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Re: F-150 Crew Max Tow vs. Hideout 30ft TT
I will get lambasted for saying this, but I tow a 36 foot KZ Durango with my 2012 Tundra and it pulls and stops fine. As long as your within specs, I am slightly over on payload, I don't think you will have an issue. I think you will be fine and you should enjoy the trip. BTW, I live in the west and handle the mountain passes fine. It can be done, just be careful.235Views0likes0CommentsRe: Toyota Tundra as a TV???
I love my 2012 Tundra CrewMax. You can't beat the power and interior comfort of the CrewMax. I get almost 18mpg when empty and 9 - 10mpg when towing. I tow a 8,300lbs TT and have been happy with the set up. Like everyone said, payload can be an issue. All half tons will have that issue unless HD package. I am loaded almost 350lbs over payload and with proper weight distribution hitch sit completely level. Only you can decide if you are comfortable being over payload. I am within all other weights.305Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would You Tow
It looks like you are looking at a gross weight of roughly 9300lbs on the trailer. The issue is going to be payload. Get a good weight distribution hitch and possibly bags or helper springs. I tow a 8500lb TT with my 2012 Tundra CrewMax. I am over payload by almost 300 lbs. and it pulls fine. But I load everything in the trailer and keep bed empty because of the tongue weight. I am within all axle ratings. You need to decide if you are comfortable over payload rating or not. It will definitely tow it though, should you, up to you.380Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2012 Tundra..any reason not to buy it
My experience with theTundra has been flawless. I think sometimes there is to much information available on the internet and the squeeky wheel makes all the noise. This is a small issue, every manufacturer has recalls like this. It is not a big deal and not a deal breaker.197Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2012 Tundra..any reason not to buy it
I have a 2012 CrewMax 5.7 and it has been flawless. I have 30k on the odometer and have had all recalls done. I have never experienced any of the howling issues. I do know the FFV is supposed to have issues. Just make sure it is not FFV. I tow a 32' Durango coming in at 8500lbs with no problems. Handles the grapevine in SoCal with ease both up and down. The engine just likes to rev, let her. I average 18 mpg, mostly freeway, though in LA it is a lot of stop and go. Towing I average between 8.5 and 10.5. Depends on wind and terrain.158Views0likes0Comments
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