Real world 1/2 ton truck mileage?
Hi all! First time posting. We are trying to get into the RV world correctly by buying the tow vehicle first. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 young kids. We are looking to get an RV no longer th...
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ib516 wrote:camp-n-family wrote:
The Tundra is a great truck known for its reliability but also for its thirst for fuel. The 5.7l iforce engine is bulletproof but hasn’t been updated since its debut in the 2007 model. There is no direct injection, cylinder deactivation or other fuel saving measures available.
Agreed.
Best reliability of current crop of 1500 series trucks - very likely yes, thirstiest of the current crop of V8 half tons, yes.
It was cutting edge in 2007, but hasn't changed much since. This makes it pretty "outdated" IMO, but also means all the bugs are worked out. The Tundra would be at the top of my shopping list if it wasn't for the low mpg compared to the competition.
Recon that depends on who you ask.
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