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need4speed · 04-28-2008, 01:10 PM

Drove out to Illinois 2 weeks ago to pick up a 35' Fountain Boat...I was a bit concerned on how I was going to get this boat home since it was weighing in with the trailer around 11,000 lbs..What a long ride on one road (going).. I kept note on my MPG's..averaging around 70 mph MPG were around 17.5-18.5. I guess i lost a little putting that dual cat back exhaust on...but it's worth the sound it makes...

So I finally arrive 13.5 hours...later...Backed up to the trailer and lowered the trailer onto the truck.. I did notice a 3-4 inch drop on the tundra...At this point there was nothing i could do about it... So the next day we left for home...

I have owned other trucks before. My last was a F350 Ford turbo deisel..( I rather not comment on that). This Tundra Impressed me so...It towed this 11,000 lb.weight at 70 MPH with no effort.. I didn't even feel it behind me...I averaged 10.5-11.5 MPG..and when I got to those steep hills in Pennsylvania it took them at 55-60 and not one gauge moved off of normal Trans/ water temp. Very Nice ride...

08CMAX · 04-28-2008, 01:48 PM

Doesnt surprise me...thanks for the post

Deznutjob · 04-28-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

Drove out to Illinois 2 weeks ago to pick up a 35' Fountain Boat...I was a bit concerned on how I was going to get this boat home since it was weighing in with the trailer around 11,000 lbs..What a long ride on one road (going).. I kept note on my MPG's..averaging around 70 mph MPG were around 17.5-18.5. I guess i lost a little putting that dual cat back exhaust on...but it's worth the sound it makes...

So I finally arrive 13.5 hours...later...Backed up to the trailer and lowered the trailer onto the truck.. I did notice a 3-4 inch drop on the tundra...At this point there was nothing i could do about it... So the next day we left for home...

I have owned other trucks before. My last was a F350 Ford turbo deisel..( I rather not comment on that). This Tundra Impressed me so...It towed this 11,000 lb.weight at 70 MPH with no effort.. I didn't even feel it behind me...I averaged 10.5-11.5 MPG..and when I got to those steep hills in Pennsylvania it took them at 55-60 and not one gauge moved off of normal Trans/ water temp. Very Nice ride...

Got any pics of that adventure? Be nice to see for sure bro!

need4speed · 04-28-2008, 05:22 PM

can't upload photos..errors

Impelled · 04-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Great news! Guess I need a bigger boat!

jtruck618 · 04-28-2008, 09:59 PM

Where abouts in Illinois did you get the boat? Just curious cause' I live in IL.

jeremytruck · 04-29-2008, 10:14 AM

My husband was scared to take the plung into a Tundra due to the fact we have a 31' travel trailer that weighs 10000 pounds, but after after reading your report don't seem much to worry about. Thanks

darimont · 04-29-2008, 10:41 AM

I pull a 29 foot Sea Ray cruiser with a tri axle trailer. Boat and trailer weight in at 10,000 and it does just fine.

Nukedog · 04-29-2008, 06:35 PM

I pulled my 5x10 VNose trailer this weekend with my Tundra at 70mph and got a 11mpg as well. Only weighs 3500lbs. And this was in flat Florida. Just goes to prove that the wieght actually does not hurt as much as wind resistance...

Deznutjob · 04-30-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

Drove out to Illinois 2 weeks ago to pick up a 35' Fountain Boat...I was a bit concerned on how I was going to get this boat home since it was weighing in with the trailer around 11,000 lbs..What a long ride on one road (going).. I kept note on my MPG's..averaging around 70 mph MPG were around 17.5-18.5. I guess i lost a little putting that dual cat back exhaust on...but it's worth the sound it makes...

So I finally arrive 13.5 hours...later...Backed up to the trailer and lowered the trailer onto the truck.. I did notice a 3-4 inch drop on the tundra...At this point there was nothing i could do about it... So the next day we left for home...

I have owned other trucks before. My last was a F350 Ford turbo deisel..( I rather not comment on that). This Tundra Impressed me so...It towed this 11,000 lb.weight at 70 MPH with no effort.. I didn't even feel it behind me...I averaged 10.5-11.5 MPG..and when I got to those steep hills in Pennsylvania it took them at 55-60 and not one gauge moved off of normal Trans/ water temp. Very Nice ride...

My T.T bro "need4speed" came to me with a small request the other day and that was to give him a hand posting pics of his new little boat. I had no problem with this due to the fact that some are having problems with uploading pictures for various reasons. After uploading the pic and seeing it myself for the first time I was absolutely blown away!!!!

