Tow Vehicle- 2007 Toyota Tundra

[TheViking]

I may be a little bias here because I tow with a Tundra but, I just got my Trailer Life Magazine, and it has a great article on the 07 1/2 ton Tundra. Here are a few stats for anyone looking for a tow vehicle that will tow your p-up and pretty much any trailer you may trade up to in the future.
 
It has 3 different engine choices 236 HP V6, a 271HP V8, and a 381HP V8.
2 transmission choices- 5 Speed Auto or a 6 speed auto
They have a Std Cab 8' Bed & a 6' bed, an Access Cab with a 6' Bed, a Double cab with a 8' bed & 6' Bed, and a new for 07, a Crewmax with a 5' Bed. The Crewmax is the answer to Dodges Megacab. They are outfitted with extendable tow mirrors
 
 
The 5.7L 381 HP V8 with a tow package has 4.30.1 rearend gear ratio with
401 LBS of Torque and a tow rating of 10,800 LBS. They also redesigned the brakes to include 4 wheel slotted disc brakes. The 4x4 has a tow rating of 10,500 LBS. If you are keeping score, this truck has 36 more Horsepower, and 26 more Pounds of torque than the Dodge Hemi.
 
And just in case you are an American truck person, The Tundra was Designed in Newport Beach, Ca. and Ann Arbor, MI, it is assembled in Kentucky, the engines are built in Alabama, the transmissions in North Carolina, and the differentials in Arkansas. A new assembly plant also just opened in San Antonio. This truck is probably more American than most "American Cars".
 
The 2WD version is rated at 16 mpg city and 20 mpg hwy
Just thought I'd throw the info out there.

[TheViking]

Pic of the CrewMax

[Flacamper]

Love my Tundra...

[TXpopper]

Nice truck, but I'll keep my Avalanche.  I like it the best of all the trucks I've ever owned.  It has lots of room, seats 5 in comfort, and if I need a full size pickup bed I can convert it in less than 2 minutes.  The hard bed cover and side storage bins are great too.  Also it pulls the Pop Up with ease.

[wynot]

And just in case you are an American truck person, The Tundra was Designed in Newport Beach, Ca. and Ann Arbor, MI, it is assembled in Kentucky, the engines are built in Alabama, the transmissions in North Carolina, and the differentials in Arkansas. A new assembly plant also just opened in San Antonio. This truck is probably more American than most "American Cars".
 

But where does the profit go?  
 
Great info, I love my Chevy, but I find myself looking at the Tundra on the road.

[TheViking]

But where does the profit go?
 

Tokyo.   But who cares?  Think of the American Hands that have jobs building these trucks.  I would rather see American workers putting the money in their pockets than American corporate big wigs lining theirs while they give the jobs to workers in other countries so they don't have to pay as much.  
 
This is an argument on every Board that centers on vehicles, campers, etc...  I'm not trying to tell everyone that you should by a Tundra, just that they are worth taking a look at.  I have one and I love it,  just like the guy that has a Ford, Dodge, or Chevy and loves it.  The Tundra is just another choice out there.

[brainpause]

Wouldn't be surprised if my FIL drives the first one in Nashville. He's been looking for them for over a year.

We are in the market for a TV too, but I doubt they are in our price range.

Larry

[wynot]

Tokyo. But who cares? Think of the American Hands that have jobs building these trucks. I would rather see American workers putting the money in their pockets than American corporate big wigs lining theirs while they give the jobs to workers in other countries so they don't have to pay as much.
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Doesn't matter what corporate world any of us work in, it is truly becoming a world community.  I must admit I have huge mixed emotions regarding the business practices.  I know that Toyota in particular, and Honda not too long ago spent a lot of money touting their American patriotism (jobs, products, plants, taxes, etc.).  But since most towns, counties, and states give away tax exemptions for putting a plant in their community, I doubt much taxes come directly to an area for the infrastructure, but rather through the income taxes of the employees.  And usually, they use North America for assembly of Japanese-supplied parts.
 
Amusing though, when you think about it.  Most people will say that their union-built, domestic vehicle is inferior, but that their union-built, domestically-built foreign vehicle is superior. And the Japanese are shipping the North American built vehicle back to Asia for sale in their home markets, because it's cheaper to build here!!
 
And, btw, I agree with you (not only that the Tundra is a great truck...), but that it is better to see the jobs stay here than watch them disappear.  Now, if we could just get the profits to stay here as well!!

