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 Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: David D.]
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08/15/11 08:00 PM
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David D.
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I do wish they would have tested a tundra and titan as well
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
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08/15/11 08:37 PM
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Kristopher Douglas.
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got a 2010 Tundra with the 5.7L V8 in March. Wont have any other brand of truck again. Toyota's for LIFE! Get about 12 MPG pulling a 20.5 ft VIP Fish/Ski. Unmatched pulling power among gasoline engines (I've driven them all). Only thing better would be getting a Ford Powerstroke, but for the price difference Tundra all the way!
FYI, for regular non-towing hwy mileage, I get 17-19 with premium unleaded had an 01 hd with the 8.1 stoutest gas truck i have ever had and would outpull a tundra anyday.
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
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I get about 13MPG with my 4.7L V8 Tundra while towing.
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: Kristopher Douglas.]
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08/15/11 09:06 PM
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RudyDep
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[/quote] had an 01 hd with the 8.1 stoutest gas truck i have ever had and would outpull a tundra anyday. [/quote] 2 and a half ltrs more is like having another small engine. Dont make claims that you cant back up with that "would outpull a tundra anyday" stuff. Can you be more specific as to what the test would be? Too many variables to make that kind of claim! 
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: Kristopher Douglas.]
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David D.
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got a 2010 Tundra with the 5.7L V8 in March. Wont have any other brand of truck again. Toyota's for LIFE! Get about 12 MPG pulling a 20.5 ft VIP Fish/Ski. Unmatched pulling power among gasoline engines (I've driven them all). Only thing better would be getting a Ford Powerstroke, but for the price difference Tundra all the way!
FYI, for regular non-towing hwy mileage, I get 17-19 with premium unleaded had an 01 hd with the 8.1 stoutest gas truck i have ever had and would outpull a tundra anyday. Were you able to go anywhere w/out passing up a gas station? Seems like it would drink some gas
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: Kristopher Douglas.]
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08/15/11 09:13 PM
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getbass
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You should have got a 2007 half ton dodge quad cab with a 5.7 hemi i pull a 3800 lb 21 foot nitro bass boat at 65mph and get 17 mile per gallon unless i stick my foot in it. And you can pull my bass boat at 80 mph and can not even tell it is there!!!! It is because it kicks back to four cylinders when you get up to cruising speed but the power is there when you want it. If iam not pulling any thing at 80 mph iam still getting 19 to 20 mpg. If you drop to 55 mph you can get 25 mpg but if you put your foot into it gas mileage drops real fast!!!
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: getbass]
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Rob Lay
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I have the 1st gen Tundra, a 2001. Don't have boat, but pull a 25' enclosed trailer with car inside no problems. That is pushing its 8.5k limit. However, they do eat the gas!
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: getbass]
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08/15/11 09:18 PM
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RudyDep
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Boy, its getting deep in here!
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: David D.]
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08/15/11 09:21 PM
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Brad Dunn
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got a 2010 Tundra with the 5.7L V8 in March. Wont have any other brand of truck again. Toyota's for LIFE! Get about 12 MPG pulling a 20.5 ft VIP Fish/Ski. Unmatched pulling power among gasoline engines (I've driven them all). Only thing better would be getting a Ford Powerstroke, but for the price difference Tundra all the way!
FYI, for regular non-towing hwy mileage, I get 17-19 with premium unleaded had an 01 hd with the 8.1 stoutest gas truck i have ever had and would outpull a tundra anyday. Were you able to go anywhere w/out passing up a gas station? Seems like it would drink some gas My wife had a 3/4 Suburban with the 8.1 . It would out run everything but a gas station
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: David D.]
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08/15/11 09:23 PM
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Kens3313
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http://www.youtube.com/toyotausa?x=1Tundra Wow I cant believe how good the ford ecoboost 6 cyl engine pulls. This dont talk about the gas mileage but I thought it was pretty impressive.
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
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08/15/11 09:27 PM
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Kristopher Douglas.
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2 and a half ltrs more is like having another small engine Dont make claims that you cant back up with that "would outpull a tundra anyday" stuff. Can you be more specific as to what the test would be? Too many variables to make that kind of claim! [/quote] pulled a tractor 5500 lbs for my uncle with his tundra 5.7 4x4 one day pulled good for a half ton and especially good for a gas truck. But that 496 I had was a freekin beast. and yes it would outpull a tundra anyway u want to put it. bigger truck bigger motor better tranny(allison).not tryin to hurt your feelings just stating i have pulled with both and the chevy was just way stronger. and the fuel mileadge sucked once burned a half tank in 50 miles.
