How our Tundra ACTUALLY Performed Towing our Travel Trailer

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:37 Is the Tundra enough truck to tow?
2:33 A Bit of Advice
3:00 Differences between Tundra models & why that matters
3:20 Why we chose our Tundra
3:40 Modifications we have made to the Tundra
4:20 How is the safety?
6:00 What about dependability?
8:00 And comfort?
8:43 Other options out there
9:30 What we DON'T like about our Toyota Tundra
12:06 So would we buy a Toyota Tundra as our tow vehicle again?
15:00 That's a wrap! Let us know your comments below!

You have certainly put our Toyota Tundra to the test these past three years. Towing it over 12,000+ miles in this video we ask ourselves "would we buy a Tundra as our tow vehicle again?" Our answer...somewhat surprising.

Join us as we dive into what we like about our Toyota Tundra but more importantly what we really don't like about our Toyota Tundra and if we would get it again to tow our Airstream travel trailer with.

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[dave]

The only new truck I bought was a 2010 Tundra. I had a 0% loan from Toyota and have kept the truck until 2023. It has been an amazing truck. I tow a 20' North River fishing boat at 6000 pounds. It has 193000 miles and all I have replaced are brakes, tires, batteries and u joints. Best truck purchase I have ever made.

[dupreemotorsports]

man i was all onboard unti dude said i would buy a electric truck if only they worked what a confused fellow bless his heart

[laurakilmer]

I am older, My wife and I have only bought 6 new vehicles in our life. Most were used. We have always had really good luck and we probably saved at least 150 000 dollars doing this. good for you. We love our 2020 Tundra. I am glad I didnt wait another year. We tow a trailer and the 5.7 is the best. great truckk guys

[rw]

We have a 2010 tundra crew max and a 1976 31ft Airstream Excella. Took both cross country last year to visit 9 national parks. They both did great!! Moab was 118 degrees, but the truck never blinked, performed exceptionally well! Did I mention the truck has 191, 000 miles and drives like new!! Hard to beat a tundra!! Love the 410 rear gear

[joseorozco]

I own an SR5 2016 5.7 4x4. Towing a 24 ft travel trailer about 5000 lbs., I was getting 12 mpg at 2400 rpms at speed of 63 t0 70 mph on flat. Not towing on highway, I normally get 15 to 15.2 mpg on hwy. The Tundra is simple and very reliable. Not to mention the V8 sounds great!

[Timmytheman]

Toyota’s strategy of not changing much mechanically for long periods of time is definitely a good thing in my book and probably a lot of pro mechanics too. All of the engines available on these trucks are nearly indestructible because of this. On top of that, I love the fact that they over engineer almost everything. The “under promise, over deliver” mindset is something the other manufacturers should really adopt.

[drgato]

Great Video. Thanks for your honest and clear comments. I do have a Tundra 2024 and just purchased an RV which fully loaded weights 7k lbs.
The truck pulls really well and gas/millage is good (12 miles/gl). Weight distribution hinge is a must. So, at least for now I am more than happy with the Tundra.

[Level]

I went from a 2014 tundra sr5 5.7l to a 2018 f150 limited (top of the line trim level all bells and whistles they offer) 3.5l twin turbo ecoboost.
Cam phaser started going bad, had to replace high pressure fuel pump on the ford with 64k miles.
Sold the f150 And went back to a 2020 tundra 1794 edition (never leaving Toyota ever again)

[TheShowtime]

They have a Tundra online that towed its whole life and still made it to a million miles on the original engine and trans. These are million mile trucks.

[shanefarley]

I ordered a 2021 Tundra Platinum crew max 4x4 and tow a 2020 Grand Design 23BHE. My travel trailer is just at 7, 000 lbs fully loaded. It tows awesome and I love the truck. It’s also my daily driver. I got it as I wanted the last year before the re design for the reliability and it’s amazing resell value. Great truck.

[woodstock]

Glad I found your video. I bought a 2021 Tundra to pull our 19 foot EPro. Replaced our Tacoma. We leave next month for a summer cross country trip. Your video is very reassuring.

[asadventures_moriicoddiwomple]

Engaging here! We have a 2019 Tundra Crew Max and love it. We've towed our previous lightweight Geo Pro all over the country with it as if it was never behind us. We are awaiting our new Flying Cloud 25FB and plan to keep the Tundra. Our hope is it will be just fine and your video was comforting. We did get about 12mpg towing the Geo (3500lbs), but I'm sure the 7300lbs. of the new AS will likely be noticeable. As for buying new, we didn't always while we were raising our family to save money. However, once older and definitely once retired, we buy new and tend to keep things forever. Our last tow vehicle was a 2001 Toyota Sequoia that we sold after 18 years and bought the Tundra. Toyotas are great! We've had 7 through the years. We enjoy your videos, so thanks!

[tannerpickens]

I bought a 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum with the 5.7 iforce platinum edition used 35, 000 miles. It came with air lift air bags, clear bra, weather tech floor covers, tri bed cover, rhino bed, aftermarket gun safe for middle console. I paid 47, 000. I added radium oil catch can and genuine transmission cooler system (1, 300) system. I think I did pretty good! I am going to add the TRD color match second good scoop as well. Toyota 5.7 iforce is amazing and reliable. You can just feel how it is built better. I have owned Chevy, ford, and driven ram at work. Toyota is just built different. 💪🏼

[jeffbrown]

That's a heck of a load and the fuel mileage is the trade off. The lighter trailers will not last near as long as that older Airstream. So the best way to improve fuel mileage is take the roads less traveled at a little slower rate. . .and enjoy the scenery! Thanks for the honest review!

[Swindy]

i bought my 2019 Tundra 1794 brand new and love it!. Does everything I ask of it and never lets me down. very comfortable on road and very capable off-road. Mpg is an issue but hey, it’s a truck, not a Prius .. I’m not impressed with the 2022… that needs a couple years to get kinks worked out.
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[sethelledege]

I have always been a solid disciple with Toyota Tacoma! nothing ever beat it on its dependability; the realiablity that it give me, and i abused it alot. However, due to the fact i was getting into heavy hauling 12, 000lbs to 15, 000lbs, I traded my Tacoma in and got a Ford F-250...Well, to make this story short, I stopped the heavy hauling and then right after, my transmission went out and no one knows why? Anyways, I'm on the verge of getting a tundra and I am excited because i know they are reliable, 100% Thanks for the video, I dig that you are both in it, nice touch

[goodsauto]

Bulletproof truck! And that kind of MPG is awesome for towing something that big.

[somedayistodayrv]

Great video. I have a 2019 CrewMax Tundra with the complete tow package and an Equalizer Dist Hitch for my Airstream 27 FB and it has done a great job for these last 3 years. Simple is better and Toyota is legendary with it's quality all the way around. Thanks and take care. Dave.

[hectortorres]

I had a 07 tundra and only replaced starter and radiator. Reliability 💯, still in the family. I now have a 19 tundra and I believe I'll have it for 10 plus years. very good reliable and low maintenance truck.

[scottsnider]

I have a Tundra 2016 and tow a 5000lbs trailer and love this truck. Been from Southern Cal, to Pittsburgh PA to Yellowstone and home 2 years ago and this year to Sturgis SD and Montana and home. This Truck seems to love the hills and everything else it just keeps on going. I would love to try the 2022 hybrid but not yet. Nice Video!