The 2nd Gen Tundra is a perfect example of Toyota over engineering its trucks because they have a reputation to live up to. They are also the underdog compared to Dodge Ford and GM.

Max. Tow Capacity Simple You only need to take empty truck to scale with trailer connected and weigh together. Then pull trailer tongue off scale and weigh just weight over axles of trailer. This gives tongue weight when subtract first total weight from weight of just trailer axles on scales only, tongue off scale weight. Your truck empty weight will be with no one in drivers seat and low fuel. Empty truck. Sticker on door post gives empty weight

Cant see curb weight sticker, camera up in clouds if you didnt notice

How do you add tongue weight twice into trailer? At 2:30 you say trailer erighs 4900$ and now add tongue 580#. Tongue is part of trailer weight. But over axles only weight of trailer will be a lower number. But towing you need whole trailer weight only to figure towing weight being reached for weight limit towing

So a lot of gripes but no problems. If I could buy any truck right now new or used I would still go with v8 Tundra. I value reliability over bells and whistles.

Hello Did you add a transmission cooler to your truck prior to towing? Thank you

This is hilarious. I’m watching this video and you said Robbie’s in Augusta. Cheers 🍻 from your neighbor over here in Evans. Truck looks great!

Just came across this video… how do you manage payload with a half ton? Thanks. I’m thinking of getting a 23 foot airstream and towing it with an F150.

As long as you never leave the road, never drive on wet road or drive in snow, this is a decent tire.

Your right I had 2022 Z71 1500 with a 7200 pound travel trailer And the truck was 5169 and it had a towing rating was 9300 and hitch weight rating of 900 pounds and when did the math I traded it in on a 2500 Z71 crew cab with a tow rating of 14,500 and I don’t worry about it anymore

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I suspect this is what has been plaguing me.

$40 just replace the damn thing lol

On the interstate, pretend you’re a semi driver, adjust speed to what they’re driving. Less lane changing for you..

SOME LINKS WOULD BE HELPFUL

After three tire blowouts I now keep it at 60 on interstate.

A gas guzzler is the best, ok.

I got my retirement 2021/1794/MGM and has ~16300 miles on it since brought it new on January 2021

I like the proportion of the hood, to cab, and bed length. Good looking truck.

Appreciate your sharing of knowledge…💯💯

I agree on having a v8 . Nobody ever tells you how much money it is to replace a turbo a 3.5 motor

I have the og grew cab I bought new for 34k - I m rounding 320k of some hard driving , the motor , ride and acceleration are the same as if I drove it out of the showroom in 2004. Third Toyo vehicle with well over 250k each.=5k oil changes and air filters -that was all I ever did .

Love my 2018 1794! No plans to get rid of it!

I value your opinion on my question due to the several videos of your I’ve watched already and you seem very knowledgeable on this particular truck. What truck should I go with to keep for the next 10 years? I won’t be doing hardly any towing, the occasional weekend getaway to the lake with the boat, 150-200 miles round trip, a few times a year. I’m here in Texas, the main thing is a constant 75-85% city and the rest highway driving, probably average out to be 20-22k miles a year give or take. Is it worth really getting a tundra for this type of daily driving? With how much I’ll be driving I mainly interest in reliability and mpg. My literal only other option is the ford f150 2.7 ecoboost, I’ve heard that it’s great for this particular type of daily driving and the most reliable in the lineup (love the 5.0 more but it’s got oil consumption issues from what I’ve heard). Everything else from other engines to manufactures all have serious issues and not are too new… thanks.

I value your opinion on my question due to the several videos of your I’ve watched already and you seem very knowledgeable on this particular truck. What truck should I go with to keep for the next 10 years? I won’t be doing hardly any towing, the occasional weekend getaway to the lake with the boat, 150-200 miles round trip, a few times a year. I’m here in Texas, the main thing is a constant 75-85% city and the rest highway driving, probably average out to be 20-22k miles a year give or take. Is it worth really getting a tundra for this type of daily driving? With how much I’ll be driving I mainly interest in reliability and mpg. My literal only other option is the ford f150 2.7 ecoboost, I’ve heard that it’s great for this particular type of daily driving and the 3.0 Duramax but with medium driving distances in between locations and 20-30 minute idle times, the 3.0 doesn’t like to idle. Everything else from other engines to manufactures all have serious issues and not are too new… thanks.

