I tow a lot with my 1/2 ton F150 ecoboost. A good addition to your videos would be to show the digital readout for water, oil, and cylinder head temps. I have a scan gauge on my truck so I can see all of my digital readouts. The analog gauges like you know stay in the center until it’s about to overheat and go into limp mode. The trans temp is also very important to have a digital readout especially when towing in hills and mountains. My opinion if you tow a lot…That trailer is too large for that truck. The weight isn’t the only issue, the aerodynamic drag of a high profile trailer has the same effect of increasing weight. You’re pushing all of that air which equates to increased weight, especially at higher speeds. Great reviews, I can tell you have experience. I’m a pilot so I think a lot about the aerodynamics.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Great post! I’m glad to see even half ton owners know their limits and understand a trailer this size is too big. Doing this for 20-30 minutes is no problem but if I were to get on the Hwy in rush hour, things would get real really quick! I agree I should buy some more tools for these test and I will, what do you recommend, thanks again 👍🏾

@ArkansaDave1

Жыл бұрын

Aero drag is even worse than weight. They added resistance on a flat straight road from a trailer is 99% wind and 1% weight. I had an f150 powerboost and it was an awesome truck until I hooked up my toy hauler to it. While within the weight limit the high profile was a drag(pun intended). I have a 1 ton diesel now and it’s a much more enjoyable experience.

@matthewanderson9912

Жыл бұрын

@@ArkansaDave1 I say this all the time. JBs trailer empty would behave the same behind that Tundra as it did loaded in this video. Weight is not nearly as important as the size and type of trailer you’re towing. Weight matters, especially with braking but as far as traveling down the road at highway speeds the big box behind you is a bigger issue than just the weight.

@time_on_target

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork They make some really cool inexpensive wireless OBD port readers. It will read the data from all the sensors in your truck i.e. oil temp, oil press, water temp, trans temp, load, duty cycle, cylinder head temps, etc. You can more accurately monitor the load being placed on the truck and it's components vs. looking at a gauge that doesn't move until it's close to exceeding a limit. You're reviews are great. Thanks for the reply.

@kjay5056

Жыл бұрын

@@time_on_target Can you give some names on the port readers? Maybe a link to get us started in the right direction? Thanks.

Thank you for your video. I’m thinking of buying the Limited too and I didn’t think you can tow that mulch with this truck but looking at your video it shows is very strong 💪🏻

Finally a real review for the Tundra. Your reviews are bang on! 👍 I will be telling my friends to subscribe to your channel.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it 🙏🏾

One of the biggest things I truly enjoy about your videos is your subscribers and their comments they are either entertaining, but more importantly, they're very informative. I'm really enjoying The footage on this Toyota tundra. I'm looking forward to the half ton videos. I know at the end of the day it's all about the HD's but truly a good majority of us are weekend warriors that do want to be safe! A good portion of the Truck sales are the half tons. I'm enjoying this portion of your videos and can hardly wait to see your future videos, ❤️ love your subscribers ❤️ love the content. ✌️out.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Lol, part of my day is going through comments which I enjoy and you’re right, very entertaining 🤣. Most of the guys who comment regularly know more than I do and I have learned tremendously from them so everything you said is accurate! Thanks 🙏🏾

@KD-kf4zm

Жыл бұрын

I moved from a half ton to a one ton diesel, and am much happier. My RV is under 10k lbs. but the bigger truck does better in the wind and hills of Utah, Idaho & Wyoming where we travel.

I just test drove a sr5 trd package tundra the other day. I use to be a automotive technician. I've test driven more care and trucks than i can count. That is the smoothest and best handling truck I've ever been in. It is at the top of my truck shopping list.

great job JB, always like your reviews.

Get video with useful info. Thanks......happy you don't have the front bearing failure that very few have seen and you put this Tundra to the test!

This convinced me to get a tundra. My trailer is 8,000lbs thanks

The whale sound is probably the waste gates for the turbos, when your engine rpm’s are up and the boost pressure is up and the rpm’s drop from a shift or letting off the gas quickly all that boost pressure has to go somewhere, so they have a waste gate that lets that out to keep from damaging the turbos, and the engine.

Appreciate your information thanks buddy

love your videos!!! Hey, any plans to make some towing videos with electric truck!? Rivian, lightning, Chevy???

Like the video! I took a series look at the new tundra but tow rating and tongue weight just a little light imo. I have Silverado 5.3 pulling toy hauler and was hoping the Tundra would be a good replacement. In the market for HD.