At the risk of this pic winning the "May truck of the month contest", guy's and gal's take a look at need4speed's awsome set up!

need4speed · 04-30-2008, 12:15 PM

Deznutjob,

Looks great...Thanks for posting my pic,

Thats exactly what I thought when I saw the boat.. Ekk

Like i said before.... It towed it fine
Very Pleased

jproell2 · 04-30-2008, 12:22 PM

need4speed - that thing is huge. I guess the Tundra is rather capable.

need4speed · 04-30-2008, 12:29 PM

No problem at all with the tundra... After 950 miles i had a slight smoke problem with one of the brakes on the trailer as i was trying to stop on a downhill slope...

Deznutjob · 04-30-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

Deznutjob,

Looks great...Thanks for posting my pic,

Thats exactly what I thought when I saw the boat.. Ekk

Like i said before.... It towed it fine
Very Pleased

No problem! I've looked at that pic 20 times and I'm still speachless!

gboffroad · 04-30-2008, 12:53 PM

Man I love those beak boats, what motors does that have in it? I would love to have one but I just can't bring myself to give to the Cig to get one.
I am curious to see what happens with them (Fountain) now that Reggis has purchased Baja, there should be some interesting things come of that.

04-28-2008, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	Heavy Tow Drove out to Illinois 2 weeks ago to pick up a 35' Fountain Boat...I was a bit concerned on how I was going to get this boat home since it was weighing in with the trailer around 11,000 lbs..What a long ride on one road (going).. I kept note on my MPG's..averaging around 70 mph MPG were around 17.5-18.5. I guess i lost a little putting that dual cat back exhaust on...but it's worth the sound it makes... So I finally arrive 13.5 hours...later...Backed up to the trailer and lowered the trailer onto the truck.. I did notice a 3-4 inch drop on the tundra...At this point there was nothing i could do about it... So the next day we left for home... I have owned other trucks before. My last was a F350 Ford turbo deisel..( I rather not comment on that). This Tundra Impressed me so...It towed this 11,000 lb.weight at 70 MPH with no effort.. I didn't even feel it behind me...I averaged 10.5-11.5 MPG..and when I got to those steep hills in Pennsylvania it took them at 55-60 and not one gauge moved off of normal Trans/ water temp. Very Nice ride... __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust Last edited by need4speed : 04-28-2008 at 01:25 PM.

04-28-2008, 01:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
08CMAX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 514	Doesnt surprise me...thanks for the post __________________ 08CMAX C.M.T.T.F.F. 2008 Crewmax SR5 Billet Grill 20" ProComp Wheels Toyo 35s 6" ProComp Lift TRD Air Intake TRD Dual Exhaust

04-28-2008, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	can't upload photos..errors __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

04-28-2008, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Impelled Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 434	Great news! Guess I need a bigger boat! __________________ 07 SR5 DC 4WD TRD 09 Corolla XRS

04-29-2008, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
jeremytruck Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Scared My husband was scared to take the plung into a Tundra due to the fact we have a 31' travel trailer that weighs 10000 pounds, but after after reading your report don't seem much to worry about. Thanks

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04-28-2008, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Where abouts in Illinois did you get the boat? Just curious cause' I live in IL.

04-29-2008, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
darimont Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23	I pull a 29 foot Sea Ray cruiser with a tri axle trailer. Boat and trailer weight in at 10,000 and it does just fine.

04-29-2008, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nukedog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jax, FL. Posts: 217	I pulled my 5x10 VNose trailer this weekend with my Tundra at 70mph and got a 11mpg as well. Only weighs 3500lbs. And this was in flat Florida. Just goes to prove that the wieght actually does not hurt as much as wind resistance... __________________ 02 Busa 1397cc 05 ZX10R 08 Tundra DC 5.2 2wd USN Retired 1987-2007 IYAOYAS

04-30-2008, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	Deznutjob, Looks great...Thanks for posting my pic, Thats exactly what I thought when I saw the boat.. Ekk Like i said before.... It towed it fine Very Pleased __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust Last edited by need4speed : 04-30-2008 at 12:24 PM.

04-30-2008, 12:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
jproell2 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 49	need4speed - that thing is huge. I guess the Tundra is rather capable. __________________ 2008 CrewMax SR5

04-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	No problem at all with the tundra... After 950 miles i had a slight smoke problem with one of the brakes on the trailer as i was trying to stop on a downhill slope... __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

04-30-2008, 12:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
gboffroad Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 73	Man I love those beak boats, what motors does that have in it? I would love to have one but I just can't bring myself to give to the Cig to get one. I am curious to see what happens with them (Fountain) now that Reggis has purchased Baja, there should be some interesting things come of that. __________________ 2007 Tundra 4.7L 4x4 DC Silver Sky Metallic K&N Intake JC Whitney Nerf Bars (Black) ** And the Glock 30 next to the cup holders

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