What did you do to your Tow Vehicle today?

[2nOZ]

Took it out of the garage, drove a while then filled it up with gas and loaded stuff in it in preparation for our long camping weekend.

[TxLoser]

Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

So far so good! I only tried to burn the house down once! The pool heater caught fire (shooting flames about 6 foot high). Thank goodness for fire extinguishers! I've had to bypass the pool heater (pipe burst internally after the fire I guess) and the only fight is to keep the pool going so it doesn't freeze! I've put a propane tent heater under some blankets and a tarp for the pool equipment and every time the power comes back on I'm outside breaking up the ice in the pool. Last night was a LONG night! If your thinking of getting a pool...DON'T!

The pool equip has been our only casualty. Lost power for 10hrs and since I was out of town just had the wife flip the breaker knowing it would freeze. Lost the VSP pump housing, a few valve housings, and some PVC is cracked. Not bad. At least the house plumbing survived. All repairable, but parts are scarce.

[AKRUEBBE]

Polished my aluminum wheels...........an annual event!

[TCNashville]

Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

Polished my aluminum wheels...........an annual event!

Very nice Al, I can see my reflection!

[Bookemdanno]

Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

Polished my aluminum wheels...........an annual event!

Let me know when you're close by. I'll watch you...I mean help you do mine. Looks really good!

[Bandit12]

Discovered I have an oil leak coming from the front of the engine somewhere. Not sure If its coming from the front crank seal or the timing cover. I'm dropping it off at the shop Wednesday morning on my way into work for them to let it sit in front of one of the bays at idle so they can determine what is actually leaking.

[AKRUEBBE]

Originally Posted by TCNashville

Very nice Al, I can see my reflection!

[AKRUEBBE]

Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

Let me know when you're close by. I'll watch you...I mean help you do mine. Looks really good!

Dan, you just may be in luck............will be in Santo, TX August 18 to 25 at Coffee Creek RV Resort.

[fillwa]

Washed the pollen off it. Will do that again in a day or two.

[norty1]

Changed both fuel filters for the first time. Thanks YouTube!

[Bookemdanno]

Put diesel in both the main & aux tanks. Put air in all tires to specs. Lubbed up the 5th wheel hitch. All set to leave this coming Saturday for San Antonio.

[inspectagadget]

Originally Posted by Crabman

What did you do to your tow vehicle today? From changing the oil to changing the engine to installing a new mod, we want to know what you did to your tow vehicle TODAY!

Here's a list of mods I've done to my 2016 Toyota Tundra Liited 5.7 V8
King 2.5 w/ Resi’s on all 4| Zone UCA's| Coachbuilder 1” Shims| Coachbuilder +3 Shackles| BAMuffler 6”| K&N CAI| BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover| 38 Gallon Tank| WeatherTech Digital Fit Mats Font & Rear| TRD Shift Knob| Stubby Antenna| TUNDRA Radio Inserts| Lock Box in Console| Tinted 5 Windows & Sunroof Limo| VSC Window Low Profile Vent Shades| TRD Pro Grille w/ Color Matched Hood Bulge| Herculiner| Rough Country Bed Matt| McGard Tailgate Lock| Deck Rail Kit w/ 6 Cleats on Custom Brackets| Blacked Out Tail Lights| Blacked Out Third Brake Light| 50" Curved Roof Mounted Light Bar| 50” Light Bar Cover| Rago Fabrication Ditch Light Brackets | BD XL Amber Sport Ditch lights| 22” Amber bumper light bar | Cali Raised Dual Light Bar behind the grille brackets| 42” behind the grille dual row Amber light bar| X-Prite 41” behind the grille Amber single row light bar| BD Squadron Sport Amber chase lights w/ X-prite white side lights| KC Hilites LED Fogs| Black Badges & Door Handles| Rear Differential Breather Mod|“TUNDRA” Door Sill Protectors|3D "TUNDRA" Tailgate Inserts|SDHQ ABS Sensor Rock Guards| SDHQ Battery Terminal Kit| Demello Offroad Rock Crusher Sliders| LED Headlights | LED DRL’s, Brake, Cargo, Reverse, Turn Signals & Interior| Viper Alarm w/ SmartStart Remote Start | VLEDs Footwell Lighting Front & Rear| TRD Center Console Badge | 5/8” Bolt Lock for Toyota Keys| ESP Under-seat storage| Matt Gecko Bed Light Kit| 35x12.5 R17 Yokohama Geolandar G003 MT’s| Pioneer AVIC7100NEX HU| 2 ea Kicker 12” CWRT’s|1k Watt HiFonics Brutus Amp| JL Audio 250 4-channel Amp|Diamond Audio Components| Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners| Icon Alloy Compression Bronze Wheels 17” | Drivers Side Grab Handle| ICI Magnum Winch Bumper| Switch Pros 9100| Dap-tuned| Pedal Commander| Truck console vault| 12k lb Winch| ICI Skid Plate| BMC| 3-Ton Pro Eagle Jack| Rock Lights| Factor 55 Ultra-hook| Factory 55 Hitch Link w/ blue accent shackle| Demon Hooks with blue accent shackles | Recovery Equipment| 1,200# WDH

[DocBrown]

I put nerf bars on this past Saturday. I've had these for a month and the weather finally cooperated. Now my wife can climb in easy!

