Tundra vs Tahoe towing

[TigeTrojan]

It was just a thought but at the moment I could trade in my Tahoe and get a new Tundra and recoup ~ $200/mo in my payment. Plus with the 4x4 I could utilize another ramp that my Tahoe can't pull the boat out of currently due to slippage.

Let me get this straight:
saving $200/month, new ride, 4x4, most trips are 7mi?

If it turns out that the Tundra tows like a little old lady in a Prius, you'd still be way ahead!

Definitely take the bimini down for the longer tow. The amount of time you spend messing with it will be well worth the
$$ saved in gas.

[Iwndr]

Just get what YOU want! LOL! I've heard that the Tundra with the 5.7 is a beast for towing...and fuel consumption but don't have any personal experience. I vote Ford Ecoboost.

X2 on the Boost

[Nobody]

7 miles?!?!? If you want a Tundra, go for it, it won't be any worse than your Tahoe...especially on a 7 mile tow.

I have a Tundra and pull our RZ4 fully loaded down with "stuff" and have NO problems at all. Taheep's are for wifes and little kids.

[goose69]

Towing

I have 07 Yukon xl 5.3 Saturday I towed my 22v 200 miles to a competition in the mountains then 200 miles home that night with not missing a beat. Have you changed the bearings on your trailer lately? I put 5-6k a year on my trailer and change the bearings and brakes every year. You can feel the difference when you change them: bearings $5/ea and brakes $16. It takes my all of an hour.

[robert theisen]

I have a Tundra and pull our RZ4 fully loaded down with "stuff" and have NO problems at all. Taheep's are for wifes and little kids.

Florida has many mountains to climb also.

[bigtige72]

Well, I'd spend the money on a 2012 Ram Cummins! Just bought my 3rd one, and gotta say the 12 is amazing! 800 ft lbs of torque stock, and 350 horse. I'm rated to 17,500lbs towing, and it is able to tow that and then some. I have a 2004 24v, and it doesn't even notice the boat back there. I often wonder why anyone would even look at a gas engine for towing, step up to a 3500, and never have to worry about what you hook up to the back again! I also tow a 35 ft toy hauler that is 13,120 lbs dry!!!

[Timmy!]

Yeah, you should definitely buy a ~$60k diesel truck to tow 7 whole miles! Soooo worth it!

[Bruizza]

Yeah, you should definitely buy a ~$60k diesel truck to tow 7 whole miles! Soooo worth it!

This

[skippabcool]

But then he can get a bigger boat

[bigtige72]

Yeah, you should definitely buy a ~$60k diesel truck to tow 7 whole miles! Soooo worth it!

Well... $47k for a Laramie! and its worth it if you don't have to bitch about how your truck doesn't tow worth a crap!

[talltigeguy]

I have a 2010 Tundra and am pleased with its towing and handling. I have never towed with a Tahoe, so I can't compare. My lake sits at the bottom of a steep hill, and the Tundra starts at a dead stop and I am up to speed at a very reasonable time, despite the hill. Speed limit on the hill is 60 MPH.

Compared to my Ford Diesel Excursion, there is not much difference in towing up to 60 MPH, but going from 60-80 MPH is a world of difference, that is when I am happy to have the diesel.

I hate the fact that Nobody and I have something in common.

[Nobody]

Well, I'd spend the money on a 2012 Ram Cummins! Just bought my 3rd one, and gotta say the 12 is amazing! 800 ft lbs of torque stock, and 350 horse. I'm rated to 17,500lbs towing, and it is able to tow that and then some. I have a 2004 24v, and it doesn't even notice the boat back there. I often wonder why anyone would even look at a gas engine for towing, step up to a 3500, and never have to worry about what you hook up to the back again! I also tow a 35 ft toy hauler that is 13,120 lbs dry!!!

Is it Tier 4 Final? Or are you NoX'ing us to death??

I have a 2010 Tundra and am pleased with its towing and handling. I have never towed with a Tahoe, so I can't compare. My lake sits at the bottom of a steep hill, and the Tundra starts at a dead stop and I am up to speed at a very reasonable time, despite the hill. Speed limit on the hill is 60 MPH.

Compared to my Ford Diesel Excursion, there is not much difference in towing up to 60 MPH, but going from 60-80 MPH is a world of difference, that is when I am happy to have the diesel.

I hate the fact that Nobody and I have something in common.

I just love that Talltigeguy so much I want to give him a hug!!!!

[skippabcool]

Yeah, you should definitely buy a ~$60k diesel truck to tow 7 whole miles! Soooo worth it!

It seems that any truck unless you get the extremely low low end with no pl's or pw's is going to be in that neighborhood.

I just looked and the Tundra's were ~$50K and if I recall from a thread not too long ago the Eco's are more than a Dodge diesel.

No different than looking for a boat I would test drive them and if you can hook your boat up and see how they handle. Check for the room, seats, and other creature comforts that you want. You might find that your 2011 is just fine.

[Wickedcummins]

you can get into a nice brand new dodge diesel for 42k with 90% of the options

[Ewok]

you can get into a nice brand new dodge diesel for 42k with 90% of the options

The bonus here is that you would not have anything in common with Nobody, except owning a Tige