New Member From Montana

WildwoodTaco · Nov 22, 2018

Hello from Montana...
I’ve been exploring this site for a year, and a first time Tacoma owner for 2 months. I was a passenger in a Tacoma one too many times, and last weekend I chuckled when I heard my passenger say “man, I need to get one of these”.
This site has provided me tons of insight already and I hope to return the favor some day, though I’m still learning lots.
Changes I’ve made include:
Topper
Sliding shelf system in bed
10 ply tires (no lift, pros didn’t out weigh cons)
Clazzio seat covers (Thanks TacoWorld)
Rear Firestone air bags
Broken taillight (in the first month )
Things I’ve learned:
Tacoma’s are not made for towing.
Fuel mileage was a shocker (ended up getting a small daily commuter).
Probably should have done the long bed vs the short bed (that hurts).
All the beeping sounds drive me crazy.
But... as soon as I turn off the pavement... ahhh, this is why I own a Tacoma.
Happy Turkey Day.
Day 1 ownership cheesy picture.

Sushisamurai · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome! Happy Thanksgiving! Love the Super White.

cpm1828 · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to TW. Happy Thanksgiving

Wsteven · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to TW real nice looking Rig there, it seems like fuel mileage for some are not as good as others I been hoping to understand why that is (outside of the trucks with 600 plus pounds of added armor) I get anywhere from a low of 14.8 when towing my boat and have gone as high as 25.4 with overall average of 19.5 Mpg.

The truck does Tow my trailer and Boat well I guess we lucked out that they are in the right weight range.

hyper15125 · Nov 22, 2018

irayfz6 · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome!

WildwoodTaco · Nov 22, 2018

Wsteven said: ↑

Welcome to TW real nice looking Rig there, it seems like fuel mileage for some are not as good as others I been hoping to understand why that is (outside of the trucks with 600 plus pounds of added armor) I get anywhere from a low of 14.8 when towing my boat and have gone as high as 25.4 with overall average of 19.5 Mpg.

The truck does Tow my trailer and Boat well I guess we lucked out that they are in the right weight range.

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Thanks. Happy to aboard TW.
Man.. that is incredible. I cannot break 20 mpg, plain and simple. I’m sure it’s because of the topper and what I have in the back (hi lift, 2 sets of chains, shovels, etc.)
I have a little 6x12 cargo trailer that I converted to a toy hauler (nothing fancy) but when I have my 4 wheeler in there I top out at 12 mpg. And got as bad as 10 mpg. It’s all good though, once I got to hunting camp, I never even used the 4 wheeler, ha. Just learning all of it.

Tacorific · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to the chaos! Happy Thanksgiving!

Bigdaddy4760 · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to TW!!

ODNAREM · Nov 22, 2018

18BlackTRD · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome!

jwctaco · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to the TW, congrats on the new truck. Happy Thanksgiving

buckhuntin-tacoma · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to TW!!

El Canoero · Nov 22, 2018

After 15k miles, I feel lucky if my 2018 TRD off-road does better than 18 mpg. I put a snug-top on mine. It ain't that heavy, or at least I did not think it would have such a negative impact. My 1999 taco had the same topper and got 21 mpg when new. When I sold it at 298k mpg, I was getting 18. I am pretty disappointed. I live in rural west Texas at 4500 feet, and most of my driving is highway.

El Canoero · Nov 22, 2018

Thanks for the tip on the seat covers.

boogie3478 · Nov 22, 2018

WildwoodTaco[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello from Montana...
I’ve been exploring this site for a year, and a first time Tacoma owner for 2 months. I was a passenger in a Tacoma one too many times, and last weekend I chuckled when I heard my passenger say “man, I need to get one of these”.
This site has provided me tons of insight already and I hope to return the favor some day, though I’m still learning lots.
Changes I’ve made include:
Topper
Sliding shelf system in bed
10 ply tires (no lift, pros didn’t out weigh cons)
Clazzio seat covers (Thanks TacoWorld)
Rear Firestone air bags
Broken taillight (in the first month )
Things I’ve learned:
Tacoma’s are not made for towing.
Fuel mileage was a shocker (ended up getting a small daily commuter).
Probably should have done the long bed vs the short bed (that hurts).
All the beeping sounds drive me crazy.
But... as soon as I turn off the pavement... ahhh, this is why I own a Tacoma.
Happy Turkey Day.
Day 1 ownership cheesy picture.
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Welcome to TW and congrats on your purchase!

trtingle · Nov 22, 2018

Welcome to TW

WildwoodTaco · Nov 22, 2018

El Canoero said: ↑

After 15k miles, I feel lucky if my 2018 TRD off-road does better than 18 mpg. I put a snug-top on mine. It ain't that heavy, or at least I did not think it would have such a negative impact. My 1999 taco had the same topper and got 21 mpg when new. When I sold it at 298k mpg, I was getting 18. I am pretty disappointed. I live in rural west Texas at 4500 feet, and most of my driving is highway.
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Yep... same boat. The added bonus was the sag in the back from the topper. I guess nothing money can’t fix thus the rear air bags.

WildwoodTaco · Nov 22, 2018

El Canoero said: ↑

Thanks for the tip on the seat covers.
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Just like all the reviews... very happy with mine.

StayinStock · Nov 22, 2018

WildwoodTaco[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello from Montana...
I’ve been exploring this site for a year, and a first time Tacoma owner for 2 months. I was a passenger in a Tacoma one too many times, and last weekend I chuckled when I heard my passenger say “man, I need to get one of these”.
This site has provided me tons of insight already and I hope to return the favor some day, though I’m still learning lots.
Changes I’ve made include:
Topper
Sliding shelf system in bed
10 ply tires (no lift, pros didn’t out weigh cons)
Clazzio seat covers (Thanks TacoWorld)
Rear Firestone air bags
Broken taillight (in the first month )
Things I’ve learned:
Tacoma’s are not made for towing.
Fuel mileage was a shocker (ended up getting a small daily commuter).
Probably should have done the long bed vs the short bed (that hurts).
All the beeping sounds drive me crazy.
But... as soon as I turn off the pavement... ahhh, this is why I own a Tacoma.
Happy Turkey Day.
Day 1 ownership cheesy picture.
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Welcome! Got a buddy up there somewhere. East Glacier, I think.

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