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Raptors will get you there quick but with a soft sprung suspension geared towards desert racing, it lacks payload. No way I’d put a camper back there. Maybe a lightweight GFC. But that’s tight for a family.

@jaywo I’d set your alert to nationwide. Not a big deal to fly somewhere to pick up a new truck. Road trip in your new rig is fun! Also consider getting something like a Lariat for a heavy discount, then getting some nice suspension (Icon, King) which will ride 500% better than stock Tremor...

I’d add a 2nd gen Sequoia to the mix. AWD/4WD, nice engine, decent room inside. And the cool roll down rear hatch window. I see 08-12 models going for around your price range with low-ish miles.

My kids would be jealous of your kids 😆 All they get is an REI tent with a partially busted zipper.

I’ve run 235/85/16’s in LR E (on a 2001 Tacoma). Just lower the pressure a bit. No big deal.

I’ve tested several rims from Tacoma’s and 4Runners from that era and they’ve all got the same backspacing/offset. I’d just get whatever is cheaper and in best condition. Or just get some Pro Comp steel rims for cheap.

Sounds like it. With 5-gallons left, probably 2-3 gallons to get you where you need with the rest of that gas keeping the fuel pump cool.

We had a 2013 OB that we loved. It took us on a lot of adventures from Utah to Mexico and all in between. It was very roomy for our family of 4 and fit a ton of cargo inside. I would have kept it to mod, but the only thing I wish it had was low range. Some of of the places I love to go, 4lo is...

Are you sure about the payload number? Brochure number is usually way different than actual. Look in your drivers door jamb. There should be a sticker with the payload number.

Yes, Ecoboost is a towing champ. Especially at elevation. Both my 2.7 and now 3.5 towed/tows great. Much much better than a friend’s ecodiesel Ram.

I’m not being facetious but given the criteria: - Not rock crawling but “reasonable” 4wd trails - Pulling a 2k lb trailer - Decent MPG (>14mpg) highway I’m trying to think of a vehicle that will NOT work. Anything from a Subaru Forester to Honda Passport to a Bronco to a 4Runner. Or any of the...

Bro, kids in car seats? Towing 5500lbs? Skip the midsize and get the HD. Guaranteed you’ll regret it on your first trip out with the Gladiator.

I’ve never run 40’s. But I’d certainly give heed to this guy who’s run them on more trucks than a Tirerack test driver

You must be new here. Overloading Builds are aplenty here.

Sounds like that would work. But man, for a first full-size truck, and camper, seems like a ton of money and time. Personally, I’d get the truck, get a (used?) FWC slide-in and try that out for a year. Then get a custom at that point, if that’s even what you want at that point.