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  1. Raeburn

    Why do Tacomas get poor gas mileage $

    20 mpg average, 50/50 city / highway. Seen 26 a couple times on flat two lane highway roadtrips doing 50-55. Sent from my BBD100-2 using Tapatalk
  2. Raeburn

    what is your best Towing MPG

    Average between 10-11 mpg (19-24 L/100km) towing 5700lbs boat/trailer. Actually tows it ok.
  3. Raeburn

    Gas mileage

    Just about 20mpg average, city highway mix
  4. Raeburn

    Tacoma Towing Fuel Economy

    That is good mileage! I usually get between 10 and 11 mpg, towing 5700lb boat/trailer. I'm pretty conservative on the highway, usually around 60. ECT on and S4/S5. Truck handles it quite well.
  5. Raeburn

    Tacoma, Ranger, Canyon comparison article

    Just came across this comparison from Driving.ca. It's from May but hadn't seen it before. I like their realistic 'truck' point of view! https://driving.ca/ford/ranger/reviews/comparison/pickup-comparison-2019-ford-ranger-vs-gmc-canyon-vs-toyota-tacoma
  6. Raeburn

    Tire nut key

    Yeah if there's locking lug nut on the wheels, there should be a 'key' for it (if the previous owner left it in the truck for you). Most tire shops have a master key that should work if dont have it.
  7. Raeburn

    Looking for a new Tacoma

    Tow our 5700lbs boat / trailer couple times a year, no problems at all. Had a GMC 1500 Sierra 5.3litre V8 before and the Tacoma tows just as well!
  8. Raeburn

    Trailer hitches

    I use a two inch drop hitch flipped up and the trailer rides pretty level 5700lbs with about 570 lbs tongue weight. Stock truck.
  9. Raeburn

    WeatherTech Tonneau

    +1 on the MX4. Have had mine over a year and very happy with it. Not completely waterproof but water intrusion is pretty minor (especially when used with a oem bed mat)
  10. Raeburn

    VIN Number & Model Year Mystery

    My 2017 was built in late September in Texas and delivered late October. Dealer said it was one of the last '17s they could get, so you could very well have an '18. Do you have the 2018 model features like TSS (lane assist, radar cruise etc.)?
  11. Raeburn

    Realistic Towing expectations

    Yeah I have no problem with the towing ability of the Taco. It won't win any speed races pulling up hill, but I never felt lacking for power either. Use ECT mode and S4 and S5. I have a pretty steep gravel boat launch at the cabin and it pulls the boat up without any tire spin in 4lo, better...
  12. Raeburn

    Realistic Towing expectations

    Tow 5700lbs with my 2017, it's been great!. No worse than my old gmc sierra 1500 5.3 litre. I would have no hesitation towing into the 6,000 lbs range as long as the trailer brakes are in great condition.
  13. Raeburn

    Mpg

    I'm pretty close to the same, 2017 DCSB Offroad. Right around 20 average city /highway. Towed my 5700lbs boat/trailer got 11 mpg avg
  14. Raeburn

    How many steps have you taken today?

    Hey the watch doesn't lie! Kept it on all day, no trips thru the washer!!
  15. Raeburn

    How many steps have you taken today?

    And no gentle cycle
  16. Raeburn

    How many steps have you taken today?

    Haha!! On spin cycle maybe?
  17. Raeburn

    How many steps have you taken today?

    Spent the day at the cabin landscaping and regrading the ground around the place. 6 yards of road mulch and 10 yards of gravel (all shovelled and wheelbarrowled lol) was a pretty active day!! New personal best 53800 steps!! [emoji846]
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    Traded in my 2013 dclb limited for a 2018 dcsb limited

    Welcome fellow shortbed owner! I have no regrets getting a shortbed over long, I've hauled a twelve foot step ladder, 8 ft beams, etc no problem. Just got to tie down diligently lol! Added bonus of the shortbed is manoeuvrability Offroad and parking in the garage with room to spare!! Cheers!
  19. Raeburn

    '17 TRD Sport DCLB Inferno

    I'm at 11,000 kms (6800 miles), October 2017 build also. Double cab shortbox offroad. The gear hunting has pretty much disappeared, still feel some axle wrap and the odd "lunge" . All in all I'd say I love this truck now, I test drove a sport, Offroad, gmc canyon v6, Chevy Colorado diesel...
  20. Raeburn

    Towing

    Towed the boat to the lake, 250km and over a couple small mountain passes. 5700 lbs with surge brakes on all four wheels, the truck did great, better than I expected. Mpg was between 9 and 12. Used ECT with S4 and S5, very comfortable drive.
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