Eagle on First Generation Tundra

RC Pilot Jim

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Does anyone have a photo of the above looking at the rear of truck? I know there is no side overhang and wonder if there is a large gap in the back.
Thanks.
 
Take a look at this. I know it is a Bobcat, but they are similar in size to the Eagle.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/gallery/image/9708-tundrabobcat-at-bixby-creek-bridge/

You might also PM Casa Escarlata Robles as this is his truck in the picture.
 
Jim - sounds like you are considering this combination? I have a 2006 Tundra and just went with the Fleet. See my new thread "Thoughts after using my 2012 Fleet for 3 months" above about my experiences. I went with the Fleet for my Tundra rather than Kestral or Hawk because if anything happens to my Tundra I would get a Tacoma, not a bigger truck. Tom at FWC says the Tacoma/Fleet is their most popular combination and is what Tom drives. He previously had his Fleet on a Tundra.

I'd be happy to take a picture of the back of my Tundra/Fleet if that would help. You could visually subtract a few inches for the Eagle.
 
Thanks Argonaut20 and DonC for your input.

I checked out the Bobcat pic. Looks to be ok. However I can't quite tell.

Don, If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you send me a picure of your Tundra rear? jmassopust@sbcglobal.net.

I will check out your thread. The '06 Tundra and new second Gen Tacoma's have just about the same specs - Tundra- half inch wider and 1 foot longer (75.2" vs. 74.6"). The primary differnce is the bed- Tundra steel, Tacoma composite.

I have been thinking about upgrading to the 2006 Tundra instead of a new Tacoma because I will have to use turnbuckles. Since I carry the Eagle full time on my Gen one Tacoma it is bolted down and I can't bolt to the '05 and newer Tacoma. Means more checking for looseness and I hsve a weak back so don't like crawling around constantly ckecking for tightness.

I have a neighbor with an '05 Tundra. His tailgate measures 61.25" wide which is wider then the opening, however I don't know by how much. My Eagle is 51.25" wide at the portion that slides into the bed. Tailgate opening is 53.25". About a 7 " difference (3.5" per side)

Getting used to the additional weight of the Eagle shell (850 npounds dry) vs. my old Flip Pac (425 pounds dry) has been a process. I'm spending more time in 4th and more time at 65 mph,and have to drive hyper defensively because I don't have enough torque to power out of danger.

I just returned from a 4 day trip in the Santa Barbara mountains. My 4cyl Tacoma did very good on the flat and climbed Hwy 154 - summiting in 4th gear. Milege for the 450 mile trip averaged 18.4 mpg. I figure my camping weight with two passengers was close to 5100 pounds wet.
 

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