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On many (most?) newer pickups, you CANNOT access the spare tire if the tailgate is down. I always take the tailgate off when the camper on. If I need additional outsite storage, I have a hitch basket. Maybe I am misunderstanding your point--perhaps you can close your tailgage with the camper...

I am currently running Timbrens on my 2008 Tundra. My suspension is stock with E-rated tires and I frequently have a pop-up camper on the back and pull trailers. I am thinking about lifting my Tundra (I got stuck this winter and needed to chain up and hit a rocker panel last summer). I am...

I have a '08 4x4 Tundra DC 5.7L with a popup--here is a thread with a pic: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/62364-new-camper-for-my-Tundra/page2 As you can see, the camper has an 8' floor designed specifically for a 6.5' bed. I don't know if this is what you are referring to, but...

I have a 2008 Tundra. When I have had my truck camper on the back, I have only had to use 4x4 a few times. But when I did, I am not sure if I could have made it in 2x4. Other than the obvious mud and water crossings, two instances come to mind when I tried the ALSD and it didn't do jack...

But the calcuation is regional and depends on mileage driven. Where I live, diesel IS nearly $1 more a gallon. I have multiple vehicles (such as motorycles) and wouldn't drive a diesel powered pickup/suv even close to 15,000 miles a year. So if the cost of gasoline engine is exactly the cost...

I have a 2008 4x4, DC, 5.7L Tundra. My Shadow Cruiser is something like 1360lbs wet (full of water, propane, and fridge full of food). Once I load up my family and the rest of our gear, GVW is almost right at 8000lbs. I have 275/70/18 E tires and Timbrens. I have travelled several thousand...

I don't proclaim to be an authority, but here is my anecdotal story. I bought my camper from the original owner. He had a '97 Ford F150 extended cab (purchased new at the same time as the camper) with 170K miles and had the camper on his Ford full-time for many of those years. He used the old...

2008 Tundra, stock except for Timbrens in the rear and 275/70/18 E tires. Loaded for ~12 day trip with me, wife, two boys, water tank mostly full, 5-gal propane, firewood, food, tons of stuff we didn't even use, etc.... . 7940lbs total 3500lbs front 4440lbs rear Forgot to mention, spec is...

My childhood was similar. My grandpa had a Powerwagon with a Chinook truck camper. He had two "hoops" that hooked to the front bumper and carried a Kawasaki G4TR enduro. I actually still have the bike and the hoops and used it for awhile on the front of my Bronco. Funny how the stock...

Do you think that the "triple tech" frame/c-channel in the Tundra/Tacoma is purely due to cost? I can't imagine that it costs that much more for a boxed frame and all of their SUVs use a boxed frame. There has to be another reason... .

I have an '08 Tundra and family's construction company has run nothing by Cummins pickups since the mid-90's and have quite a bit of experience driving all the generations. As an aside, my Dad hates his newest one compared to his previous one. Those trucks are worked to death, and IMHO, are...

I am biased, but I recommend the Tundra for a number of reasons: --A DC long bed Tacoma really isn't tremendously smaller than a Tundra (it is only 7" shorter in length, 5" shorter in wheelbase, and has the SAME turn radius) --A Tundra can haul more--whether it be a truck camper, trailer...

You might have just given me a nice dose of reality--there is a '92 for sale locally for $1300. It looks pretty rough and high miles. I am reallly tempted, but your starting point is just so much better for not a lot more $$.

I sold my 1990 Bronco--5.0, 5-spd manual, 4.10s. Kayline soft-top, etc., 4 years ago when I bought my new Tundra. I had had it since 1996 and had travelled all over the Rockies with it. I let it go for absolute chump change and really regret it now... . I live at ~6500' and used it to tow...

Whenever this forum has the "top 10" or "best" lists, I am always baffled that Subarus don't make the list--I think there must be some weird resentment or bad experience. I am partial to the turbo versions and could tell a number of stories about why I love them. I think my brother said it...

?? Nearly every manufacturer makes a version of their fullsize truck in the US--even the Tundra and Titan are made in the US. The Raptor has a 6.2L... .

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/62364-new-camper-for-my-Tundra?highlight= I have travelled close to 6000 miles with my Shadow Cruiser camper. I just completed a trip with my family to the Grand Canyon, Grand Staircase Escalante, Bryce Canyon, Zion, etc... .

I had a Ford and was looking at a long-bed, DC, Tacoma. I test drove it and the DC Tundra. I couldn't help but notice that (at the time) the Tundra was actually cheaper than the Tacoma and had much more capability for my needs. I live at ~6500' and all of my driving is 5000'-10,000', so power...

My family of 4 (two boys, 10 and 7) spent about 2-weeks last year in this: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/62364-new-camper-for-my-Tundra We are probably gonna spend another week or so in it this year at the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion this year... .

Growing up as a kid, my Dad did road construction/logging in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. That is exactly how he used to outfit and operate his pickups. I thought it tragically uncool at the time running a more "streetable" tire. To ripoff Mark Twain, the older I got the smarter he got... .