For those who have this truck it’s good to know it will tow this weight but just not often. 🇺🇸💪

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

I agree, when I hit that huge bump, that shock ran through my veins… 🇺🇸💪🏾

Nice review. One of my first comments on your channel was saying power is not the problem with half tons. They have plenty enough power. It’s everything else when towing something that big. Even the 9,000 or 10,000 pound weight is not really the issue. It’s the size and type of trailer you’re towing. Thats like having a big box behind you. Even empty and I would be willing to bet the experience would be the same. Now as far as the truck goes, it’s setup as good as it can be by having the standard size bed. I think for the max tow half tons that should be a requirement. And being almost 6,000 pounds is a big plus. However I feel at that point you may as well just step up to a 3/4 ton gas truck. The fuel mileage would be very close to the same and then you could just roll with a trailer like that.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

I remember when I started towing with the black trailer you mentioned that. The power is diesel feeling but gas engines don’t have the durability down so it’s a ticking time bomb compared to a diesel pickup. With this truck, I think an empty trailer would be worse because it would become a big sail behind it 🤣 fuel mileage would change as the weight affects gas engines slightly I agree with getting a 3/4 ton, the price point of these half tons and minimal payload make them rendered useless for all of my applications except my mini trailer and I have a video coming showing how a small trailer could overload this truck 👀… thanks bro 👍🏾

My neighbor had a older tundra regular cab with a 5.7 litre and he pulled a 28 foot triple axle cattle trailer all the time.

I have a 2020 RAM Rebel and would love a 2025 Tundra, I just can't get over how their tech looks to be from 2012 when comparing it to the big three, even for Toyota's highest trim levels.

I’m felling in love with this truck overall the Appearance from all angles it’s on point 💯 power numbers are definitely there as well

Thank you for this video review. I am thinking of buying a Tundra Hybrid, I want something nice and yet can tow without a problem. Your video highlights all the positives, what are some negatives that I should consider and in comparison to say like a Dodge 1500?

Im sure you looked into buying a 7 pin plug extension/adapter that is common to find and sold in the $20 range….. coupled with you longer hitch you already had wouldn’t it give you more room between trailer tongue jack and tailgate when down?

Eberyone I know that owns or has owned a Tundra has had nothing but great things to say. I heard there are some politics involved with Toyota having an HD platform here in the states. Not sure if true but I wouldn't hesitate to sell my Superduty for an HD Toyota. Has to have a diesel though.

I tow a 7x16 enclosed trailer with my 2014 RAM Limited, which has the air suspension. I did the same with my previous RAM, a 2012 SLT that didn’t have air and the air suspension makes all the difference in. 1/2 ton.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and I agree 👍🏾

The digital dash option gives you transmission temp. I agree though, it's lame they don't offer that in the analog dash version.

I use a Blue Ox trackpro weight distro on my Tacoma for my Airstream with the Tundra air bags and anti sway should I still use the blue ox ?

Overall, I really enjoy my 2023 Toyota tundra. Unfortunately, my 2006 tundra was a pacific coast truck it’s entire life and got too Rusty to be viable. It was a good truck and I’m sad to have sold it, however, I have no regrets about my new truck

Nice breakdown. Toyota has always made a really good product but it takes them FOREVER to bring changes or something new to the market. If manufacturers could move at the necessary speed to make their product better year after year, we would have phenomenal trucks. Instead they usually wait 2 to 3 years before they even make adjustments to things they know sucks from the start. In my opinion, they all need better communications teams that talk with actual owners when designing or upgrading their trucks. That would help a ton. If this is already happening, they aren’t talking with the right people most of the time. Keep those videos flying!!

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the only Toyota I would actually buy is a Land Cruiser and they decided to discontinue it… Some manufactures like Ford does get input from actual owners and I think that’s why they are always innovating and are first to market with new features and tech. Thanks bro 👍🏾👍🏾

@meschker0507

Жыл бұрын

They do take forever to bring change and are always behind in that aspect. But, let’s be honest they spend years testing an developing the product before they produce it. It’s why their so damn reliable. All the failures were in testing and NOT at the cost of the consumer who has to feel the growing pains. Good thing is you can buy one beat it up till the next one comes out and it will more than likely be in good running condition.

Hybrid Tundra next. Has way more Hp and Torque. Nice video.

What’s the best Truck for one car trailer towing?Will Tundra be enough?

@ 10:47 yes LT tires will increase the overall weight but... that is unsprung weight, so it should effect the GVW capacity?

GEN-Y GH-613 MEGA-Duty Adjustable 6" Drop Hitch with GH-061 Dual-Ball for 2.5" great hitch!

