Well I finally made up my mind and ended up with a bit more than I origionally planned on getting, I have always heard bigger is better. Traded in the tired Tundra V6 with 160,000 miles on it for the all American Ford F-150. The back end of the Tundra used to drop 3" when I hooked up the Ford doesn't budge. More power, bigger truck (the kids have more room in back now), better gas mileage WOW.
Not quite sure if the picture is going to post, if it does heres the new truck with camper in tow.
Quote from: ronerjonesWell I finally made up my mind and ended up with a bit more than I origionally planned on getting, I have always heard bigger is better. Traded in the tired Tundra V6 with 160,000 miles on it for the all American Ford F-150. The back end of the Tundra used to drop 3" when I hooked up the Ford doesn't budge. More power, bigger truck (the kids have more room in back now), better gas mileage WOW.
Not quite sure if the picture is going to post, if it does heres the new truck with camper in tow.
You mean you traded in a Toyota for a Ford?!? I don't get it? :confused:
:p
Now that's a match made in Heaven.. :cool:
I'm a firm believer in "Bigger is Better" when it comes to TV's.
More room, more cargo space, more power.
Your new rig looks great. Congrats.
Keep on Kamp'n
BB
Good choice.....that's one helluva truck. You'll be very happy when you upgrade your trailer.
Thanks for buying American :U .
Congrats!
Thanks for helping me stay working!! Nice truck
Excellent choice to step up to a real TV! You won't regret the power, mileage, stability or room, for one minute.
Do yourself a favor and make sure the automatic transmission cooler is large enough to do what you plan on doing, and if you tow in the hills/mountains or high heat, you might consider a mechanical transmission oil temp gauge. Also, be sure to find out whether or not you can tow in overdrive.
Quote from: ronerjonesWell I finally made up my mind and ended up with a bit more than I origionally planned on getting, I have always heard bigger is better. Traded in the tired Tundra V6 with 160,000 miles on it for the all American Ford F-150. The back end of the Tundra used to drop 3" when I hooked up the Ford doesn't budge. More power, bigger truck (the kids have more room in back now), better gas mileage WOW.
Not quite sure if the picture is going to post, if it does heres the new truck with camper in tow.
Just one thought as I look at your pic.....the front of your PU looks a little high in the pic (although may may just be the angle of the pic). If it is high, you may want to consider getting a drop-hitch. If you tow with the trailer tongue too high, you may encounter trailer sway, especially in windy conditions or if you tow over 60MPH.
Uh guys, the new Tundra is made in Texas......
Quote from: JimSUh guys, the new Tundra is made in Texas......
The revenue doesn't stay in Texas ;) .
Quote from: waveryThe revenue doesn't stay in Texas ;) .
Wana make a bet?
It ain't Japanese that build it, manufacture the parts or ship them to the factory. While Toyota USA is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., most of the money made off of selling a Tundra stays in the USA.
Also, according to
Cars.com, the Tundra ranks #5 on the list for the most American made vehicle.
Bottom line, mosty of the money stays here, paying American workers, going to American suppliers and America dealerships. All car comapnies are multi - national corps. now, includiung the "BIG Three", who get a large percentage of their parts from Mexico and Canada, again, shipping money out of the country.
SO THERE :p
Quote from: JimSWana make a bet?
It ain't Japanese that build it, manufacture the parts or ship them to the factory. While Toyota USA is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., most of the money made off of selling a Tundra stays in the USA.
Also, according to Cars.com, the Tundra ranks #5 on the list for the most American made vehicle.
Bottom line, mosty of the money stays here, paying American workers, going to American suppliers and America dealerships. All car comapnies are multi - national corps. now, includiung the "BIG Three", who get a large percentage of their parts from Mexico and Canada, again, shipping money out of the country.
SO THERE :p
I like you JimS! :U
Quote from: GracyI like you JimS! :U
Thanks!!!! :usflag:
I just can't help but yank a chain every now and then! Thing is, I should know better than going around poking Wavery with a stick!
Quote from: JimSThanks!!!! :usflag:
I just can't help but yank a chain every now and then! Thing is, I should know better than going around poking Wavery with a stick!
OH!!!!! I'm very pokable..... :p and you're right. Most all small parts are made in other countries.
Toyota does employ American workers and are part of the solution for the "Big 2 1/2" getting rid of the UAW so that they can compete in the market place.
