I agree those V6's like to rev, just make sure it has a trans cooler if it's an auto.

@@nonoiscool98 The 5th Gen 4Runner has a built in trans cooler.

They REV because they’re lacking gears in the trans…..

This is good to know. We recently purchased a 4Runner and a 16’ Airstream and got a little worried that maybe it wasn’t powerful enough.

This is why I have a 2008 V8

Thank you!!

Great to know on the Tundra, thanks Tim!

5.7L V8, great power, shitty fuel economy when towing just like any other vehicle. The only thing I don't miss with my 2008 Tundra is the trashy independent front suspension that was never able to be kept in alignment...light gravel/dirt road use would knock it right back out of alignment again, far from impressed...that and the neve ending rear axle bearing failures and front differential bearing issues...sadly the Tundra saw far less actual towing/hauling duties than my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee did, and the Tundra didn't fare as well in 104,000 miles...Loved the power but the recurring issues mentioned previously led to it being kicked out of my driveway after 9 years of ownership...really don't miss it...Would I buy another one? No...simply due to the issues I had and the roads I have to drive on, its not built to handle it apparently.

Never one issue with three Tundras, tow frequently, you had a lemon.

Sounds like very similar towing experiences. I had no idea you guys have done the Alaska route. That's amazing! Would love to hear any tips you have as I'm hoping to head that way next summer. Great tip on looking for ECO mode, I wouldn't have thought to track that down and turn it off.

I'll have to give sport mode a try - thank you!

Thank you very much for watching!

I made sure to include it after your last comment!

@@TailsofWanderlust Thanks Cass!!

Thanks for watching!

Does the supercharger improve towing capacity? Been eyeing 7,000 lbs trailers even though i know the max is 5,000 lbs

I'll check that out, thanks Eddie!

@@baironrivas9553 From my understanding, you should not exceed your towing capacity even with the supercharger. There is more to towing capacity than just power, wheel base length, hitch strength, etc.. In this case, adding the supercharger gives more pep to daily driving and help with pulling trailers (5000lbs or less) faster and or go up hill.

That's awesome congrats!! Would love to hear how you like that setup!

Thanks Ryan! Definitely worth pulling over, I’ve had people try to pass in some scary situations.

Very interesting, thank you for sharing Jeff. Going to give Premium a try next time I head over a pass. Hope you enjoyed your trip, and thanks for checking out the video!

That was interesting. I thought the 4-Runner was designed to run on regular. Why would the timing be retarded?

@@rampar77 It is, but when you add a towing load, at altitude it can cause pre ignition or engine knocking, the ignition timing automatically adjust to counter it, however when it does you lose some power. Normally you would not notice it, but towing a T@b at altitude you can get more power with the higher octane gas so pre ignition does not occur and the computer does not need to adjust the timing and you optimize engine performance. I have towed my 400 with my Tacoma over Bear Tooth pass at 11,000 feet and noticed the difference

Hahah yea, he's quite the goof!

Hope you are enjoying your Casita, I loved the one my boyfriend had. Thanks for sharing your towing experiences! Love how reliable the 4Runners are.

Good to know, thank you!

@@TailsofWanderlust put it in S then 4. It won't go into 5th grade don't that. Meaning it won't go into over drive. It is a sequential trans.

What’s your avg speed while towing? I have a 2019 4R off road, I keep to 60-65 while towing & get about 14 mpg. I HAVE added a Pedal Commander which I put in City 1 to help with acceleration when towing. You & Cass are driving faster?

I drive about 65 when towing as well. The larger tires, lift and roof rack hurt my gas mileage as well as the towing.

I'll have to give Sport mode a try. Thanks Stephen!

I’m going to try out Sport mode, too!

That is so true. It is such an amazing vehicle for that. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Mike really glad you enjoyed it. Agree, Toyota’s are the best!

@@TailsofWanderlust :>)

Hope you had an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thank you Brad! My eyes are slowly getting there, but I've been told to be very careful of the sun for the first year. So those shades will sadly be around for quite a long time.

Sounds like a great trip hope you had an amazing time

It went perfectly, Thanks.