Good video, man. I'm looking to buy a '23 Tundra Limited to tow my camper. It's about 4900 lbs dry and up to 6500 lb fully loaded. You're really showing me that this truck will do what I need it to do.

@kona6451

10 ай бұрын

looking at the same, did you ever get the truck? if so how is it towing the camper?

@KyletotheRescue

10 ай бұрын

@@kona6451 Ford offered me a better price than Toyota so I bought an F150 instead.

@kona6451

10 ай бұрын

@@KyletotheRescue did you get the 3.5?

@KyletotheRescue

10 ай бұрын

@@kona6451 5.0 V8

How are the standard mirrors? Tow vs standard mirrors?

I know it doesn’t change the sticker. However when they figure out payload they take the tires and suspension which are the two main reasons payload is lower. If you put 10ply tires on it. It would probably increase the payload. If they were to redo the payload, it would probably go up. Especially when considering the axles are the size of 3/4 ton trucks.

So I know this video is older. However how do you feel about the tundra for towing now. Is it better than ram?

Between old tundra vs this tundra how do you feel about towing same trailer ?

I used to have a 11 tundra and needed a new truck. because of it being a v6 I didn't buy a new tundra. I went and got a 2500 diesel.

Twin turbo v8 hybrid HD truck would slay

JB, how about a tow video from what ever part of SLC your are living, up and down I80 to Park city? Show how they tow and brake as well as mpg city. Real life... home to mountains and back.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Do you need a sway control?

How would you compare to the Titan XD?

You need to put it in tow haul and turn the knob to tow+

Ram frames cracking an tow rating have went down so for a half ton not bad

Do all limited models have air suspension?

How do you feel the Tundra compares to the small Duramax in the Silverado and Sierra? I know you mentioned that it's better than the F-150 and on par with the 5.3L Silverado.

@shanebrown2963

Жыл бұрын

The 3.0 duramax will blow the doors off this tundra on fuel mileage on normal driving and towing. Tundra will beat it in a drag race but that’s about it.

Thanks for these. I recently bought a 32 foot conventional travel trailer with an empty weight of 7600 pounds and Max weight of 9000 pounds from my brother in law. I’m looking for a pick up to replace my Tahoe. Several dealers have told me a half ton would be fine but my gut is telling me I need an HD. I really hate the thought of spending the additional money on gas, esp considering how infrequently I tow it, but at the same time I want to be safe on the roads. thoughts?

@TheBrand83

3 ай бұрын

Don’t do it. Get a 3/4

Did you have a WD hitch? I don't think I saw one.

I’ve been saying for years if Toyota made a HD, I’d sell my GMC Sierra tomorrow and go buy it

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Even though Toyota makes a good truck, the HD segment is hard to compete in and it’s super expensive for R&D… Toyota and Nissan could try their luck together but alone I don’t think it would be cost effective which is why they don’t 👍🏾

@TheRoeshow0324

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork completely agree! Tough to get any meaningful market share to recoup R&D costs. But maybe one of these days we will get lucky

@josephpuchel6497

Жыл бұрын

Hey a heavy duty truck would have to incorporate upgraded frame, transmissions and rears. Im not sure a tow working truck every day with this one.

@tylerangle1990

Жыл бұрын

I think you and everyone else. I’ve been waiting for years for them to make a 3/4 ton as well.

@JoshuaAGalvan77901

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Now I want to see you tow with the Hybrid version and this trailer.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully one will come available soon 👍🏾

@dustinmarazzito8963

Жыл бұрын

​@@JB_WhoWork I'm in Utah too. I have one on order that finally has a vin and is 4 weeks out. If you want to test the hybrid, you can use mine when I take delivery.

I'm looking at getting a Tundra 2023 SR5 TRD Off Road, and plan on towing a camper around everywhere, is there a big advantage to getting the limited for the air suspension, or should I be fine with the SR5 TRD Off road?

@Kittycat822

Жыл бұрын

Save the money and get the SR5 and add the air suspension. If you can’t get Toyota get aftermarket. I’m not sure if the limited has the the hybrid for the torque. Depending on the weight of the trailer you may need that.

@aarons7886

Жыл бұрын

@@Kittycat822 Trailer will be less then 5000, so I don't think I need the hybrid for the extra torque, plus the hybrid adds 13000 more to the cost. I'll see if I can add air suspension to the sr5 or if I need to go to the limited.

