2nd/3rd Gen tow testing.

One of the many awesome things about Colorado is the mountain passes. Great views and even better opportunities for tow testing. This might be a long shot..but what the hell.

What I am looking for is a new stock (no lift, stock size tires) 3rd Gen & 2nd Gen that wants to show it off and have some fun. Yes I could go into a dealership to test drive a 3rd Gen (and I’ve owed a 2nd Gen) but towing with one is probably out of the question.

Needed:

- 2nd & 3rd Gen Tundra trucks. (Thank you Capt. Obvious)
- Trailer of some sort. In a perfect world I would prefer a flatbed trailer with a 10k rating. I do have a LDH if needed. This way we can put 7-8k on the trailer and tow comfortably. I do have a good friend with a 10K rated trailer, but after 22 years in SF duty as one of our nations finest, he is spending some down time in Alaska for a few months. He isn’t due back until September. Might be able to get it sooner but I would like to do this in August sometime.

What I would like to do:

- Test out the towing differences between the two generation trucks on some passes. Test how these trucks compare on grades.

- We need to stay legal. Towing at rated speed limits and weight ratings is required. I’m sure some trucks can pull grades at or above the rated speed limits but that’s not what I would like to test.

- Central location where people can meet up. I-70W leaving Denver up Floyd Hill is a pretty good tow testing grounds. We can definitely try someplace else too.

As an added bonus, the members in this test can also try out my LML Duramax on the same testing grounds. I can bring a GN trailer, but towing with the same trailer would be a better comparison IMO.

If you would like to join this test…post up or PM me.

 

Anyone? I'm a little shocked at this...and bummed at the same time.

This is my final offer...I will include a box of girl scout thin mint cookies. No negotiation...I know what these are worth.

 

It’s just not the same as doing it yourself now is it?

 

I have organized a couple tow tests before. It was rather fun and learned a lot about other possible tow rigs.

I retire in 2 years and need a little somethin somethin for fun travel/off-road adventures. A Platinum trim hybrid just might be the ticket or a Pro.

 

I would like to see how a 3rd Gen handles passing with loads, braking, handling, ride, etc. Call it an extended test drive. Does the truck work or work the driver? Nothing worse than towing 4-6 hours and arriving totally exhausted.

Comfort is high on the list. My GM interior is pretty comfortable and always arrive relaxed.

 

It’s a long way from southern TX, but if you wanna come up…more than welcome to. I haven’t got to beat on a 1st Gen in a while. It took it all and asked for more.

 

I think (my own opinion here) a solid tow test is not charging up and down a mountain. Braking, brisk lane changes, slower towing, etc is a better tow test. The slow speed towing on grades (like a mountain road to the cabin) is a tow test. No speed for cooling, no momentum, tight turns, and long/hard braking.

 

Agreed. This is why I’d like to see a 3rd in those scenarios.

 

Still no volunteers. Damn. Where my colorado peeps at?

 

Nobody did. Sorry man...I was really hoping to get some experience with a 3rd Gen Tundra.

 

Same here. If the 3rd Gen pulls like the Ford EB, it's a winner in my book. I have towed 7000 lbs with one of those 2016 F150 Sport and was pretty impressed. There was a few things I didn't like.

 

I did drive a buddies ZR2 and took it off-road. I liked it, but not sure how it would be as a puller.