Oh no!! Yea it's crazy to see how many vehicles are pulled over on those passes. Hope you enjoyed your trip up there!

Haha thanks Scott!

Thank you!! That makes me even more excited about the Tundra.

@@TailsofWanderlust Check out the "Scout Kenai" or the "Lance 650" slide in truck campers, great for a Tundra

Thanks! I'm hoping to do some more overlanding type trips in Alaska and the Yukon, so will be attempting a truck renovation in the spring. If that doesn't go well, then the Basecamp is definitely going to Alaska.

Thanks for sharing!

Good to know, thanks Larry!

So glad to hear it was helpful, enjoy the trailer!

Thank you so much! Appreciate you checking out the video!

@@TailsofWanderlust what setup do you have for sway control?

Impressive your brakes last that long!

Yes your brakes last longer, but you're putting undo stress and wear on an expensive component, the trans. Brakes are cheap wear items.

@@TheRayDog Holding a lower gear going downhill is putting next to no extra wear on your transmission. Downshifting to engine brake is the way to go. And, they are finally making modern trucks smarter and they do a better job of downshifting to engine break when trying to hold a speed going down a mountain pass, for example. They will drop a few gear to maintain your speed. There is no reason to heat up your brakes driving down a mountain pass.

@@MrChadx1 No extra wear? Any force on gears is power through the trans. The heat not in cheap brakes and cheap rotors is now in the trans fluid, trans pump, trans metal. You may be fine with it, but it's not free braking on wear.

@@TheRayDog I didn't say "no extra wear"; I said "next to no extra wear" as in, nothing significant enough that it matters. And no measurable heat is created in a transmission when engine braking down a hill even with a heavy trailer. As in, not a single degree F. in transmission pan or torque converter temp increase. I have a scan gauge that displays the exact transmission temp in the pan and the exact temp of the torque converter. Once up to operating temperature, transmission temp typically only jumps under acceleration or going up a grade when the torque converter unlocks (that is why it's important to run a low enough gear when driving or towing up a pass, for example, so the torque converter can stay locked up). Engine braking down a long pass, even with a heavy trailer, doesn't heat up the transmission at all. As a matter of fact, it quickly cools back down to the temp it was before heading over a pass. Same with running in the flats than heading down a long grade. The transmission pan and torque converter temp don't increase a single degree. A transmission is doing work when engine braking, but it's no more (and actually less) than it's doing when driving down the road on the flats, so why would one be worried about the wear on a transmission for the 5 minutes going down a grade when you just drove 4 hours going forward down the road. You are worrying too much about extra wear that isn't there. So of course there is some wear, it's insignificant and not measurable. Transmission are designed to engine brake from the very earliest transmissions and vehicles and still are. There is no faster wear from engine braking than if you were driving the same length of flat road and engine braking is better than using friction brakes to slow a heavy truck and trailer going done a long grade. Always has been and nothing has changed. You are not going to wear out your transmission or cause early issues by downshifting and engine braking on the occasions you need it. Non-issue.

Agreed. I wouldn’t worry about revving to 4,000 RPM or even 4,500. Yes it’s noisy, but gas engines need to rev higher to make power. If frequently towing at high elevations than a diesel or turbo gas engine would be a better choice. As always, love the channel and the reviews. Safe and happy travels.

@@gransport4246 I have owned many cars and trucks and though I appreciate the RV world love affair with diesel pickups they have many issues and when they break ( and they will) it is big $ If you can live with the carrying capacity of the Tundra stick w Toyota If not buy an extended warranty - we work w commercial operators 99% of who run large diesels and the million mile long haul trucks and the American diesel pickup have very little in common where as the Tundra V8 is strong and oh so durable

@@ericerven5456 Diesels have their place. I’ve owned many vehicles as well. I was strictly speaking from a performance standpoint at high altitude. A turbo gasser or diesel doesn’t lose as much power at higher altitudes because of the forced induction. Regarding the Tundra even though it is reliable, it is the most unrefined and outdated pickup available with by far the worst fuel economy. It is expensive for what you get and performs extremely poorly in crash tests. I’d wait for the 2022 redesign to even consider it or recommend it.

Best vehicle I've ever owned!

