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After much discussion with the wife, finally agreed we needed to consolidate a bit which has lead to my new hunting rig. I owned a 2017 Ram Cummins for my tow rig as well as a 2013 Tacoma as my run around rig, however two truck and insurance payments were just too much - especially considering my ram sits in the garage 95% of the time. So I worked a deal with the local Toyota dealer and have now gone from those two trucks, to this 2018 Tundra DC 5.7 w/ 4.30 gears. Final trade in on my 2 trucks was fair, final price on the Tundra was very good, and I got them to included a spray in bed liner and nerf bars that I have to take back in to have installed. Also comes with Toyota's 24 month free oil change plan. Truck itself has the TRD package (which is awesome if for no other reason than the nice wheels, bilstien shocks, and michelin tires) Also has the SR5 upgrade package option which includes front bucket seats, power seats, and best of all a 38 gallon fuel tank. The 5.7 engine has some serious power and it rides very nice. In all its a very nice truck that I am very happy about. Our travel trailer that we camp and hunt with, is 30' long and loaded is 7k pounds/850 ish tounge, and we towed it less than 6-7 times a year, so while the diesel was nice, it really wasn't needed. This truck will do everything we need from it on the towing/hauling end as its rated at 1600 payload and 10k towing. Time will tell, but I think it will serve me just fine in the mountains.
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Congratulations! I know that you're going to like it!
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Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...
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Toyota builds a great truck.......the TRD pkg is awesome... 110 outlet in bed like Tacoma TRD ? I'd have to have aftermarket tires & wheels though.....
T R U M P W O N !
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Looking to go a similar route.
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Have the same version from 2015. Love it. If it had the 38 gal tank I'd really love it. Got some nice Toyo tires on mine and upgrading suspension this summer. Great trucks from Texas.
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Great units.. We bought a 2016 similar to yours.. It is our travel truck for long trips.. Have a 2012 for pulling the trailer and hunting in the west.. Also have an 84 and 85 I bought new.. Use the for short hunts near home.. Great trucks..
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Toyota builds a great truck.......the TRD pkg is awesome... 110 outlet in bed like Tacoma TRD ? I'd have to have aftermarket tires & wheels though..... This does not have that 110 outlet. I am actually a fan of the wheels. The tires are fine, I just wish they weren't the P Rated 4 ply version. I may have to look at a good 8-10 ply at tire come October hunting season, but I plan to run these michelins at minimum up to that point. Only other mod I plan to do is add Hellwig helpers in the back just to prevent any towing sag. Other than that, DRIVE THE HECK out of it.
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I have exact same truck but a 2017. Replaced OEM tires with Defender LTX M/S and they are nice. Mileage went up too!
Love the power.
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T R U M P W O N !
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When it comes tire time, It will probably be BFG KO2's - love those tires and always had good luck with them.
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I loved everything about mine except the 16mpg hwy mileage, and 13.5 city. They need to offer another rear-end choice IMO.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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Looks a lot like my next truck.
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Nice. I have the same truck ('18 silver double cab) except mine's not the TRD. I'm looking for those TRD wheels right now. I love my truck so far. When it comes tire time, It will probably be BFG KO2's - love those tires and always had good luck with them. I have exact same truck but a 2017. Replaced OEM tires with Defender LTX M/S and they are nice. Mileage went up too! I have narrowed it down to these two tires. WTM, what size Defender LTX did you put on and are they LT or P series? Thanks,
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Do the mirrors extend for towing? Nice truck. If I didn't have two gooseneck tailers, I'd consider one.
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WTM, what size Defender LTX did you put on and are they LT or P series? Thanks,
P series, 275/65R18 Great ride, quiet, good grip in snow and mud and do not load up.
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Thanks. I'm leaning toward 275/70R18 and those only come in LT E rated. Fine with me since I'll be towing a camper.
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With 4.30 gears, what is the engine rpm at 70 mph? Is that the only rear end ratio available?
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The 4:30 is the only option with the 5.7L My '15 runs between 1700-2000 RPM going 70-80 MPH.
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