Hey JB, I’ve watched every single video of yours over the past year and I have to say that payload numbers on trucks don’t seem to coincide with axel capacity ratings. I might be wrong, but it seems very political. Now I understand that tires, suspension components and frame have a huge factor in all of this, however an example would be if the GMC frame of a 2500 and 3500 are the same, why so much variance in payload? If I go over payload, I might be way under axel max ratings by a huge margin, and if I beef up my suspension and add heavy springs, air suspension etc. I decrease my payload due to the weight, right? I don’t get it; I highly doubt my chassis would fall off! I love watching your videos, but the payload numbers on most trucks seem messed up to me.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

This has been an ongoing issue that has had many people scratching their heads. RAM lowered the GAWR on the 2500’s back in 2019 for the diesels however, gas trucks have higher ratings. The reason being the gas pickups have more payload. 2500/3500 pickups have different axle ratings out back (fronts sometime are the same) that limit what they can actually tow and in some of my videos if you were to take the cat scale weigh in, you can change the truck to a 3/4 and it would be over. I can’t wait for you to see me get this black trailer weighed with this truck stay tuned!!! Thanks for your support 👍🏾👍🏾

@jamesstouffer1845

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork Looking forward to it JB

JB can please tell me how you got the tongue extended? I had a serious jackknifing and almost rolled over in the interstate because of a short tongue I had to extend. If I know this can be done sooner our food truck may have seen more events but it’s stationer for now because of the that tongue lol

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, I ordered my trailer this way 👍🏾

@AdRian-os4em

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork Oh so it’s not something that can be modified.

I would love to see an mpg run. I'm considering this truck to tow a 20' enclosed trailer with about the same weight you are pulling!

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

I plan on doing a couple real world mpg runs with this truck, I did show what I got on the computer for mpg in the video for 18 miles driven 👍🏾

@shanebrown2963

Жыл бұрын

It will be under 10 mpgs towing 9gs

what tires do u recommend for the 2024 tundra

@nookbandit

Жыл бұрын

2024 tires

Hmm you’d think the GVWR would go up a bit on lower trims with less options but with the same drivetrain.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

You would think but the 2022 Tundra SR I reviewed had a GVWR of 6990 and a payload of 1400#’s… That truck had no options either 👍🏾

@vr4787

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork that is interesting. My Ram 1500 Classic has a GVRW of 6900 with a payload of 1781 lbs. Base model 2wd but it’s extended cab with 6.5 ft bed, the Hemi with chrome trim and cloth interior.

Love this truck. I'm done with the USA brand (yes I know these are assembled in USA) trucks. I want the crew max cab, tow package, 4x4 and air ride but NOOOO sunroof. Can I get any version I want with NOOO sunroof!? So sick of sunroof issues, drain clogs, etc.....

@Ky_fireman128

4 ай бұрын

Yes you can get without sunroof. This truck probably has more American components than the Big 3 Detroit vehicles

Would you trust the turbos towing long term?

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

😅 only time will tell 👍🏾

Full throttle accelerations into a head wind? Did you expect good gas mileage? With that trailer you were probably right at max payload. That ten speed is close ratio so you’re not going to notice much change with a single downshift. A trailer that heavy requires sway control and weight distribution with any half ton to be safe. I would guess you’re way over tongue weight limit of that truck without weight distribution. With the proper hitch the truck would probably perform much better.

@nookbandit

Жыл бұрын

So we should only tow when we have a tail wind and stay home if it’s a head wind, thanks for the tip

@markreams3192

Жыл бұрын

@@nookbandit if you expect good fuel economy. Otherwise you take what you get. I do stay put with a wind advisory or high wind warnings. A fuel economy test with a headwind only is not really a valid test unless you only tow in headwinds!

Would be curious to see how that new 2.7 chevy has

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

I may have found one available 👀

Did u put it in tow haul plus or just tow haul?

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Didn’t know about + mode

@jimmyspencer4019

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork press once is normal tow haul for trailers 5000 and under press 2x for plus for heavier

It seem like the Tundra pass the test for that extra towing?

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

It did well but it’s limited to what it can actually pull 👍🏾

Did you put it in tow haul plus mode?

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Didn’t know there was a +, is that for the max equipped or for all Tundras?

@KeystoneTexan

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork it comes with two modes for towing. Standard mode for under 5,000lbs and a plus mode for 5,000lbs plus.

@HeatherBurtis

Жыл бұрын

@@KeystoneTexan push the tow button, then turn the dial for tow +

@KeystoneTexan

Жыл бұрын

@@HeatherBurtis yes ma’am

Its a rental truck. No smoking sign on dash at 12:12 dead give a way. All rentals tell drivers mot to smoke in the vehicle. No one buys a truck and puts a do not smoke sticker on their dash. Oh ya dam, I forgot I cant smoke in my own truck.

