What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

I tried this out today, it was a much better experience putting around in the city stop & go.

 

Got my RAM mount Apple mag charger installed, finally put the last hose clamp on the snorkel, and ordered a new RV power port with an oil pan block heater. The new RV port has dual electrical connections, so I'll be running a factory block heater and a silicone adhesive oil pan heater. All because I'm a panzy ass and like my heat when I start the truck lol.

 

And it’s good for the truck too

 

Yup. I had a factory block heater on my '15. The oil pan heater is the new experiment. see how much of a difference it makes.

 

You probably won’t notice a difference with the coolant heating up faster (with adding the oil heater), but the oil being warm is better for engine longevity because it will be more viscous and not sludge in extreme cold

 

Let's see the RV port installed when you're ready! I like the idea and yes, 2026 should mean you have heat when you want it in the morning!

 

cool idea but won't work on our front calipers

 

On my '15, with the coolant only block heater, I'd see 40-50 degrees on 0-20 degree day

I returned a similar one that was a hardwire single output and ordered this one last night. I had a similar setup on my '15, I put the plug in the plastic center section of the front bumper.

$20 Nilight 15 AMP RV Power Flanged Inlet 125V AC Port Shore Receptacle with Extension Cord ETL Listed NEMA 5-15P Plug (2) 5-15R Female Outlet for Camper Generator Shed Motorhome

Amazon.com: Nilight 15 AMP RV Power Flanged Inlet 125V AC Port Shore Receptacle with Extension Cord ETL Listed NEMA 5-15P Plug (2) 5-15R Female Outlet for Camper Generator Shed Motorhome : Industrial & Scientific

 

Got my SAE charging port installed w/ the Noco Genuis and a 3D printed part.

 

Are you talking about oil temps with the block heater?

 

No, just coolant temps but I'm sure the radiant heat from the silicone pad will affect them as well.

 

Nope. PNW.

 

There's a forum member in here who makes a harness with a relay to turn off the plate lights only when the truck is in reverse. I use it, it works great.

 

I think they stopped making them IIRC

 

Oh no way! I was going to order one for my dad's 2021!

 

I didn’t know that. That’s an interesting solution.

 

Yep, looks like he’s no longer making them, maybe he’d make a one off though

https://www.tundras.com/threads/license-plate-light-disable-while-in-reverse-dir.97246/

 

Sorry no pics.
Added EPS storage under the back seat of my CM.
Ordered Seat Jackers for both front seats.
I'm done for a while. need to concentrate on paying it off.

 

It’s been awhile since my last post. Here are the things I’ve done.



Did an oil and filter change after hitting 20k miles.

 

Paid it off. Or at least saw the payment clear my bank - still need to get final confirmation and then wait for a new clear title.
Still waiting for the real license plates to show up, along with the original title (I only bought it three weeks ago).
Had few parts arrive (new clock spring, new gas tank straps).
Ordered more parts for the rebuild…

 

No better feeling.

 

a little bittersweet, since the other one had been paid off for years, and now I'm going to end up dropping ~$6k or so into getting this one back to what I lost.

 

Decided to upgrade my OEM liners to some Trixpoly Splash Guards. I had to custom cut to make it fit cuz it was not a direct fit.

 

Put the Desert Does It seat jackers on and wow! So much more comfortable. Definitely worth it!

 

I hope you aren't doing oil changes every 10k

 

At 20k, that should be oil change #5 at minimum

 

5?? I change mine every 1k miles. just kidding

 

Dedicated to maintenance. Changed the coolant in 18 degree weather.

 

Nice! Love the Truck BTW.

 

No no....every 5k miles. I just hit 20k miles so it was just time, that's all. Plus tire rotation.