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Hi. 2002 Tundra with 199,000 miles!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by NeilToyota, Sep 5, 2022.

  1. Sep 5, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    Looking forward to learning about the truck that I just bought. Thanks.
     
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  3. Sep 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  4. Sep 5, 2022 at 7:50 PM
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    Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. You forgot to post a few photos to show off your truck.
     
  5. Sep 5, 2022 at 11:02 PM
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    Welcome! 199,000 is just getting warmed up!
     
  6. Sep 5, 2022 at 11:43 PM
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    Welcome from KY!
    3 things I usually suggest for new owners or people that are looking is, check your timing belt or find records of last replacement, check your frame for rust with a fine tooth comb, and check/replace your lower ball joints.
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2022 at 2:55 AM
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    Thanks. TB was done at 120K. No rust. Will check on lower ball joints. Much appreciated! Oh, will post more photos.
     
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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  9. Sep 6, 2022 at 4:54 AM
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    Lol! Thanks!
     
  10. Sep 8, 2022 at 2:26 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Bammer I'm disinclined to acquiesce your request.

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    Welcome..

    Pics?
     
  12. Sep 8, 2022 at 5:33 AM
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    Pixs!

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  13. Sep 8, 2022 at 5:33 AM
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    I’m not convinced I can find a safe way to carry this Truck Camper!
     
  14. Sep 8, 2022 at 5:35 AM
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    I went from Arkansas to Pennsylvania to pick it up and got home alive!
     
  15. Sep 8, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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    How do you like the strap on tow mirrors?
     
  16. Sep 8, 2022 at 5:51 AM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    That’s cause your probably way over payload. Most of those start around 1800# and go up from there. Wrong truck for a slide in camper of that type. And the weight is up high. Bummer, it’s a nice looking camper.
     
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  17. Sep 8, 2022 at 6:02 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  18. Sep 8, 2022 at 6:04 AM
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    Not thrilled with the strap on mirrors. So I ended up getting these instead…

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  19. Sep 8, 2022 at 8:58 PM
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    I got bad advice!
     
  20. Sep 9, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    That’s the trouble with free advice, it’s worth what you pay for it. Even from here, it’s good to get some consensus about others experience, but look at every oil and towing thread, they’re all over the place. In this situation there are some facts you can use to help with your decision. What’s the available payload of your truck? (Probably in the 1350-1500# range max) Whats the weight of the slide in camper? I bet it greatly exceeds available payload. Google pictures of your slide in model and see what vehicle they are typically mounted in. These are truly designed for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.
     
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  21. Sep 9, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    Thanks everyone!
     
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  22. Sep 9, 2022 at 7:13 AM
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    There is so much that I don’t know that I don’t know!
     
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    It comes with time, reading, and asking. You got this. :thumbsup:
     
  24. Sep 9, 2022 at 7:30 AM
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    Thank you for your encouragement. Much appreciated.
     
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