Looking at this truck right now to replace my Tacoma SR5. Towing a ~5000 lb camper and this would rock I think

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Perfect move, 5K is probably about all I would tow with a 1/2 ton like this because of the limits set by Toyota 👍🏾

why shouldn't it be turbo? just about every single diesel truck out there is turbo, why does everyone hate on gas turbos?

Where do you live ? Amazon view

👍⚾️

Let’s give it about five more miles to 77 mph

Left yet fire stone tires

I hate that augmented sound it has. That's it. Other than that I think its a nice truck.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Me too, it sounds horrible…

@LoredMarilius

Жыл бұрын

I think it sounds great.

@ultraneight

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the dealer can disable it, but I agree, it's goofy af.

@JBReviews the tundra should have towhual+

You do know they make a 7 pin extension cable right????????

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t find one at any of the auto parts stores in my area

@fattie2550

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork Amazon. That’s where I got mine.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Truck was going back the next day

7.2mpg........so we have these V6s towing big trailers. Putting tons of strain on the engine. Not even mentioning the Turbo that will need to be serviced and is a fail point from the heat it generates. Im not seeing the hype. The 5.7 gets the same if not better while towing roughly.

looks like your on flat land go up some hills and see how it does

@leonardcole7139

Жыл бұрын

No problem. Fast Lane Trucking pulled a 10,000lb trailer up the Ike Gauntlet. No issues. That engine has 479 lbs of torque. Compare that to the torque of a HD gasser. Plus the turbo's are fantastic at high altitude.

hybrid?

@Ky_fireman128

4 ай бұрын

Based on instrument cluster is gas only. Not Hybrid. Hybrid instruments full digital

You’ve listed a few big items for this to be a game changer…. Sway (don’t make excuses, it’s a function of half ton and this size of trailer), low payload, weak downshifts, towing in 6th (?!.!) …. It sounds like a F150 knockoff with lower payload…. It’s gonna pull at the expense of fuel.. nothing is free in life.. and the mirrors are not good tow mirrors. Let’s be honest.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

This truck performed super well for a half ton but having a standard bed and air suspension probably helped a lot. The F150 did feel stronger but Ford doesn’t add rear swaybars or at least back in 2017 they didn’t and it had the most sway of all the 1/2 tons... The Tundra mirrors were pretty good though 😎

How is that trailer 9k empty?

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Bro I have a car in the trailer, this is like you’re second comment I’ve responded to 😂

@kona6451

Жыл бұрын

he said it at the start. turn your volume up.

Wish I had a dollar for every time I heard "wish you had a longer tongue".

I got one word for ya…….DURAMAX

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

💯

If you make another towing video, you could show us actual total trailer weight. Doing a tow test driving into a headwind with the addition of doing full throttle 0 to 60 tests to average into you total mpgs shouldnt surprise anyone why the mpg is terrible and not a good method to review a vehicle for towing.

Your fanboying a little bit this truck's been compared to all the others up the ike gauntlet on tfl and it didn't rank that great.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Well I didn’t take it up a steep grade but what I felt is what I felt, I’ve towed with a lot of half tons and this truck by far performed the best for stability with wimpy tires

@matthewanderson9912

Жыл бұрын

I’m not trying to advocate for this Tundra and I do like the TFL guys but that Ike test is very specific to their location. Sure it’s a 7% grade and that’s pretty common on both sides of the country, but 11,000’ elevation is not. And also they can greatly vary the end results of the trucks by their driving habits. They have improved but it’s too easy to manipulate the things they are testing for.

@AB-coyote

Жыл бұрын

Was your 0 to 60 part of the final fuel Economy number? Would love for you to get your hands on the oldest truck around. The current Titan and do this same test.

@ridynh7923

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork the Titan xd has damn good stability as well.

toyota needs to fix this truck JB ..does not come close to the big three in all aspects.

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

I agree, for them to go 15 years without a redesign, the truck is not even in the middle of the pack 👍🏾

@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork it's not even advised to buy in 23 by CR😫

@JB_WhoWork

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow I wasn’t aware of that and CR at least when I used to read their reviews loved Toyota!

@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_WhoWork 👍

You were right though…..Toyota is stupid.

I can’t get past how ugly this truck is.

Toyota is good at making a new truck that already looks outdated...garbage!

@Kittycat822

Жыл бұрын

At least it’s stays on the road and not in the shop! I don’t care how it looks…I have had 3 Toyota trucks and wasted money on extended warranties on every one! Never been. stuck on the side of the road! Now…two Fords and a Chevy all at the dealer move than I drove them.

DASH LOOKS SUPER CHEAP NO GOOD NOT BUYING