2007 big V8 Tundra.
Tow Package
Cold Weather Package
TRD
Mint interior
69,000 miles
She is very happy with her birthday present.
Jeni's New Truck
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schwalby
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Jeni's New Truck
2007 big V8 Tundra.
Tow Package
Cold Weather Package
TRD
Mint interior
69,000 miles
She is very happy with her birthday present.
Josh Schwalb
ArticRubi wrote:Remember: poor planning on my part constitutes an emergency on yours.
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
now... is that really HERS!!!
... congrats guys!!
... congrats guys!!
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schwalby
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
Yup. She told me when we met that she wanted a full size truck by the time she was 30, I promised her she would. I was able to do it a year early so I did. 
Doug she wants a remote starter in it now too.
Doug she wants a remote starter in it now too.
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
Tow rig!
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
LOL....love it when you guys get your woman something and say it's hers....with your own agenda attatched too! LOLLLLL.....kidding. (sort of) Nice truck Jen, Happy Birthday!!!
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
You an AMERICAN aint ya ? Why aint you drivin an AMERICAN truck ! FjR68
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
Because I want one that will last and not need repairs all the time. 
4Runner just hit 300,000 and 90% of all major components are still there.
4Runner just hit 300,000 and 90% of all major components are still there.
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
And it is hers Kelly. I probably will only drive it once a month or so. She will have it daily.
I probably will only drive it once a month or so. She will have it daily.Josh Schwalb
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
very nice..
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
I will try to get more pictures of it up soon. I know it looks black in the picture but it is actually a metallic dark green that is a really nice color. I think it is the perfect setup with the 4 door extended cab and 6.5' bed. I don't really fit in the back seat but Jen does with out an issue and since the front seat is a bench seat you can easily fit 6 people in it with out any issue.
Already found out I can "upgrade" it to get the info button for short money. Just have to look into a brake controller, already wired, and a weight distribution hitch. Any suggestions on either? Oh also thinking about a tonneau cover, never liked leaving things open to the weather when going long distances.
Plan is to be able to tow the Jeep to the Jeep Rally this year!!!
Already found out I can "upgrade" it to get the info button for short money. Just have to look into a brake controller, already wired, and a weight distribution hitch. Any suggestions on either? Oh also thinking about a tonneau cover, never liked leaving things open to the weather when going long distances.
Plan is to be able to tow the Jeep to the Jeep Rally this year!!!
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
That's been my plan for 3 years now..... one of these years I'll bring my Jeep to the rally.schwalby wrote:Plan is to be able to tow the Jeep to the Jeep Rally this year!!!
Nice truck, but I'm with Frank, its why I got a Chevy.
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
I have a Chevy Malibu already and at 85,000 miles several electrical connectors have gone bad. It has cost me a lot to find and fix those. Out of the 5 Toyotas I have had only two had electrical issues and that was after they were 200,000+ miles. I will stick to my Toyotas.
Only other truck I would consider would be a Diesel Dodge.
Only other truck I would consider would be a Diesel Dodge.
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
Nice looking truck... What is the tow rating on it?
w.r.t. a brake controller....
I've been very happy with a Tekonsha P3 brake controller. If the truck comes pre-wired (good chance it does if it has a tow package) you should be able to get a wiring harness adapter that plugs in under the dash. I ended up extending mine so I could route it to where I wanted to put the brake controller in my Dodge.... Is 4 wires. I needed to add a power switch to it so I can shut it off (right now I have to disconnect it, which can be a PITA)... Problem is if the trailer is connected, but empty, and the controller triggers brakes it will lock up the tires, even on the lowest settings.
Weight distributing hitch... there are lots. You probably only need it when the trailer is loaded near the high end of your vehicle's rating. I'd look at etrailer.com for options. I got mine there.... I think it is a Reese. Buy a distributed hitch rated on the high-end for your application (e.g. if you have a 7k GTW trailer, then look for a weight distributing setup for 7k-10k). Also consider one with built-in anti-sway / sway control (mine has it and I found it made a difference with the WK on the highway). Before rushing in on this I'd load the trailer and see how it rides without it. My WK really needs the weight distributing hitch, but my Dodge Ram doesn't with a 7k trailer + Jeep + stuff....
JW
w.r.t. a brake controller....
I've been very happy with a Tekonsha P3 brake controller. If the truck comes pre-wired (good chance it does if it has a tow package) you should be able to get a wiring harness adapter that plugs in under the dash. I ended up extending mine so I could route it to where I wanted to put the brake controller in my Dodge.... Is 4 wires. I needed to add a power switch to it so I can shut it off (right now I have to disconnect it, which can be a PITA)... Problem is if the trailer is connected, but empty, and the controller triggers brakes it will lock up the tires, even on the lowest settings.
Weight distributing hitch... there are lots. You probably only need it when the trailer is loaded near the high end of your vehicle's rating. I'd look at etrailer.com for options. I got mine there.... I think it is a Reese. Buy a distributed hitch rated on the high-end for your application (e.g. if you have a 7k GTW trailer, then look for a weight distributing setup for 7k-10k). Also consider one with built-in anti-sway / sway control (mine has it and I found it made a difference with the WK on the highway). Before rushing in on this I'd load the trailer and see how it rides without it. My WK really needs the weight distributing hitch, but my Dodge Ram doesn't with a 7k trailer + Jeep + stuff....
JW
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Re: Jeni's New Truck
Let me know when she wants to do it.schwalby wrote:
Doug she wants a remote starter in it now too.
Frank, I'm pretty sure the Tundra is built in North America, with more Made in USA parts than the American trucks. If Toyota offered a 1-ton with a Diesel option, the "big 3" would be in trouble.Frank wrote:You an AMERICAN aint ya ? Why aint you drivin an AMERICAN truck ! FjR68
Not saying I'm happy about it, just sayin'.
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