I like to plug Ford because I bought stock in it a couple months ago :U . I'm buying GM soon....missed it by a penny today. When GM breaks the back of the UAW (which is what this is all about) that stock will hit $20-$40 in 2-4 years. That'll put one of the grandkids through college.
Quote from: waveryWhen GM breaks the back of the UAW (which is what this is all about) that stock will hit $20-$40 in 2-4 years. That'll put one of the grandkids through college.
Guess who now owns 55% of Chrysler??? YIKES!! What were they thinking???
Quote from: waveryOH!!!!! I'm very pokable..... :p and you're right. Most all small parts are made in other countries.
Toyota does employ American workers and are part of the solution for the "Big 2 1/2" getting rid of the UAW so that they can compete in the market place.
I like to plug Ford because I bought stock in it a couple months ago :U . I'm buying GM soon....missed it by a penny today. When GM breaks the back of the UAW (which is what this is all about) that stock will hit $20-$40 in 2-4 years. That'll put one of the grandkids through college.
Oh, I agree! It cost Toyota something like $160 out of every car sold for employee costs such as wages and pensions, GM, almost $5000. There is no way you can be competative with that kind of overhead! It is hard to believe that in 2008, GM and Toyota sold almost the same number of vehicles, and look at which one made money.
I looked very hard at the Ford F250 diesel and the GMC Sierra 2500 HD and almost went with the Sierra. I just couldn't cough up the extra $10,000 that it woudl have cost me over the Tundra. Now, you can get them for a song. Oh well...
I still would like that diesel with the Allison tranny!
Quote from: dkutzGuess who now owns 55% of Chrysler??? YIKES!! What were they thinking???
Trust me..........that's all part of the overall plan of busting the UAW......just sit back and watch the BK negotiations between Chrysler-BK and the UAW.......That will set the president for GM and Ford without GM or Ford being the bad guys.
BK for Chrysler is a no brainer good thing.
The bottom line is more workers will keep their jobs but they will be making less (but that's better than "$0"). This is the only option for the survival of the US economy.
Quote from: ronerjonesWell I finally made up my mind and ended up with a bit more than I origionally planned on getting, I have always heard bigger is better. Traded in the tired Tundra V6 with 160,000 miles on it for the all American Ford F-150. The back end of the Tundra used to drop 3" when I hooked up the Ford doesn't budge. More power, bigger truck (the kids have more room in back now), better gas mileage WOW.
Not quite sure if the picture is going to post, if it does heres the new truck with camper in tow.
Great looking truck! I'm sure that you'll enjoy it. We upgraded from a 4Runner to a 2008 F150 last year and love it! The truck is very stable and powerful.
Quote from: waveryOH!!!!! I'm very pokable..... :p and you're right. Most all small parts are made in other countries.
Toyota does employ American workers and are part of the solution for the "Big 2 1/2" getting rid of the UAW so that they can compete in the market place.
I like to plug Ford because I bought stock in it a couple months ago :U . I'm buying GM soon....missed it by a penny today. When GM breaks the back of the UAW (which is what this is all about) that stock will hit $20-$40 in 2-4 years. That'll put one of the grandkids through college.
Like Chrysler, the union and the goverment, with CEO Obama in charge, will own a good chunk of GM...You will have a much better chance of puting your grand kid through college by playing the horses......
Nice looking truck. What is your tow rating on it
Tow rating for the vehicle is 7000 lbs
Quote from: ronerjonesWell I finally made up my mind and ended up with a bit more than I origionally planned on getting, I have always heard bigger is better. Traded in the tired Tundra V6 with 160,000 miles on it for the all American Ford F-150. The back end of the Tundra used to drop 3" when I hooked up the Ford doesn't budge. More power, bigger truck (the kids have more room in back now), better gas mileage WOW.
Not quite sure if the picture is going to post, if it does heres the new truck with camper in tow.
Thank you for chosing an American made truck and a Ford!
I have an 08 Mountaineer with the 4.6L V8 and the 6 speed trans(6R80).
I love it!
Have to check the mirrors to make sure the popup is really back there.
Heres to many, many years of Happy Towing to Fabulous Destinations!
Congrats on your new TV! That is a great truck. You will enjoy towing your camper. We had one for years and we towed our Utah with no problems.