My First Tundra...from an old Tacoma

Bought my new TRD Tacoma in 2001, and just sold it for, almost, what I paid back then. There's an interesting story here, about how I arrived as the owner of a Tundra. We thought we wanted a Sprinter van for travel, but found ourselves buying a slightly used 21' travel trailer. It is single axel and 4000 lbs. I was thinking the Tacoma would be fine to pull it, but in the back of my mind I knew there may be some challenges, not the least of which would be towing up any grades. I, also, tried desperately to figure out how to set up a brake controller, and almost paid $600. to someone for a rewiring to install what's necessary, and get the round tow plug attached, since it only has the 4 flat. There was also the consideration for getting a weight distribution hitch.

The various limitations started to pile up with the Tacoma and I finally had the epiphany that it just was not going to be powerful enough to do the job. I immediately got online and did a search for a used Tundra. The very first listing was exactly what I wanted. Mint 2014 w/28K original miles. It even had a new ARE camper shell on it and Yakima rack system. I had been searching to replace the shell on my Tacoma, without success, so this was amazingly perfect. My wife said, "you found the shell, and it comes with a new truck".

Anyway, it was the evening, so I send an email of interest for the Tundra, then went down to the dealer next morning, and drove home in it. While I was waiting for paperwork, I listed the Tacoma for sale, and before I got home, I had received 4 offers. It was meant to be.

Now I am happily researching all the potential on the Tundra, which is what led me here.

 

Congrats! Nice color

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Congratulations! Welcome from The Big Country in Texas.Nice looking truck.

 

Welcome from Delaware
Nice ride

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Nice looking rig!

 

Welcome from WA state

 

Welcome from SoCal.

 

Welcome from Nevada

 

Welcome aboard from NW Oregon! Your new truck looks awesome, congratulations! Have you given any thought to what you might mod? We’re always willing to give suggestions and help you spend your money!

 

Love the color !

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome from Ohio

 

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