Edited by Montana John, 02 September 2020 - 04:39 AM.
#1
Posted 02 September 2020 - 04:38 AM
#2
Posted 02 September 2020 - 10:55 AM
Many people either add or upgrade their rear sway bar to a Hellwig Bigwig sway bar to help with the leaning...
Eddie
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#3
Posted 02 September 2020 - 12:17 PM
Yep, sway bar. buy the speaker crank, remove the legs. I added another piece of plywood under the pieces in our Ocelot to provide more support for the speaker stand pole.
2005 Tundra 2013 Ocelot "Ridiculously comfortable"
2021 Tundra 2022 Cougar Shell Built Out "Even more ridiculously comfortable"
#4
Posted 02 September 2020 - 01:51 PM
Glad you enjoyed your Grandby and time in Idaho. Thing about the Tundra is a small gas tank, and many of my trips were based on proximity to gas. Fuel capacity is partly the reason I went with a bigger truck...36.5 gal gas tank!
For lifting the roof...
The roof has a 130w solar panel, and the wife can't lift either end to pop the top. I know the roof pistons don't last forever, but how can I tell if/when they need to be replaced? Her birthday is coming up — might get her one of the hand cranks like this one: https://www.amazon.c...5d-b31d6b1bfbee
That speaker stand is a great solution. My wife has an old shoulder injury that prevents her from lifting the roof. I removed the legs on the stand because they aren't needed for raising the roof on my Hawk. But I use a piece of rubber mat square on the board on the ceiling to prevent damage. The speaker stand makes raising and lowering the roof an easy process.
2019 Silverado 2500HD, 2017 Hawk
#5
Posted 02 September 2020 - 02:18 PM
Congratulations on your new to you camper.
Turnbuckles - yes, the front turnbuckles I have needed D ring extenders. Worked fine. I also put nylock nuts on the turnbuckle threads and tightened them down when the turnbuckles were snug. Keeps the turnbuckle from loosening.
I have the 38 gallon capacity fuel tank on our Tundra. Helps with range.
I don't have sway issues. Do have firestone airbags and E rated tires. Works very well.
And it is your camper -- you can cover up all the logos with anything you want.
Happy camping!
Tony
lived for several years each in Montana, Utah, Idaho, Texas, Washington, Oregon.
2019 Tundra, Hawk.
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#6
Posted 02 September 2020 - 03:33 PM
For lifiting the roof I use a ratcheting cargo bar:
https://www.homedepo...47059/207097432
Compared to the speaker stand, it is not only a lot less expensive, but smaller, lighter, has padded feet both ends, no assembly. It can also be used to secure gear, which is its designed purpose. I use it to keep gear boxes from falling off the bench in the camper. I just grab it, stick it under the push panel and crank.
#7
Posted 02 September 2020 - 04:37 PM
Be aware that the cargo bar has a 50 lb. weight limit and the speaker stand has an 80 lb. load limit.
#8
Posted 13 September 2020 - 05:44 PM
Glad to see you bought 10 ply tires. Biggest concern with Grandby on the Tundra is the overhang on rear which shifts weight backwards, not good!
We considered buying a new FWC but my wife could not lift it either. So went to a Hallmark Milner which she can either hand crank or lift with rechargeable drill.
Bill
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Posted 24 September 2020 - 01:55 AM
What's the rule of thumb as to how far over the GVWR you can go on a Tundra? In opinion of course!
I have a buddy that is solving into it right now with his new Crew Max 5'5" bed and has determined ~1200lbs of camper should be safe. But really curious as to how much weight can ya go over GVWR before having an axel issue?
Edited by HughDog, 24 September 2020 - 01:56 AM.
2014 Ram 3500 MegaCab, 1983 FWC Fleet
#10
Posted 24 September 2020 - 02:36 AM
Tundra's have alot of power, they will pass everything but a gas station. The concern you should have is stopping.
your truck with the camper while driving in the mountains. In all my years working in a Toyota Dealership service department, I saw alot of overheated rotors from over loaded Tundras. Both the engines and transmissions are solid. But it's still a 1/2 ton truck, with 1/2 ton brakes. The quick links work well to extend the tie downs, I agree you should use lock nuts on your turn buckles, or throw them away and get some Torklift Fast Guns.
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