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FNG w/ a ‘13 Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by wakeboarder, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    wakeboarder

    wakeboarder [OP] New Member

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    New guy here. Just got a ‘13 Tundra w/ 4x4, 5.7, TRD package, an aftermarket rear bumper, and a bed cover. Coming from an ‘04 Chevy Avalanche. This will be my daily driver, as well as towing my Mastercraft boat (roughly 6,000 total weight between boat and trailer). I’ve pulled my boat with my brother’s ‘14 5.7 Tundra, so I knew it was a more capable tow vehicle than my old truck.

    Only minor complaint so far is the lack of a sensor for automatic headlights. My ‘04 Chevy had that. Would’ve thought that would be standard on any newer vehicle...

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  2. Aug 21, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCal!!!
     
  4. Aug 21, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC! I had an Avalanche for a while. It was actually a pretty good truck.
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    wakeboarder

    wakeboarder [OP] New Member

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    Mine had the Vortec 5.3. Leaked oil, but otherwise bulletproof. 225k miles when I sold it.
     
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  6. Aug 21, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    jbcrewmax

    jbcrewmax New Member

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    Welcome from TX. Good lookin 2nd gen!
     
  7. Aug 21, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  8. Aug 21, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    And welcome from

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  9. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    Scuba

    Scuba Sober member

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    Welcome. Great looking truck!
    As far as the lights go, I usually just leave them on at all times. They will shut off after you shut off the truck and hit the lock button on the fob twice.
    I've really never been a fan of auto lights but at least this way I never forget to turn them on when its getting dark.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Welcome from Colorado.
     
  11. Aug 22, 2019 at 2:47 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio.
     
  12. Aug 22, 2019 at 2:56 AM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    Welcome from northern Maryland :hattip:

    Yea you will have to turn the lights on manually- keeps you on your toes

    I hate automatic lights- just burns up parts sooner- wish my wife’s FJ did not have them !

    I leave my 18’ auto switch OFF !

    JM2C
     
  13. Aug 22, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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    Kerch71

    Kerch71 Surgical Precision

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    Hey there from Virginia!:mudding:
    Wakeboarding. Cool. That brings back some memories! Used to do alot of kneeboarding and freeboarding too. Enjoy the site. Lots of good stuff here! Great looking rig!
     
  14. Aug 22, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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  15. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    Trooper2

    Trooper2 Premium Lone Star Member / SSEM #13

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    Welcome from TX!

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  16. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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    wakeboarder

    wakeboarder [OP] New Member

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    Thanks. Are you on TT as well? I have a ‘99 205v.
     
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  17. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    wakeboarder

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    Thanks. In 13yrs driving my Chevy w/ auto lights, never had a problem. Now, there were plenty of other issues that arose!:crapstorm: But the auto headlights wasn’t one of them...
     
  18. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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    duece292

    duece292 Appalachian American

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    Welcome from WI
     
  19. Aug 22, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Yes Sir!
     

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