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[jcfly]

Just starting to look at a replacement truck, and kinda like the look of the Tundra. I'm thinking a 2008 or so, and I'm wondering if their 4.7L engine has enough power with an FWC Hawk on it.

Anyone care to offer their opinion on this?

[brett13]

Just starting to look at a replacement truck, and kinda like the look of the Tundra. I'm thinking a 2008 or so, and I'm wondering if their 4.7L engine has enough power with an FWC Hawk on it.

Anyone care to offer their opinion on this?

The 4.7 is a great engine, having been around in Landcruisers and older Tundra for a while. I think it has enough power to do the job, but it will struggle a little. The new gen Tundra's get the same mileage with the 5.7 engine, so why give up the power?

[SunMan]

Concur with Brett. The 4.7 in my 06 handles it just fine but why not go with the 5.7 with no effect on milage. More is better right?

[generubin]

Or, while you are changing trucks, you might consider a 3/4 ton from Dodge, Chevy or Ford. The mileage will be about the same as the Toyot, even better with diesel, and you won't have to do any suspension mods which can be costly and sometimes problematic.

[BSS]

What Gene said.

I have an access cab 4.7l Tundra in addition to my Tacoma. While the temptation exists to buy a used hawk to put on it and gain a lot more room and comfort, the reality is I'm very skeptical that the motor and transmission would hold up over the long term. I think it's asking a bit much of that particular powertrain. In addition, I'd have to do a bunch of suspension upgrades (as with any half-ton truck and FWC,) and I'm not so sure I want to do all of that again.

And as you can see this comes from a long-time Toyota fan.

[Lighthawk]

Like Suni I've got 06 Tundra 4.7 with Hawk. Power seems ine but I did airbags/swaybar mods. As my daily ride w/o FWC I appreciate the reasonable size of the Toy for parking etc

[leadsled9]

Or, while you are changing trucks, you might consider a 3/4 ton from Dodge, Chevy or Ford.

I found the 4.7 left a lot to be desired once the camper was on the back.

X2 with the recommendation on going with a 3/4 ton of your favorite flavor. You and the camper will be MUCH happier.

If someone already has a 1/2 ton truck and wanted to put a camper on it....that set up would be ok.

Since you are are starting from scratch looking for a truck to put a camper on you might as well get one that can handle the load AND stop as well. Half ton brakes will be lacking with the additional weight of the camper. A 3/4 ton or even a 1 ton will be a much better choice.

Just my 2 cents worth from someone who's been there.....

[Barko1]

I found the 4.7 left a lot to be desired once the camper was on the back.

X2 with the recommendation on going with a 3/4 ton of your favorite flavor. You and the camper will be MUCH happier.

If someone already has a 1/2 ton truck and wanted to put a camper on it....that set up would be ok.

Since you are are starting from scratch looking for a truck to put a camper on you might as well get one that can handle the load AND stop as well. Half ton brakes will be lacking with the additional weight of the camper. A 3/4 ton or even a 1 ton will be a much better choice.

Just my 2 cents worth from someone who's been there.....

X2, I had my grandby on a 4.6 F150, just adequate. Put it on a 7.3 F250, better in all ways,just so much heftier, never a strain whereas I felt the F150 was always being worked and not just the motor but chsasis.

[jcfly]

OK, I'm convinced even though it's a bit tough finding an F250 at a reasonable price. The new ones are out of range altogether.

Thank you all for your replies!

[generubin]

Great choice on going full sized. Just be sure to do your research if you are choosing diesel. The Ford 6.0 was very problematic. If you are going diesel, you'll likely be happiest long term with a Dodge Cummins with a manual trans. It'll take you 300,000 miles+.