Really glad it was helpful Doug. Congrats on the T@B those are awesome campers!

How's the 4Runner towing the 400? We want to get one too but seems a bit too heavy

The Tekonsha P3 is a wired brake controller. The 4Runner Off-Road she drives comes setup for towing & she just had to plug it in & mount it.

Thank you! I'm not sure if the Tundra has an integrated brake controller, but the 4Runner does not. I ended up having the Airstream dealer wire in the Tekonsha P3. It is not a wireless setup, as I had heard those are not very reliable.

Thanks Darin! Hope you are doing well!

Love that you took the class A. Hope you enjoyed the Tetons!

Haven’t seen the Project M yet, but the Redtails were at Overland Expo. They were beautiful!

That is really good to hear!! Glad it is working out well for you.

Love that you have the same tires! Also, thanks for sharing your experiences with the 4Runner!

Hope you are able to take the trip!

It absolutely is. I should have been a bit clearer on that. Lower towing capacity than a Tacoma thou.

That's great to hear!! I really hope you enjoy your future setup! Still haven't seen a 20X in person but I've heard great things about them. That setup should definitely get you back into some great boondocking sites.

Thanks Marty, really appreciate that and you subscribing! I work full time for an insurance carrier. I’ve been an Underwriter and Process Consultant while on the road.

Hi Kathy! I'm going the pickup route specifically for a truck camper. Otherwise, yes I'd look into the Sequoia. I know some people that tow with them and they do a good job.

@@TailsofWanderlust I see that after your crazy run to get the camper. Can’t wait to see how you modify/remodel the said camper!

Absolutely love the reliability of it!

Toyota's are amazing! I'd be cautious relying on a dealer telling you what you can tow. When I was first shopping I've had some tell me I could tow a 30' 7500lb trailer with my 4Runner which is just not safe or accurate. I'd recommend doing some research and ensuring you are comfortable with towing the 20'. I personally wouldn't tow that with my 4Runner.

Thanks for that Sebastian! How'd you like the Tundra, other than size?

@@TailsofWanderlust I bought it new in 2008. It was a TRD offroad 4x4 with the 5.7. It was an excellent truck. Never had an issue, and i didn’t take care of it as well as I should have. The only negative thing i can say is that the gas mileage on it makes my 4Runner seem like an economy car. But I knew what I was getting into when I bought it. If i was going to buy another full size truck, it would be another Tundra.

Great to know thank you!

I'll definitely create a video if I do go the Tundra route. Maybe run into you in Alaska next summer! I'll post videos on that planning as well.

@@TailsofWanderlust What about a Lexus GX 470 more enough power it has a 8 cyl, problem gas mileage is poor, 12 mpg up down left or right.

@@TailsofWanderlust Thanks; You never know huh, If I do see you I want Jasper's autograph.

Hahah deal!

Love how reliable they have been for you. Thanks for sharing your experience Rob!

You have a great family of vehicles there, and love that you have options between the two. Good to know Costco has different vehicle discounts, thanks for sharing that!

If ya re-gear do both diffs. Also, bags in the rear springs help tremendously. I’d do 4.56 if had to do it all over again. 4.88 is a bit much even with 3” lift n 33’s

Thanks Stout! Haven't heard of changing out the rear end before, so thanks for sharing. I'll have to look into that.

Thanks Bill! Great point on the weight of the vehicle vs. the camper. It is nice to have a heavier vehicle/more towing capacity than actually needed. Provides for that extra layer of safety for sure.