[Happy wife / happy life]

Originally Posted by inspectagadget

Here's a list of mods I've done to my 2016 Toyota Tundra Liited 5.7 V8
King 2.5 w/ Resi’s on all 4| Zone UCA's| Coachbuilder 1” Shims| Coachbuilder +3 Shackles| BAMuffler 6”| K&N CAI| BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover| 38 Gallon Tank| WeatherTech Digital Fit Mats Font & Rear| TRD Shift Knob| Stubby Antenna| TUNDRA Radio Inserts| Lock Box in Console| Tinted 5 Windows & Sunroof Limo| VSC Window Low Profile Vent Shades| TRD Pro Grille w/ Color Matched Hood Bulge| Herculiner| Rough Country Bed Matt| McGard Tailgate Lock| Deck Rail Kit w/ 6 Cleats on Custom Brackets| Blacked Out Tail Lights| Blacked Out Third Brake Light| 50" Curved Roof Mounted Light Bar| 50” Light Bar Cover| Rago Fabrication Ditch Light Brackets | BD XL Amber Sport Ditch lights| 22” Amber bumper light bar | Cali Raised Dual Light Bar behind the grille brackets| 42” behind the grille dual row Amber light ar| X-Prite 41” behind the grille Amber single row light bar| BD Squadron Sport Amber chase lights w/ X-prite white side lights| KC Hilites LED Fogs| Black Badges & Door Handles| Rear Differential Breather Mod|“TUNDRA” Door Sill Protectors|3D "TUNDRA" Tailgate Inserts|SDHQ ABS Sensor Rock Guards| SDHQ Battery Terminal Kit| Demello Offroad Rock Crusher Sliders| LED Headlights | LED DRL’s, Brake, Cargo, Reverse, Turn Signals & Interior| Viper Alarm w/ SmartStart Remote Start | VLEDs Footwell Lighting Front & Rear| TRD Center Console Badge | 5/8” Bolt Lock for Toyota Keys| ESP Under-seat storage| Matt Gecko Bed Light Kit| 35x12.5 R17 Yokohama Geolandar G003 MT’s| Pioneer AVIC7100NEX HU| 2 ea Kicker 12” CWRT’s|1k Watt HiFonics Brutus Amp| JL Audio 250 4-channel Amp|Diamond Audio Components| Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners| Icon Alloy Compression Bronze Wheels 17” | Drivers Side Grab Handle| ICI Magnum Winch Bumper| Switch Pros 9100| Dap-tuned| Pedal Commander| Truck console vault| 12k lb Winch| ICI Skid Plate| BMC| 3-Ton Pro Eagle Jack| Rock Lights| Factor 55 Ultra-hook| Factory 55 Hitch Link w/ blue accent shackle| Demon Hooks with blue accent shackles | Recovery Equipment| 1,200# WDH

Inspectagadget, You have taken " list of mods " to a whole new level !!!!

[Jagiven]

I took it out of the garage and drove it! I don't think I have moved it in almost 2 months.

[Bandit12]

Originally Posted by Bandit12

Discovered I have an oil leak coming from the front of the engine somewhere. Not sure If its coming from the front crank seal or the timing cover. I'm dropping it off at the shop Wednesday morning on my way into work for them to let it sit in front of one of the bays at idle so they can determine what is actually leaking.

OH MY ACHING WALLET! The shop called me with the bad news. The oil leak is coming from the timing plate to engine block gasket. From what I understand, the repair takes at least 6 hours, involves raising the cab and front clip off the frame, and removing the camshaft. The gasket is under $20. Labor is gonna be the killer. I DID purchase an extended warranty when I bought the truck, I just need to research if I can have it repaired at a local shop or do I need to take it to an authorized dealer for repair. If the former, I may have to pay upfront to have the repairs completed then fight with the warranty company to get reimbursed.

[Midnightmoon]

Originally Posted by Bandit12

OH MY ACHING WALLET! The shop called me with the bad news. The oil leak is coming from the timing plate to engine block gasket. From what I understand, the repair takes at least 6 hours, involves raising the cab and front clip off the frame, and removing the camshaft. The gasket is under $20. Labor is gonna be the killer. I DID purchase an extended warranty when I bought the truck, I just need to research if I can have it repaired at a local shop or do I need to take it to an authorized dealer for repair. If the former, I may have to pay upfront to have the repairs completed then fight with the warranty company to get reimbursed.

Is this on a Cummins or the 6.4L V8? If it is on a Cummins, that 6 hours is a very conservative estimate. I've done a half dozen or more timing cover replacements on various years (mostly the older 12-valves due to the dowel pin issue) and it is usually about 1 to 1 1/2 days of solid work to get everything back together. The worst parts of it are removing the core support and dealing with the lifters during the cam R&R.

[Bandit12]

Originally Posted by Midnightmoon

Is this on a Cummins or the 6.4L V8? If it is on a Cummins, that 6 hours is a very conservative estimate. I've done a half dozen or more timing cover replacements on various years (mostly the older 12-valves due to the dowel pin issue) and it is usually about 1 to 1 1/2 days of solid work to get everything back together. The worst parts of it are removing the core support and dealing with the lifters during the cam R&R.

Its the Cummins.

[2nOZ]

Drove it on a 1740 mile round trip (without the FW). Now I have to wash all the road salt off I picked up in MO.

[Scott]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

I took it out of the garage and drove it! I don't think I have moved it in almost 2 months.

Ditto! I last used the truck to bring the TT home from the dealer in early January after some service work was done. Got the TT home just before the snow really started in earnest. We got 40" of snow since then and it just started to melt last week. Had to put air in the tires first. The tires closest to the garage door were LOW!