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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Hotrodney, May 3, 2021.

  1. May 3, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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    Hotrodney

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    Hotrodney [OP] New Member

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    Hi all. I just took delivery on my 2021 Tundra crew max. Getting ready to haul our 24 ft travel trailer in a couple weeks. any advice on best use of the new truck? Anything you would suggest for getting set up? Thanks all.
     
    Hotrodney, May 3, 2021
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  2. May 3, 2021 at 7:14 PM
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    Metro14536

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    Metro14536 New Member

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    :cheers:
     
    Metro14536, May 3, 2021
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  3. May 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM
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    TunBrun

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    TunBrun New Member

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    Matt
    Sunnyvale, CA
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    Welcome! Is the trailer new too? I upgraded from a Tacoma to a Tundra for the purpose of better towing for our travel trailer. It has been night and day.
     
    TunBrun, May 3, 2021
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  4. May 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM
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    RitcheyRch

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    RitcheyRch New Member

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    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from so cal
     
    RitcheyRch, May 3, 2021
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  5. May 3, 2021 at 7:36 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
    Jim LE 1301, May 3, 2021
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  6. May 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM
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    Dr Doobie

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    Dr Doobie Growing member

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    Welcome from Alaska
     
    Dr Doobie, May 3, 2021
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  7. May 3, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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    LuvniForce

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    LuvniForce New Member

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    Welcome from Nebraska

    Advice- use your stimulus checks to pay for the fuel while towing… other wise you’ll go broke haha . No, seriously I’ll bet you’ll like the truck!
     
    LuvniForce, May 3, 2021
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  8. May 3, 2021 at 9:05 PM
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    Ely010606

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    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
    Ely010606, May 3, 2021
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  9. May 3, 2021 at 9:54 PM
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    2Tundras

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    2Tundras New Member

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    Welcome from Idaho! Thanx 4 Joining Our Grupe! (hooked on phonics)

    I have a 2015 CM 1794 Edition and thought it had the full towing pkg. because of the built-in trailer harness connections and the Tow/Haul button. Either it did and no ability to engage trailer brakes, or it didn't(most likely). I made a 12-mile haul with a 3,000 lb trailer and 8,500 lb excavator and found no trailer brakes working...you downshift to slow down, pretty much. Took it in to a car dealer to install an after-market brake controller, they couldn't get it to talk to the trucks systems and uninstalled it. I then found a mechanic to install one that worked. Quite helpful.

    My manual says the factory brake controller (if mine had it) would have readouts on the instrument panel, which it doesn't.

    I haul a lot for work. 3 weeks ago pulled a 6,500 lb skidsteer + 2,500 lb trailer + 400 lbs cement mix 100 mi., r.t. and it pulled well, though I kept the speed down for safety.
     
    Last edited: May 4, 2021
    2Tundras, May 3, 2021
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  10. May 3, 2021 at 10:09 PM
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    GAknight

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    GAknight New Member

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    Shade of a Pine, GA
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    Too many…scratch that…not done yet.
    Welcome from GA!
     
    GAknight, May 3, 2021
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  11. May 3, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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    1lowlife

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    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    Welcome from Dallas...
     
    1lowlife, May 3, 2021
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  12. May 4, 2021 at 12:49 AM
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    81 TOY

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    Welcome!
     
    81 TOY, May 4, 2021
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  13. May 4, 2021 at 2:44 AM
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    Prostar 190

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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
    Prostar 190, May 4, 2021
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  14. May 4, 2021 at 2:45 AM
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    RdKing Not A Roll Model

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    Roadtunes By: Taylor's Audio/Tech12Volts Alma GA. JBL Complete System
    Welcome on board from Delaware
     
    RdKing, May 4, 2021
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  15. May 4, 2021 at 4:53 AM
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    Bakershack

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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
    Bakershack, May 4, 2021
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  16. May 4, 2021 at 5:06 AM
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    Tundra234

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    Alot of them
    Use a weight distribution hitch.
    $317 Camco Eaz-Lift Elite 1000lb Weight Distributing Hitch Kit with Sway Control (48058) for Trailer, black
    https://www.amazon.com/EAZ-LIFT-480...istribution+hitch+48058&qid=1620129827&sr=8-5
     
    Tundra234, May 4, 2021
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  17. May 4, 2021 at 6:50 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
    mattgecko, May 4, 2021
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  18. May 4, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    SheChirple

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    SheChirple New Member

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    2013 Tundra Black
    Over bed Kayak racks, e-brakes for trailer, tow package, heavy duty tow hitch
    Welcome. I just joined today. My 2013 is a little older, but is perfect for us. We also tow a 24' trailer. I recommend before you tow you verify that you have e-brake controller working properly. Use your tow/haul button and check brakes every single time you hook up that trailer. Also, make sure you have a good stablizer/sway bar set up ~ thatis #1 critical. I towed with a Durango for about 6 months and took one trip to Yosemite from So. Cal.. I thought I was going to die! Seriously, I was stupid. We immediately went out and bought our Tundra and the proper set up installed made it soooooooooo much better. Hardly know the trailer is there, except when the gas tank drains.......Avg 9 mpg with trailer.
     
    SheChirple, May 4, 2021
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  19. May 4, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome
     
    TXRailRoadBandit73, May 4, 2021
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  20. May 4, 2021 at 8:55 PM
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    Marshal

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    Marshal Newd Member

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    Marshal
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    Welcome, and congratulations
     
    Marshal, May 4, 2021
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