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love2rvcamp
Explorer
Jul 04, 2013

Tundra and F150 questions

Getting closer to getting a new TV to replace the 2001 F150 Supercrew. We have narrowed it down to a 2011 or 2012 F150 V8 5.0 or same years Toyota Tundra. 4 door version on both.

I know from reading some posts the Tundra payload is lower than Ford. Went looked today, looked at a Tundra that showed payload 1385 lbs. The Ford dealerships were closed for the 4th so couln't look at the inner door sticker.

When looking at the door sticker what should we pay attention to Payload, GVWR??? Anything else?

Our camper is a 2008 Rockwood 8313SS (GVWR 7784)

We want to make sure we get the most truck we can.

Thanks
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    kknowlton
    Explorer II
    Jul 04, 2013
    Not sure how the F150 stacks up, but we're pulling a similar TT with a Tundra. The truck does quite well with it - have been up & over mountain passes, etc. If the Tundra weighs significantly less than the F150, you might be happier with the latter in windy conditions. However, the Tundra has plenty of engine for this trailer. As someone else described it once, "more engine than truck," and I tend to agree. LOVE the 6-speed tranny & engine "braking". As to mpg, our truck gets about 8-9 mpg towing, on average; 15 mpg around town, 19 or so on the road when not towing.

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