use it to pick up things that don't fit in the SUV. Something like a Suburban has some appeal, but I wouldn't want to carry gas cans in it. The Tundra has a small gas tank (26 gal.) and sometimes when traveling in remote areas extra gas is reassuring.
We prefer vehicles that don't break and Toyotas have had a very good record. They do not seem as well made as they were before, but still has given us very little trouble. The engine is very powerful, transmission is smooth. The only major repair in 71,000 miles has been new front brake rotors last year.
An intriguing alternative is the 4.6 L. Tundra with a supercharger. I talked to a guy last year who had one and he said he got very good gas mileage (maybe it was 24) when not towing. The supercharger is $4 or $5,000 list price and has to be installed by the dealer. I don't know what kind of deal you can get on it and how the price compares with a 5.7 L. This option is not well known and you'd have to ask about it. This is the same idea as the Ford EcoBoost.
Gene
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