GreyPony Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 For some time now we have been looking at getting an F150 and a 5th wheel Camper. It's a gimmie that if we go ahead and do it, it will be the F150. Now this just got me thinking, with all that brute strength and super strong frame "insert sarcasm here", how would the Tundra hold up? :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) hmm....im not sure, i have not seen a new Tundra pull anything. i wish i could be of more help Edited January 18, 2008 by Ford-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 For some time now we have been looking at getting an F150 and a 5th wheel Camper. It's a gimmie that if we go ahead and do it, it will be the F150. Now this just got me thinking, with all that brute strength and super strong frame "insert sarcasm here", how would the Tundra hold up? :shades: The Tundra might do this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 The Tundra might do this: That's awesome! Where did you get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 The Tundra might do this: funny....guess any owner can be a dunba$$ regarless of the make and model of their vehicle....can we say over do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 The Tundra might do this: wow you seem to amaze me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That's awesome! Where did you get that? I am not entirely sure...but I remember it was in a thread showing people really stupid loads...I'll try to find it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 For some time now we have been looking at getting an F150 and a 5th wheel Camper. It's a gimmie that if we go ahead and do it, it will be the F150. Now this just got me thinking, with all that brute strength and super strong frame "insert sarcasm here", how would the Tundra hold up? :shades: without being a Toyota defender, probably as well as any half-ton (Ford, Chev, Dodge) made in the past 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 without being a Toyota defender, probably as well as any half-ton (Ford, Chev, Dodge) made in the past 20 years. dunno J...have you seen the videos of the Tundra bed doing the Hula on the torture track? Almost looks a breakdancer under a strobe light..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) I couldn't find the site...but here is another pic: Edited January 18, 2008 by P71_CrownVic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Greene Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 without being a Toyota defender, probably as well as any half-ton (Ford, Chev, Dodge) made in the past 20 years. I agree. Actually....Any load where a 5th wheel is needed/advantageous, maybe you should consider a F 250. A friend and myself used a Power stroke F 250 to pull a 10,000 lb trailer to Alaska a couple years ago. Glad we had the tougher stronger F 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I agree. Actually....Any load where a 5th wheel is needed/advantageous, maybe you should consider a F 250. A friend and myself used a Power stroke F 250 to pull a 10,000 lb trailer to Alaska a couple years ago. Glad we had the tougher stronger F 250. But an F-150 could have pulled it...according to Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) But an F-150 could have pulled it...according to Ford. Fifth wheel probably not a problem...wouldn't be the speedisest trip but hey....the alternative is the Superdutys, V10 or Diesel...THATS a reason ( towing ) that they make bigger trucks with bigger engines P...weird huh? stop being an a$$ and turning every thread you visit into an argument............ Edited January 19, 2008 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Fifth wheel probably not a problem...wouldn't be the speedisest trip but hey....the alternative is the Superdutys, V10 or Diesel...THATS a reason ( towing ) that they make bigger trucks with bigger engines P...weird huh? stop being an a$$ and turning every thread you visit into an argument............ Thats my whole point. suv_guy and the rest of the :cheerleader: are always blabbing about the F-150 can tow 11K pounds and haul the most shit when in all actuality if you have 10K or 11K to tow...you are going to buy a bigger truck. Not some slug of a 1/2 ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thats my whole point. suv_guy and the rest of the :cheerleader: are always blabbing about the F-150 can tow 11K pounds and haul the most shit when in all actuality if you have 10K or 11K to tow...you are going to buy a bigger truck. Not some slug of a 1/2 ton. news for you it can...IN COMPARISON WITH THE OTHER 1/2 TON COMPETITORS! come on p, give it a rest, ANYONE with common sense knows to tow that weight with any particular ease one needs to step up engine size and thus ratings above the 1/2 ton parameter.....ANYONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 dunno J...have you seen the videos of the Tundra bed doing the Hula on the torture track? Almost looks a breakdancer under a strobe light..... Oh yeah, I've seen that. And any truck other than the 2004+ F150 would have the same Hula results. Ford upped the ante with its stiffened frame in '04, but every other truck iof the past 20 years (including pre-2004 F150s) had similar frames. As with the Titan, Toyota benchmarked against an older model. Not what Ford would be redesigning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I agree. Actually....Any load where a 5th wheel is needed/advantageous, maybe you should consider a F 250. A friend and myself used a Power stroke F 250 to pull a 10,000 lb trailer to Alaska a couple years ago. Glad we had the tougher stronger F 250. I agree 100%. It's not about what the truck can pull. It's about what it can stop. What it can haul without overheating (including tranny). What it can haul without long term damage to the frame and suspension. So yeah, an upgrade to a heavier truck makes the most sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OX1 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 For some time now we have been looking at getting an F150 and a 5th wheel Camper. It's a gimmie that if we go ahead and do it, it will be the F150. Now this just got me thinking, with all that brute strength and super strong frame "insert sarcasm here", how would the Tundra hold up? :shades: Will be interesting to see what the toy frames look like 30-40 years from now. Toy's current frame looks a bit smaller in cross section (mostly height) than what my 70's 1/2 ton fords have. Metallurgy has come a long way, but if I had to pick either a current 150 or Tundra to tow heavy loads often, I'd rather have the beefier frame. The 150 may be slower, but it's frame won't flinch doing it the 1000th time, not sure I believe that of the Toy. Always easier to add power than to fix a crappy frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 For some time now we have been looking at getting an F150 and a 5th wheel Camper. It's a gimmie that if we go ahead and do it, it will be the F150. Now this just got me thinking, with all that brute strength and super strong frame "insert sarcasm here", how would the Tundra hold up? :shades: I have seen pictures and there are several (many ?) complaints filed with NHSTA about Tundra suffering sheet metal damage (typically the tailgate getting pinched against the side of the box) because of excessive fame flex. Perhaps you should join the Tundra Solutions Forum or check out the petition to Toyota complaining about tailgate failures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattak1 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I agree 100%. It's not about what the truck can pull. It's about what it can stop. What it can haul without overheating (including tranny). What it can haul without long term damage to the frame and suspension. So yeah, an upgrade to a heavier truck makes the most sense. I think the ability to stop a 7000 lb trailer is dependent much more upon the trailer brakes and much less on the truck. I am not sure a 3/4 or 1 ton has 'better' stopping than a 1/2 for a significant weight. I.e. 3500 lbs + requires trailer brakes in most if not all most all states. ------ It would have to be one of the smallest 5vers out there to be towed by an F150. 5vers are generally much heavier that travel trailers. But a 5ver would tow much better and safer on any truck than a TT. So it is a double edged sword. 5vers being a better tow v/s weighing more. Peace and Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivicDuty2007 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 The Tundra might do this: Knew a guy who had a brand new F150 supercab 4X4...barely a week....overloaded it with firewood and bent the frame like in the pic......cost him $1000 to straighten it correctly............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPony Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Knew a guy who had a brand new F150 supercab 4X4...barely a week....overloaded it with firewood and bent the frame like in the pic......cost him $1000 to straighten it correctly............... BTW, what the hell is on that trailor? His house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 BTW, what the hell is on that trailor? His house? It looks like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 BTW, what the hell is on that trailor? His house? and it's only a single wide. witha truck worth more than the house, he must be a redneck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPony Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 and it's only a single wide. witha truck worth more than the house, he must be a redneck. OK Foxworthy fans, let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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