Tundra Owners - Question

[itsgood1308]

I'm looking at the possibility of moving into a Tundra in the next few weeks. I'm going to be looking at a used one that I can pay cash for. That means I'm going to be seeing trucks that are about 2012 model, with about 120K miles. I've owned a Tundra before, but I sold it at 80,000 miles. How are y'all Tundra owners doing past 100K miles? Any big issues to look for? I've also got a 30ft travel trailer with about 8000lb gross weight and 800lb tongue weight. Think that'll be fine on the 5.7 motor?

Thanks in advance. I'm currently in a 1999 F250 7.3 Diesel but looking to move out of the extended cab and into a crew cab gasser.

[panhandlehunter]

Mine is a 2010. I rolled 160k on a goose hunting trip to Arkansas last week. Only repair Ive had after 100k was a water pump. I’ve never pulled anything that heavy, I’m sure it would do it but expect the gas mileage while towing it to be about 7mpg.

[Matt_C]

I've got a 2014 with the 5.7 motor and it pulled my 7600 pound TT without a problem at all. Never had anything go wrong with mine.

[Reaper]

if it has been maintained you'll have no problem going way past 100K.

I drive a 2012 and just hit 90K, nothing but brakes replaced so far.

I would highly recommend airbags in the back for pulling weight.

[bphillips]

It will handle it but you can watch the gas gauge move towing. Mine is 3 years old with 125k on it and no issues

[bbqfan5909]

My 2015 had 220000 miles and was great, towed loads I should not have. Biggest thing will be stopping power and the wind drag, expect single digit mpg.

[BowBuddy]

I have a 2019, I got the TSS package with 0% finance, mine is the SR trim model, look for this trim and option. I would see what they could offer u in a new truck.

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[BowBuddy]

But every toyota I have owned I have got close to 300k miles before selling. My Tacoma is 200k and changed the brakes. My parents camary got 700k miles. I love Toyota's

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[BigCountry101]

I have an 2007 with the 5.7 have owned since it had 60k miles. At 125k it needed a water pump. Up to 180k now with no issues.

I have a 32 foot camper that weighs just about like yours. I tow it with no issues. Get about 9 mpg towing if I am on a highway type road. 6/7 mpg if you throw in some hills and frequent braking.

[Mayhem]

2013 186k and going strong. Best half ton I’ve ever owned.


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[Jared.King]

I'm at 160K on my 2013. Alternator went out at 135k and that's all the trouble I've had

[Reaper]

At 125k it needed a water pump.

Did you do it as scheduled maintenance? If not what was the symptom the water pump was failing?

Just curious what to watch for in mine.

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[mpotts]

OUR RANCH TRUCK IS A 2008 Tundra with 298300 on it and i have a 2010 Crewmax with 193000. change the oil and tire and brakes is all I have had done to mine.

[Landrover]

Nothing to watch out for honestly. I just traded in my 2007 with 447,000 miles. I never had to touch that 5.7 liter engine!!!! I got a used tranny put in it at 430k or so. I keep up with maintenance thru Toyota...…..outside of oil changes and tires. The trucks are incredible. My 2019 is only about two month old but I look forward to putting MANY miles on it also.

[K. Lane]

My wife drives a 2011 it has about 135,000ish on it with zero issues other than a new starter at about 95,000
It will pull your trailer but you will get about 8 or 9 miles to the gallon. You will also need a weight distribution/sway control hitch or you will have to steer that thing with a boat paddle (ask me how I know) I had to pull our camper that is 7169 pounds and just under 800 pound tongue weight when my super duty was stolen less than a week before we left for the Frio river on vacation. Luckily, the camper was at the lease just south of Kerrville and I didn’t have to pull it far

If you find yourself in need of a weight distribution hitch....I have one

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