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[piques46]

Thanks for the welcome! I still have my 1gen 2000 Tundra (4wd, access cab) and am looking for help because we want to put a slide-in camper on, mostly for weekend use, no serious off-roading. i've been reading all about payload capacities and gross vehicle weight and access limits, so we're looking at relatively light-weight pop-up campers (around 1000 lbs. dry).

Two or three questions come to mind: Why is the prevailing advice to have tie-downs installed instead of using the tie-downs in the pickup bed? We're looking at a small Palomino B600 that was on a Tundra, and the owners say they used the built-in tie-downs with no problem.

Also, we have the TRD suspension and are wondering if we will need airbags and what a set of those (Firestone?) might cost installed.

Final dumb question: Since this camper is small enough to fit easily between the wheel wells, can we leave our bed liner in and put it on top of that, or add a truck mat?

We love the Tundra for its versatility/reliability and a great ride but wonder if the camper will be a bad idea. Don't really plan to sell the truck (very low mileage, good condition) but maybe a pop-up tent camper would be a better alternative.

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.

Piques46
Las Cruces, NM

[tim2004dc]

Well hello all. I found this site recenly and have been lurking in the weeds. I also just purchased my third Tundra, a 2004 double cab. I have had a 2002 and a 2006 which I leased. I bought this one. It has 95,000 miles but is beautiful. Less rust than the 06 I just turned back in. Anyway I wanted to introduce myself and will post a question or two about my newest truck. I have a few pics of it in my profile btw.
Tim

[Muskwa]

Hi Dean,

What is the make/model of your running boards. We have the same truck and I am thinking about relacing the tube bars with boards.

Thanks.

[killerkevdog]

Im new here and just wanted to say whattup. I have used this site for great info and wanted to say thanx. Now im a member i will be happy to write info of my upgrades as i progress. And you know i will be seeking advice

[Wreckonized]

welcome to this great forum!

[07Tundra4.7]

Greetings from So Fla!

[the_greenhorn]

Originally Posted by killerkevdog

Im new here and just wanted to say whattup. I have used this site for great info and wanted to say thanx. Now im a member i will be happy to write info of my upgrades as i progress. And you know i will be seeking advice

welcome aboard and congratulations!

[WhiteThunder]

Welcome aboard!

[TundraBay]

Originally Posted by killerkevdog

Im new here and just wanted to say whattup. I have used this site for great info and wanted to say thanx. Now im a member i will be happy to write info of my upgrades as i progress. And you know i will be seeking advice

Looking forward to your contributions.

Also: check out the "off topic" section, for sh!ts & giggles.

Finally, there is a 1st. Gen Tundra Forum, where any Tundra built before 2007 information is posted. Unless you've updated your truck there will likely be more relevant info there.

[hedensk7]

I'm too proud to be here

[apurazzo]

welcome to the club

[ktaulbee]

Welcome. You will continue to find a lot of great info here. Are you in Cali or NY?

[Tundradrenalin]

Welcome to the forum.

[ROKTOY829]

New member here checking in and saying hi. I own a 05 tundra double cab with a 2.5 " lift and 285/75r16 nitto terra grabblers. Been working on and destorying toyotas for 12 years now.

[AuburnU]

I have an 02' SR5 Tundra 4wd. The only mods I have made is a 2.5" fabtech lift with coil spacers in front and blocks in back. I have 305.70.16 BFG Mud Terrain. I have had this truck since 06' but am just now where I can do things to it. Pictures to come soon.