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Thread: Toyota Tundra with a camper
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02-04-2021, 03:00 PM #76
Is your truck lifted? Hard to tell if it is just the squat but the front end looks higher than my 18.
If so, most lift kits actually decrease payload capacity as most will have softer springs.
If it isn't lifted your shit is broken or you are way off on your weight estimates, because I put 1k in my rig all the time and it doesn't sag like that.Live Free or Die
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02-04-2021, 03:36 PM #77
But I bet your mom does!!
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02-04-2021, 03:41 PM #78
It has a factory leveling kit on it, put on by the dealership from where I purchased, so the front end is raised about 1inch. Funny thing putting the topper on (250lbs at most) made the bed sag about an inch. Took it back to the dealer at that point and they told me that was normal.
As for the picture that was taken after I loaded 20 50lb bags of sand in the bed to fill my kids sandbox.
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02-04-2021, 03:52 PM #79Registered User
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Tundras don't need work, so no I've never worked on one. What I've done is owned a LOT of trucks (Ford, GM, 4RNR, Suburbans, Nissan Titan, and now a Tundra), and worked in the fire service using 3/4T on up to Class D fire engines. I've used many other FS and BLM trucks along the way in the non-fire seasons. I understand the capability of trucks and the dynamics of carrying loads in pu beds.
Everyone can do what they want and Bagtagley has hit the nail on the head. OTOH if the OP ever wants to upgrade his TC or tow a boat to camp at the lake or bring a utility trailer w toys or a sled to the BC the Tundra MAY prove to be inadequate, ymmv.
I've been in the market for a pop up TC for nearly a year and wouldn't dream of putting one on my Tundra, but I'll NEVER sell my 2013 Tundra.
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02-04-2021, 04:37 PM #80
Now this is a bad ass setup. What size tires and offset?
As far as cost of ownership, Toyota is absolutely amazing. ( I own a landscape biz with 2 fords, 2 chevys, and 1 gmc. There is always stuff that’s needed that Toyota’s just don’t burn through- u-joints, ball joints, tie rod ends, plugs, coils, etc. ) Just traded in my 2012 Tundra, bought it used with 40,000 on it for $20k, put 100,000 miles on it and got $13,500 for the trade in. Just got a 2018 with 15k miles and the payment is actually cheaper.
Paying close attention to this thread. We did a month long trip through the National parks From glacier to CO in my 2012 Tundra. But I had a fiberglass shell and built the platform with an RV mattress on top. Would love to go for longer, somewhere different, and have a slide in.
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02-04-2021, 04:48 PM #81
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02-04-2021, 05:06 PM #82
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02-04-2021, 05:23 PM #83
I have no current helpful info but I did just jump in with both feet.
2019 DC Tundra with full OME 3” lift
2021 Scout Olympic (On order)
I will be adding airbags to the truck, had Timbrens on my 2012 and it was a harsh ride when loaded heavy and riding on them. This will not be getting great gas mileage but the 38 gallon tank will be nice.Everything I need to know I learned from my dog. "If you can't eat it or hump it, piss on it and walk away".
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02-04-2021, 05:38 PM #84Registered User
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02-04-2021, 05:58 PM #85
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02-04-2021, 07:15 PM #86
Timely thread. I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on a pop up from Outfitter (around 1,000lbs) on my '12 Tundra. By all accounts it should be fine with airbags and tires.
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02-04-2021, 11:05 PM #87
I was trying to buy that truck this year. I could not find one at a dealer. I was unable to special order one. I ended up with a truck with 2015lb payload that will tow 11000lbs. Would of been nice to get the additional 700 lbs. That f250 posted would probably work better for the camper. I am very happy with the 22 miles to the gallon I am getting. First oil change tomorrow will see if the dealer washes the truck for me. Also 36 gallon tank over 700 mile range is a nice feature.
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11-15-2021, 08:15 PM #88
Just got a Scout Olympic on a 2019 DC Tundra. Have aftermarket leaves and airbags. Seems like it is right at the limit of the truck. I also need to tow sleds around most of the winter. Headed to the scale tomorrow to see what it actually comes out to. will update soon.
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11-15-2021, 09:01 PM #89Registered User
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I'd opt for a spring package to increase the payload and upgraded shocks as I just did w my '13 before putting a FWC on. I tow a bit w the TC so actual payload was important to. It rides better than new. Air bags can squish or break and if they're linked to each other as one bag compresses the other expands.
I sent my buddy down to do his a month ago and he's thrilled w it. '18 Tundra dbl cab w 8' bed w a FWC Grandby.
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11-15-2021, 09:13 PM #90
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11-15-2021, 10:10 PM #91Registered User
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11-15-2021, 10:22 PM #92
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11-15-2021, 10:42 PM #93
WFH in CB pays ducats!
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11-16-2021, 08:11 AM #94
I usually pull a 17' Casita but when rivertripping I put a cabover on my 06 Crewcab long bed and pull a raft trailer with stock suspension and no issues. I think the camper is 1000#. I usually pull the cabover off and put the shell back on. but if I have multi trips in the works I lift it in the driveway with the floor jack to give the springs a break. It's usually parked if I'm not on a road trip.
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11-16-2021, 08:44 AM #95
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11-16-2021, 08:59 AM #96Registered User
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11-16-2021, 09:44 AM #97
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11-16-2021, 10:15 AM #98
I've seen this complaint from a few FWC owners and am glad I didn't get one. My Outfiitter does awesome in very, very cold weather. The soft wall is surprisingly insulated. I do have to fill propane about every 3-4 days in the middle of winter, but the battery is more likely to be the limiting factor in how long I can stay in one place.
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11-16-2021, 10:21 AM #99yelgatgab
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Doesn't FWC sell a winter kit?
Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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11-16-2021, 10:42 AM #100
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