@@TailsofWanderlust Well, I should have added that "if possible" it's better to have a heavier vehicle than the trailer you're towing...at least in "our" case towing smaller/lighter-weight trailers to begin with. I've seen it stated (I guess a general "Rule of Thumb" in the RV world?) that the travel-trailer (TT) towed must not weigh more than 80% of the tow-vehicle's weight. Given that, my Gladiator Rubicon's curb-weight of 5200lbs would limit my TT's weight to 4160lbs...IF this "80% rule" is accurate. However, on that same site it also says, "Experienced caravanners [it's an EU/UK RVing website!] could tow up to about 100%. It is, however, preferable to keep a 10% margin." So the "spirit" of the rule is keep the trailer's weight to less than your tow-vehicle's weight, if you can. Of course those FULL-size trucks -- like a big (and likely diesel) 2500/3500 class trucks -- tow REALLY heavy trailers/fifth-wheels, WAY MORE than the truck weighs and they tow those heavy trailers just fine...so in that case it's not possible for the truck to out-weigh the trailer. But when "the rest of us" (non-ranchers/farmers/moving/business-people and such) tow smaller trailers, a heavier tow-vehicle is better. In my case, the trailers I tow (so far, not having a travel-trailer yet!) are large U-Haul trailers (their 6x12 and probably OVER-loaded!) so I feel better knowing my tow-vehicle (Gladiator) out-weighs the trailer. And if it's loaded properly (weight-distribution) I shouldn't have any dangerous trailer-swaying/fish-tailing -- SAFETY is of utmost importance! ;-) Motor Trend did a VERY critical report (and video) of a Gladiator towing a larger Airstream TT...and concluded it was downright DANGEROUS trying to tow such a trailer with a Gladiator. But IMO, it was THEIR error: They didn't load the Airstream properly and didn't have the proper tongue-weight...it was NOT because a Jeep Gladiator "couldn't tow" it safely. My opinion only though, as I'm no "towing expert." ;-) Since *I* don't expect to tow more than 4500-5000lbs EVER with my Gladiator Rubicon, that'd be at most ~equal to its curb-weight (5200lbs), but MOST times it'd be clearly under its weight as I'd not expect to tow more than a TT weighing (fully loaded, meaning "wet" vs. "dry" weight) 4000lbs. Happy -- and SAFE -- Travels, -- BR

That sounds great with the Porsche! I've seen several BMWs and Porsches pulling Airstreams and have heard good feedback on them.

And BIG Porsche repair bills.

That is a great topic. I'll try to work on some videos around that!

I'll definitely check one out, thank you Eric!

Can't believe the gas mileage you get without mods! That's great.

Thanks for all the input Mark! I have the K&N in the 4Runner already. Honestly, it never really seemed to make that much of a difference on these mountain passes. I'm looking forward to seeing what the specs are on the new Tundra when they release them. I just purchased the truck camper - it's a 770lb Northern Lite. Once the Tundra info is released, I'll go test drive a few trucks and see what I end up with.

@@TailsofWanderlust at 770 pounds, any half ton pickup truck has the payload to carry that camper. The new Tundra is rumored to have more payload and towing capability than F150 which is the current top in the class. It will certainly have way more hp and torque than a 4Runner and will be capable of hauling that light camper. The only question would be the rear suspension. Pickup trucks are sold more than passenger cars, hence ride quality takes priority over towing and hauling. No problem though. There are plenty of suspension enhancements that make towing and hauling more pleasant. I have Timbren springs on my Tacoma which makes towing my Lance 1995 much nicer!

Thank you!

Thanks Mark!! Really glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching.

Thanks Phil! It's definitely a hard choice to give up the 4Runner. I would love to have both but sadly can only have one vehicle so going to sacrifice the larger size. Appreciate you watching!

@@TailsofWanderlust You're welcome - and a very good choice in my opinion.

* 4Runner

Haven't heard of changing the axle gearing. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Cara! And yes, the 4Runner is my second Toyota and I love them. Great tip on test driving others. I really need to get out to the truck dealerships and give each truck a try before I buy. I'm also hoping to find something that gets decent-ish gas mileage.

How is a Tundra relevant?

@@2CabrasLocas I’d tell you, but I wouldn’t want to spoil the video for you.

I am desperately waiting for the specs to come out! I hear it’s going to be pretty fuel-efficient and there may be a hybrid.

Such a struggle haha! I swear I clean the windshield 😂. Hope you enjoyed the San Juans, and thanks for watching!

Agree with you Pete. Although the new gas prices are a bit painful with it. Thanks for watching!

That sounds like an amazing setup!

Thanks Jim! I have to be careful with the sun for the next year, so those glasses will be sticking around for awhile. I'm at 20/25 vision now, and it is still slowly getting better. Thank you for asking!