I value your opinion on my question due to the several videos of your I’ve watched already and you seem very knowledgeable on this particular truck. What truck should I go with? I won’t be doing hardly any towing, the occasional weekend getaway to the lake with the boat, 150-200 miles round trip, a few times a year. I’m here in Texas, the main thing is a constant 75-85% city and the rest highway driving, probably average out to be 20-22k miles a year give or take. Is it worth really getting a tundra for this type of daily driving? With how much I’ll be driving I mainly interest in reliability and mpg. My literal only other option is the ford f150 2.7 ecoboost, I’ve heard that it’s great for this particular type of daily driving. Everything else from other engines to manufactures all have serious issues and not are too new… thanks.

Nice video and a beautiful truck, well done!

u do not get 20 MPG in the second-gen tundra!!! stop inflating!!!!

Any issues with sparks around the propane tanks?

This channel is stupid.. just because YOU have been doing something doesn't make what others say stupid. LT tires ARE best for towing. You have had good luck with P rated, but that doesn't mean everyone will. geezus, talk about a stupid comment!

I’m towing my airstream to Alaska so maybe an E load tire is a good compromise?

How much can it tow comfortably, looking for a truck to tow for the fair circuit in the summer.

My 3.0l duramax LZ0 gets 28-30mpg through the city and 16mpg towing 10,000lbs, 24 gallon tank isn’t an issue at all. Just wish the DEF consumption was better while towing.

The scuffs in the interior are just the facts of life when it comes to having a black interior. I’m getting a black/black limited from a man in Decatur. And I’m a Toyota guy. I also have a Camry as a commuter car, and my wife has a 4Runner.

The reason airbags should be separate is when the truck leans, all the air from one bag gets pushed into the other airbag, basically acting like you have nothing there, giving no support on the side being compressed. With your setup and the rear sway bar it is not an issue for you, but trucks hauling a heavy, tall load in the bed such as a bed mounted camper, the airbags cannot be teed together.

For 5 years and 120k miles, it looks like a new truck

Geez and I thought my old lady bitches alot!

As the son a NSA pioneer aerospace engineer, thank you for this video cuz you explained this like my father would have explained this. And while I understand what you said in the video I'm going to watch a couple of more times so that it sinks in! It's that good.

I have 19 5.7 V8 SR5 4X4 without the upgrade package so it has the smaller tank. This really bugs me so I was thinking of trading it in for a new tundra. The guy at the dealer was honest and said don’t do it lol.

YOU ARE ON VACTION! What is your hurry? 55 will get you there safety.

Thanks for sharing the location on my way to yellowstone i never done boondocking is going be my frist time.

Yup 2020 tundra one of the all time best trucks made ever!

Bought my brand new 2021 in 2020 45k miles. Keeping it forever. Mine came with a transmitting cooler from factory

Great video. I feel much more confident now. I have a 1/2 ton 08 silverado 5.3l 2wd, gonna be towing a 30ft 7,700lb camper in august. I put a bigger trans cooler in it. I dont think I'll have any problems towning from maryland to pennsylvania.

If Nissan is getting out of the Truck business I would not want to buy one now.

Great explanation video with results included for an apples to apples comparison.

So, if the Nissan is so great, remove the fuel tank and build a custom one as big as you can. Or add a second, custom, tank.

It is disheartening we have become such a cynical, glass half-empty society. I question the motivation to publish a “doom and gloom” opinion without supporting facts and without knowing the planned solution. Why is it that we hold others to a higher standard than we hold ourselves?

Did you ever consider the Roadmaster Active Suspension system instead of airbags? If you did, what led you to choosing the Firestone airbags instead? We have a 2018 Tundra CrewMax Limited towing a Lance 2375 -- or at least attempting to, once we sort out the rear end squat and weight distribution. My wife and I have been told, "There's no way your truck can tow that trailer," and we point to your channel as proof it can be done. Thanks for the inspiration!

I have a 36 gallon tank in my 2016 f150 2.7ecoboost. tows like a champ. I think you said the 36 gallon was only available in upper trims and that's not so. It available in any f150 as far as I know.

Thank you