[TheViking]

I forgot to mention, it also has the power sliding rear window(Limo Style), and an available integrated back up camera. Makes it easy to hitch up by yourself.
Here is a link to check it out:  http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minisite/tundraexperience/index.html#

[Dee4j]

I forgot to mention, it also has the power sliding rear window(Limo Style), and an available integrated back up camera. Makes it easy to hitch up by yourself.
Here is a link to check it out:  http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minisite/tundraexperience/index.html#

now THAT'S something I would Love. I wish they would do the side opening tailgate like the Honda Ridgeline...they do that, I'm all over it. until then I stay with what I got

I've been in your Tundra ..It rides nice and  the back also hold LOTS of firewood

[EFAIII]

With all the talk about Toyota and the profits and the tax breaks, I had to give my two cents worth.  I live in WV near the Toyota plant.  I have to admit, they did get huge tax breaks, but that plant is employing over 1000 WV workers, and keeping WV people in WV.  We have plants in this area closing down, but Toyota keeps expanding and hiring more people.  The people they hire are my friends, neighbors, and family, so I am thrilled that they are able to work here and stay here.  Now in regards to the tax breaks, they do get them, but they have given a ton to the community.  They give money and support to local schools, they give vehicles to people/places that need them, and they support our troops by paying FULL salary to any employee that gets called for active duty.  You need to understand how kind this is.  When an employee of Toyota is in the reserves and they are called to active duty.  Toyota makes sure the employee does not have a reduction in pay.  If they would make $1000 a week working at Toyota, but when they go away, the service only pays them $500 a week, they would lose $500 a week.  Toyota understands that most people can't handle this type of cut so they pitch in the extra $500.  I can't say enough about how thankful we in WV are to have Toyota.

[wynot]

With all the talk about Toyota and the profits and the tax breaks, I had to give my two cents worth. I live in WV near the Toyota plant. I have to admit, they did get huge tax breaks, but that plant is employing over 1000 WV workers, and keeping WV people in WV. We have plants in this area closing down, but Toyota keeps expanding and hiring more people. The people they hire are my friends, neighbors, and family, so I am thrilled that they are able to work here and stay here. Now in regards to the tax breaks, they do get them, but they have given a ton to the community. They give money and support to local schools, they give vehicles to people/places that need them, and they support our troops by paying FULL salary to any employee that gets called for active duty. You need to understand how kind this is. When an employee of Toyota is in the reserves and they are called to active duty. Toyota makes sure the employee does not have a reduction in pay. If they would make $1000 a week working at Toyota, but when they go away, the service only pays them $500 a week, they would lose $500 a week. Toyota understands that most people can't handle this type of cut so they pitch in the extra $500. I can't say enough about how thankful we in WV are to have Toyota.

I'm glad that you wrote the above, that's wonderful!
 
I live a mile from WV, went to school there, and my wife is native WV.  Sounds like Sen Byrd did a good job in getting Toyota located there, since it seems like he has driven a lot of money into the state.
 
Having been on active duty and reserve, I know a lot of military get screwed by their employers when called up.  My company is no exception, they guarantee the employee keeps their same level job, but don't expect YOUR job to be there when you return.  In our case, Guardsmen often lost out - when they needed their lives to return to normal, they kept a job, but it just wasn't the same and most of them ended up leaving the company.  The local 169th Airlift Wing, WVANG is constantly on deployment all the time, so we watch a lot of families get impacted by reduced pay and danger.

[aw738]

With all the talk about Toyota and the profits and the tax breaks, I had to give my two cents worth. I live in WV near the Toyota plant. I have to admit, they did get huge tax breaks, but that plant is employing over 1000 WV workers, and keeping WV people in WV. We have plants in this area closing down, but Toyota keeps expanding and hiring more people. The people they hire are my friends, neighbors, and family, so I am thrilled that they are able to work here and stay here. Now in regards to the tax breaks, they do get them, but they have given a ton to the community. They give money and support to local schools, they give vehicles to people/places that need them, and they support our troops by paying FULL salary to any employee that gets called for active duty. You need to understand how kind this is. When an employee of Toyota is in the reserves and they are called to active duty. Toyota makes sure the employee does not have a reduction in pay. If they would make $1000 a week working at Toyota, but when they go away, the service only pays them $500 a week, they would lose $500 a week. Toyota understands that most people can't handle this type of cut so they pitch in the extra $500. I can't say enough about how thankful we in WV are to have Toyota.

How far from the plant do you live? I'm only about 3 miles as the crow flies.

[EFAIII]

How far from the plant do you live? I'm only about 3 miles as the crow flies.

I live about 10 minutes from the plant in Red House.  I love Putnam County.  Born and raised here.