Hi all, Good forum. I'm researching options for a vehicle for my wife and I to travel Baja and other places. I've looked into 4x4 vans and they're perfect for our travel plans but not so versatile for day-to-day life. I'm also very concerned about gas mileage. I was thinking about pop-up campers and the other day I saw a FWC on a toyota tacoma x-tra cab standard (6ft) bed. Looked like it might be a good option so I've been doing some research. I have a couple questions that I hope someone will have some first-hand experience with:
1. Regarding power/weight: How does a 4 cylinder toyota pickup do with an Eagle camper on it? I don't need to pass everyone on the highway but I don't want to have to pull over to let everyone by.
2. Gas mileage: Any idea what the gas mileage would be on the rig described above?
Thanks for any advice!!
Bob
Eagle/Tacoma experiences
Started by
chamster
, Sep 06 2006 03:34 AM
8 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 06 September 2006 - 03:34 AM
#2
Posted 06 September 2006 - 04:27 AM
We recently had a discussion on Tacomas and while I don't think there was a concensus, most thought that a diesel truck would provide better fuel economy and power for transporting a camper. Rumor has it Toyota will have a diesel option in the Tundra in the near future.
#3
Posted 06 September 2006 - 07:00 PM
Thanks DirtyDog. Unfortunately a new truck is out of my league ($$$). I'm looking to spend less than 20k on truck+camper, so I'm thinking used Tacoma for about 11-12k. And I'm thinking popup primarily for the gas mileage advantage.
I too am in Bend, and I've seen a Tacoma with a fwc popup around town so I'm hoping I can run the guy down and get some first hand feedback from him.
Cheers!
I too am in Bend, and I've seen a Tacoma with a fwc popup around town so I'm hoping I can run the guy down and get some first hand feedback from him.
Cheers!
#4
Posted 06 September 2006 - 07:27 PM
I think that guy works at the Rite-Aid on 3rd next to Robberson Ford. I always see his truck parked there. You could probably track him down there.
#5
Posted 07 September 2006 - 02:30 AM
Yep, that's where I've seen it too. I'll give it a shot.
#6
Posted 07 September 2006 - 02:31 AM
Yep, that's where I've seen it too. I'll give it a shot.
I ran into the dude earlier this spring out at Horse Ridge. He's a nice guy, I'm sure he would be willing to answer your questions.
#7
Posted 07 September 2006 - 03:48 AM
Bob;
I can't contribute much to this discussion, as I have no personal experience with the particular truck and camper, but another member has a thread at expedition portal that you may find interesting:
http://expeditionpor...read.php?t=2330
Cheers
Mark
I can't contribute much to this discussion, as I have no personal experience with the particular truck and camper, but another member has a thread at expedition portal that you may find interesting:
http://expeditionpor...read.php?t=2330
Cheers
Mark
#8
Posted 07 September 2006 - 07:02 PM
I just ran into the guy at Bend Fish Co. He's looking to sell his truck and camper.
#9
Posted 18 September 2006 - 06:58 PM
I've got an '04 taco with the V-6 and I get about 16 to 18 mpg with the camper on. Head winds can drop it down to 13-14 depending on how fast you're going (I go 70-75 regularly) I bet you could get decent gas mileage with the 4 banger, but you'll have issues with hills or passes (as I do) but I also have 33's and have not regeared yet, 5.29's in the future will help a lot.
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