Recent content by Bamaskeet

I had good luck buying a pump used to fill outboard lower units. They are less than $10 at Walmart.

I would find another dealer. There are 3 or 4 small bulbs that light that panel. If you buy the bulbs from Toyota they come with a socket. They are $3-4 ea. you can buy just the bulb from Radio Shack for $1-2. It's a five minute job to replace them. Do a search to find the steps to remove...

It's a five minute job if you get the bulb and socket from Toyota.

Make sure it will go into low range and lock all wheels. The dash lights will stop blinking when it locks in.

I agree with Wild Snapper, your truck will do fine. Make sure you have brakes on the trailer and take your time. I find that if I keep my speed below 65 mph. my fuel mileage is in two digits.

It ain't that hard. I suggest you buy an outboard motor lower unit gearoil pump. It fits in most of the gearoil bottles. You just pump the new gearoil in until it overflows.

I suggest you use OEM pads and brake easy when the brakes are new.

I doubt that a moderate change in the length of your ball mount will effect how the truck tows unless you are towing near the max.

I used a pump that is designed to change outboard lower unit oil. You can buy them a Walmart, Academey etc. They should be less than $10. and screwed right on the gear oil bottle.

I tow a 22' boat in overdrive. I down shift for the hills. I try to stay around 65 mph (2000 rpm). The truck does a great job. Make sure you check your tire pressure (max inflation) and lug nuts on the trailer.

My experience is that RP is full of additives while it's base oil is just ok. It's like buying a mediocre steak and putting a lot of A1 to make it taste good. I would rather have a good steak and less sauce. I suggest you stay with Mobil 1 or Pennsoil synthetic if you want good oil...

I would have stayed with Penzoil or Mobil 1. I'm not a big fan of RP.

Mine gets 16-18 mpg and 20 mpg on a trip. Towing my 22' boat, it gets 12 mpg.

Surge brakes work great, your truck will tow a trailer with no problem, just take it easy and give your self more room to stop.