I am embarrassed to admit that I was delighted with the way my Toyota towed my 8500lb trailer over the weekend into the Texas Hill country. I should have read these posts first so I would realize that it was an allusion that I had virtually no sway, stunning acceleration, quiet driving (mostly at about 2-2500 rpm), much more driving comfort and confidence than my old 1500HD chevy, and 9.5 mpg towing about 65 mph with no difference in feeling of confidence when driving momentarily at 70-75 mph. Now I am afraid to drive the truck, because I was obviously hallucinating and was actually in great danger. Please pass the Risperdol!
Dan
Dan
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It would be interesting to see which truck in that video has the best off road traction where keeping four wheels on the ground is important. People don't always buy a truck to tow with. Off road capabilities are also important.
I think Ford probably chose the speed at which the Toyota appeared to be the worst. At different speeds the Ford and Chevy would likely have behaved in a similar manner.
RV net members could conduct a static test by jacking up one rear wheel until the opposite side tire comes off the ground, and then photograph from behind.
Met a guy Monday who said Toyota is buying his truck and $700. bed cover back. He was pulled off the road by a Louisiana state trooper because his front wheels were bouncing off the road. He contended that it was harmonics set up between the truck and trailer. Toyota sent engineers from California and Texas and said it was not possible because they had spent a BILLION dollars developing the truck. After driving his short bed AND a long bed, both problems developed with them and has now determined that it is a result of harmonics. He loves the truck but can not tow with it. Don't shoot this messenger, I am just repeating information a total stranger and owner volunteered.
Charlie D. wrote: Met a guy Monday who said Toyota is buying his truck and $700. bed cover back. He was pulled off the road by a Louisiana state trooper because his front wheels were bouncing off the road. He contended that it was harmonics set up between the truck and trailer. Toyota sent engineers from California and Texas and said it was not possible because they had spent a BILLION dollars developing the truck. After driving his short bed AND a long bed, both problems developed with them and has now determined that it is a result of harmonics. He loves the truck but can not tow with it. Don't shoot this messenger, I am just repeating information a total stranger and owner volunteered.
Have you been drinking? Seriously. This post makes no sense. How do harmonics cause the front wheels to bounce off the road? Perhaps way too much tongue weight and no WD could do it but use your head. FWIW if this was a full line problem the NHTSA would be involved and there would be a recall. Take your idiotic trolling elsewhere.
Charlie D. wrote: Met a guy Monday who said Toyota is buying his truck and $700. bed cover back. He was pulled off the road by a Louisiana state trooper because his front wheels were bouncing off the road. He contended that it was harmonics set up between the truck and trailer. Toyota sent engineers from California and Texas and said it was not possible because they had spent a BILLION dollars developing the truck. After driving his short bed AND a long bed, both problems developed with them and has now determined that it is a result of harmonics. He loves the truck but can not tow with it. Don't shoot this messenger, I am just repeating information a total stranger and owner volunteered.
Umm.... yeah.......OK..... I have a great idea, make sure and post this over at one of the Toyota forums. I'm sure after you pass their screening process they'll be listening. MMMMM K? Yeah.....
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Charlie D. wrote: Met a guy Monday who said Toyota is buying his truck and $700. bed cover back. He was pulled off the road by a Louisiana state trooper because his front wheels were bouncing off the road. He contended that it was harmonics set up between the truck and trailer. Toyota sent engineers from California and Texas and said it was not possible because they had spent a BILLION dollars developing the truck. After driving his short bed AND a long bed, both problems developed with them and has now determined that it is a result of harmonics. He loves the truck but can not tow with it. Don't shoot this messenger, I am just repeating information a total stranger and owner volunteered.
I should add, I am also in the "development" business with vehicles far more sensitive, expensive and with a much higher regard for safety in which we have NEVER come close to spending a BILLION dollars on.
I should add, I am also in the "development" business with vehicles far more sensitive, expensive and with a much higher regard for safety in which we have NEVER come close to spending a BILLION dollars on.
You're right, they appear to be much more than a BILLION and some have yet to fly.
"Since its inception in 2004, the 787 has had research and development costs ranging from $10-12 billion+ USD."
Charlie D. wrote: Met a guy Monday who said Toyota is buying his truck and $700. bed cover back. He was pulled off the road by a Louisiana state trooper because his front wheels were bouncing off the road. He contended that it was harmonics set up between the truck and trailer. Toyota sent engineers from California and Texas and said it was not possible because they had spent a BILLION dollars developing the truck. After driving his short bed AND a long bed, both problems developed with them and has now determined that it is a result of harmonics. He loves the truck but can not tow with it. Don't shoot this messenger, I am just repeating information a total stranger and owner volunteered.
That's hilarious!
Notice how these tales always start with "...Met a guy..."
Funny, these "guys" can never be found or the stories corroborated.
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