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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Wirenut, Aug 13, 2018.

  1. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    Wirenut

    Wirenut [OP] New Member

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    Hey all,
    I just bought my first Tundra Saturday. I did notice no Tow/ Haul button. It came factory with the tow package. I told the salesman I needed something to pull my 4000 lb camper. I’m wondering if it’s safe to pull the camper without the tow/ haul feature. Any input is appreciated

    Wirenut
     
  2. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    treihing

    treihing MAGA

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  3. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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  4. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:23 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

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    Sure you can tow it with out tow/haul mode no problem, but with tow/haul mode you won’t feel the trailer back there. :D:burnrubber::muscleflexing:
     
  5. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Perfectly safe to tow w/o putting it in Tow Haul mode. More or less, T/H just makes it hold gears longer and provides a little better throttle response.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    Wirenut

    Wirenut [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the replies

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  7. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    sdde4n

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    Welcome and congrats! I wasn't aware they offered Tundras without tow/haul option. Are you saying yours doesn't have one?
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome. Post pix of where you’re looking for the button.
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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  10. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    Wirenut

    Wirenut [OP] New Member

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    That’s correct, no tow haul button. I’m at work otherwise I’d post pics but no button beside the steering column. My shifter is not on the column.
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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    We can wait:D
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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    4x4_Angel

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  13. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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  14. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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    Wirenut

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    Hello and thanks for all of the replies

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  15. Aug 13, 2018 at 10:23 PM
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    I stand corrected. Perhaps it's a 4.6L option (or not).
     
  16. Aug 13, 2018 at 10:29 PM
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  17. Aug 14, 2018 at 2:37 AM
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    Yup, 4.6
     
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  18. Aug 14, 2018 at 3:28 AM
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    Welcome from Texas, Welcome to The MGM CRÜE
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  21. Aug 14, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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    Wirenut

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  22. Aug 14, 2018 at 5:03 AM
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    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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  23. Aug 14, 2018 at 5:17 AM
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  24. Aug 14, 2018 at 6:13 AM
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    MotoTundra

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    Like others said, use the tow/haul button, that's what it's for.

    Congrats on the new truck and welcome to the forum.
     
  25. Aug 14, 2018 at 6:28 AM
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  27. Aug 14, 2018 at 7:07 AM
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  28. Aug 14, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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  29. Aug 14, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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  30. Aug 14, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    Wirenut [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for all of the input. I appreciate it.
     
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