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: RudyDep]
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08/15/11 09:29 PM
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Chad man I will give you the run down how I feel. I think all 1/2 ton trucks with comparable sized motors are gonna be close to the same and have their pros and cons. The market has to be level in some fashion or the lesser simply couldn't keep up. Everyone has their brand preference and they will stand by it.
That being said a 1/2 ton truck will be a huge step up in whatever brand you like best. The upgrade for you will be a heavier payload rating, increased brake size and power, more weight which will give more control stopping your boat. Larger motor and better transmission also. Pick the truck that is most comfortable to you and fits the styling you like best because in the end it's YOUR truck and you are gonna make the payments.
I will say that yes 3/4 and 1 ton trucks will out tow 1/2 tons obviously due to all the same reasons a 1/2 ton will outpull your 4runner. Every truck gas or diesel is gonna drop with any load period. Added weight takes added power which is created by added fuel. I would say majority of 1/2 tons will range anywhere from 9-13mpg depending on how you drive. The payoff in a truck to your SUV isn't in mpg it's in safety of a larger vehicle with larger parts and added control of your boat in all situations. Even my Dodge with a cummins drops down to 13-14 pulling my boat.
If you want a truck go for it. With the competitiveness of todays market they are all comparable and it's just MOSTLY personally preference with each one having their weaknesses. If you would like to see how a 3/4 ton handles a boat then you are welcome to hook on to your boat with my truck and take us to Fork!!
Good luck with your decision man and if you have any questions give me a shout
Jeff Bell/Realtor JeffBellKW@gmail.com
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: JBellZX250]
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08/15/11 09:33 PM
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Thanks Jeff. I wanted to talk to you about a Falcon trip in Sept. actually so I will chat with you about that soon (if you're interested).
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
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08/15/11 09:34 PM
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David D.
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Chad man I will give you the run down how I feel. I think all 1/2 ton trucks with comparable sized motors are gonna be close to the same and have their pros and cons. The market has to be level in some fashion or the lesser simply couldn't keep up. Everyone has their brand preference and they will stand by it.
That being said a 1/2 ton truck will be a huge step up in whatever brand you like best. The upgrade for you will be a heavier payload rating, increased brake size and power, more weight which will give more control stopping your boat. Larger motor and better transmission also. Pick the truck that is most comfortable to you and fits the styling you like best because in the end it's YOUR truck and you are gonna make the payments.
I will say that yes 3/4 and 1 ton trucks will out tow 1/2 tons obviously due to all the same reasons a 1/2 ton will outpull your 4runner. Every truck gas or diesel is gonna drop with any load period. Added weight takes added power which is created by added fuel. I would say majority of 1/2 tons will range anywhere from 9-13mpg depending on how you drive. The payoff in a truck to your SUV isn't in mpg it's in safety of a larger vehicle with larger parts and added control of your boat in all situations. Even my Dodge with a cummins drops down to 13-14 pulling my boat.
If you want a truck go for it. With the competitiveness of todays market they are all comparable and it's just MOSTLY personally preference with each one having their weaknesses. If you would like to see how a 3/4 ton handles a boat then you are welcome to hook on to your boat with my truck and take us to Fork!!
Good luck with your decision man and if you have any questions give me a shout Well put. I am biased being a ford salesman, but the only truck that I would really say avoid if you want to pull is the 5.3 Silverado. Just has no muscle compared to the tundra, f150, or ram IMO
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Re: Does any one tow a bass boat with a Toyota Tundra?
[Re: Kens3313]
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08/15/11 09:34 PM
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A buddy pulled my 21' Legend with his tundra before and the Gas mileage was horrible. We got 10.5 miles per gallon. Never take his again.
I have a 3/4 GMC with a duramax diesel and would highly recomend a diesel if you pull a bunch. The 3/4 ton suspension and extra torque and HP of a Diesel are well worth it in my opinion. I get 16 MPGs pulling my boat and 17 empty. No matter what I do I can't really change the MPGs that much. I have this truck loaded with a 31' travel trailor and still got 15mpgs.
I plan to add a new exhuast and intake. I have read you can get over 20. Hopefull they are right.
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