If you are still in the market check out the V8 Tundra. That's what I had briefly between the 4Runner and my current truck camper setup and I loved it. Did great with the Basecamp behind it. Glad you had such a great trip, those are some absolutely beautiful places!

It definitely takes a lot of getting used to!! Some days I don't even think about it. Others, I still get that sick feeling in my stomach right before driving over them!

Thank you for watching!! Glad you are enjoying those Falkens, they are such great tires.

That is great to know thank you Sheila! I've been told Homer is a must-see stop.

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it Michael. Appreciate you watching!

Great to hear!

I'm with you on hoping fuel efficiency improves on the Tundra. Hopefully we get info on that soon! In high winds, my setup actually handles really well. I can feel the wind, and I'm definitely gripping the wheel, but it isn't anything terrible. I'm sure if I had a sway bar system it would be even better.

The V8's are awesome thou! Wish they still made those.

Thanks Carl!

You're very welcome - thanks for watching another video!

Would love one, but sadly the payload is too low on them. I just purchased a small truck camper, so need a truck that can support that.

Haha yes, he is always ready to get out of the truck and start hiking!

Thanks Bryan! I don't have anything installed to monitor the temp, so I can't honestly answer that one.

Definitely miss my 4Runner! I swapped to a Truck Camper, which is why I never considered the sequoia

Thanks! The Tacoma is a bit too small for me. With the animals, me and gear, we need more cab space than the Tacoma. That's why I'm looking at the full-size. And yes! I just bought a small truck camper. Video to be coming soon :)

@@TailsofWanderlust awesome! Can’t wait for the videos of you guys in the new tundra 😉

Hope you are enjoying it! Great truck.

Thanks PJ. Appreciate you watching!

Thanks! I went to the recent Overland Expo to check them out. Great setup and design. Sadly, they are over 14 months out right now for orders, and I'm also not a fan of the fabric pop ups for safety of Jasper & Napoleon. I just ended up purchasing a hard sided camper. I'll have a video out on that in the future!

Thank you very much! Yes, the eyes are doing much better, thank you for asking.

Hi! Actually funny you are only the second person to ask. It's a Rago Fabrication storage system. It is expensive, but it's great quality and has held up really well. It is not easy to install thou, so I recommend having some wine to go with the process :)

@@TailsofWanderlust Thank you!!! I feel a good wine is best for anything you do yourself for an upgrade or modification lol!!! Love your videos… you are also so positive and very educational… by the way I feel a cooking video is due. 😀

Thank you so much, really appreciate that! Actually editing a cooking video right now. Should be out in a couple of weeks!

Those are really nice truck campers. Sadly, the payload on the Tundra is pretty low so even that truck camper is a bit heavy for it. Wish they had a higher payload that's for sure. Thanks for the tip on the cold intake!

I don't carry extra gas with me. I haven't had a problem yet as I try to look at my route and see how far spread apart the gas is and plan to make sure I can make it in between.

Thanks for the reply. My wife and I are in the planning stages of a Yellowstone/Grand Tetons trip next season. We are in the brainstorming phase. Your videos give us confidence. Safe travels.

That’s great to hear! It is such a beautiful area up there. West Yellowstone is a cute town as well. Happy planning and safe travels!

Hi Ron - so far the Jackery is great. I do like it more than the Bluetti. The Jackery has made waffles while tent camping, charged a computer while working out of a truck, and is about to embark on a 3700 mile drive with me.

@@TailsofWanderlust Thanks Cass, that's what I was hoping to hear you say. And thank you for replying. I am accepting delivery of my Escape 17B in May 2022 and trying to line up those essential items I will need to make the nomad experience more enjoyable. So thanks again, I am a huge fan of your vlog, keep up the great work!!!

Thanks Ron that is great to hear. Congrats on the Escape!! Those are amazing trailers.

That is amazing gas mileage on the '97. Wish they still got that good of mileage!

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

Good luck on the search!

Hi Darren -it’s a 2018 16’

Some Volvos/BMWs/Porsches have quite the towing power behind them. So wonder which model it was. Hope you enjoyed Yellowstone!

Jasper & Napoleon are not fans of long car rides. They were both ready to be at the next campsite. Thanks for watching!