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From FJ to Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by jorrdeng55, Apr 2, 2023.

  1. Apr 2, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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    jorrdeng55

    jorrdeng55 [OP] New Member

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    Hey all,

    Just got out of the Air Force after 10 years of service. Started a job with a great new company doing Software Engineering for a contractor on base.

    Had an FJ for about 10 years and it's starting to need more maintenance. More importantly the towing capacity isn't much and it's not exactly the most comfortable for long trips with lots of luggage and the doggos. I've always wanted to get a big camper and be able to just hit the road with the wife. No dogsitter, no hotels, just go.

    When my VA disability came back, I didn't want to run out and immediately spend a bunch of money on a new vehicle, but I'd been driving the FJ for 10 years and I knew I was ready for an upgrade (or at least bluetooth!). So after a few weeks and some discussion with my wife, we decided to stick with Toyota and get another vehicle to last us a decade+. I'm looking forward to many years of trips and fun with my trusty new steed! I figure there's no better use for some of that disability money than the means to travel this beautiful country with my wife and dogs.

    Cheers fellow Tundra owners. Thanks for welcoming me to the club. Here's to the American Dream and to the longevity of Japanese Engineering.

    -Jorden

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  2. Apr 2, 2023 at 7:36 AM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    Welcome from Dallas..
    Thank you for your service..:oldglory:
     
  3. Apr 2, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.

    Thank you for your service. :oldglory:
     
  4. Apr 2, 2023 at 8:26 AM
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    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Certified tow LEO Staff Member

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    Welcome from Colorado.
     
  5. Apr 2, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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    texasrho83

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    See build link
    Welcome from TX! :cheers:

    Thanks for your service.
     
  6. Apr 2, 2023 at 8:29 AM
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    WFD473

    WFD473 Long Live The V8

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    Welcome from IL and thank you for your service!!
     
  7. Apr 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada and thank you for your service
     
  8. Apr 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM
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    SAGE63

    SAGE63 Wannabe Go Fast Overlander Small Rock Crawler

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    Welcome from San Diego USN (ret). Thank you for your service.
     
  9. Apr 2, 2023 at 12:30 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    Welcome from deep in the heart of Dixie.

    Thank you for your service to our fine nation.
     
  10. Apr 2, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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  11. Apr 2, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    NewImprovedRon

    NewImprovedRon New Old Guy

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    Welcome from NW Arkansas, thanks for your service, and congratulations on the new ride!
     
  12. Apr 11, 2023 at 5:28 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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    Welcome from So Cal
     

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