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    2021 NüCamp Tab 320S Boondock

    2021 Tab 320S Boondock. Solar panel, Nautilus, AC, TV and stereo, Thetford cassette toilet (shower never used), outside shower, Alde system just had a glycol flush and change last Monday at NüCamp’s service center. Comes with a set of leveling pads, extension for the 30 amp cord, Power watchdog...
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    4 cyl. Tacos?

    I have 100,231 miles on my 2015 5speed right now. About 2/3 of those miles have been interstate travel all over the eastern US and Canada. Never once have I had a problem keeping up with traffic. I have often found myself having to slow down.
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    4 cyl. Tacos?

    I own a 2015 2.7 5sp. I tow this trailer over to the highest point in WV on a regular basis from central Virginia. If you know Routes 33 or 250 those are the roads I drive. This truck (and my previous 98 regular cab) has no problem towing it (approx. 2500 pounds loaded). I may not charge up the...
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    Suzuki Jimny

    I would buy the new one in a minute. At 65 and many 4WDs later I will have to say I never had more fun than I did in the 84 SJ410 I owned for 11 years.
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    How good are Subarus?

    Regcabguy, I am 6'1", but am long "torsoed" and short legs. I am 63 and like my comforts. My elderly parents have a 2014 Forester and I am in complete agreement about the seats. I believe they made them for children, certainly not adults. Those seat bottoms have no depth at all. I hate driving...
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    Tacoma 4cyl vs 6 cyl

    I suppose at close to 62 I find that the ability to cruise along at 80 on an interstate is enough. The 2.7L 5 speed is quick enough for me. Pulls my 6x10 cargo trailer into the mountains of West Virginia well enough too. The fact I had my 98 2.7 ,until I bought my 2015, without a single engine...
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    Tacoma 4cyl vs 6 cyl

    If your towing needs are around 2500 pounds or less, the 4 cylinder is still a good choice.
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    Those are the numbers for the old 3RZ. Here is info on that and the 2TR. The 2TR is a wee bit better on both numbers. The 3RZ-FE is a 2.7 L (2,693 cc) version. Bore is 95 mm and stroke is 95 mm. Compression ratio is 9.5 to 1. Output is 150 hp (112 kW) at 4800 RPM with 177 lb·ft (240 N·m) of...
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    I believe you. Around here, VA and WV, 5,000 ft. Is maximum altitude. Half of what you are dealing with.
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    It has been 40+ years since I have been out west. I am certain that road conditions are different than the Appalachians. I tow my trailer rgularly over Rt 33 from Virginia into WV. The road is steep and full of switchbacks. I generally go up the mountain as quickly pulling the trailer as...
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    I must have gotten two Tacomas with the magic 2.7s! I know that I only live in central VA, but I have driven both of my Tacomas all over West Virginia and Pennsylvania regularly. Never have I had an issue keeping up with traffic on the interstates. My god, I even manage to pull a 6x10 cargo...
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    Did the dealership tell you 30K plug change for the 2.7? I just looked at the maintenance schedule in the toyota owner app and it says 30K for the 4.0, but 120K for the 2.7. That seems a bit excessive to me, but that is what their schedule says. Of course I suppose it could be wrong :eek:
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    As far as I know the 3RZ is now the 2RT-FE. The new 2.7 has Variable Valve timing and a wee bit more HP and torque. My 98 3RZ was a solid engine. I had 190K when I traded up and it didn't use a drop of oil. I was still running the original clutch. I have never heard that the 2.7 wasn't as...
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    Buying a new Tacoma Access Cab - 2.7 or 4.0? Auto or Manual?

    I traded in my 98 2.7 4x4 5sp regular cab on a 2015 AC with the 2.7 and 5sp. Now I am 61 and likely a bit older than many forum members and don't race places. I have never felt like I was lacking with the 2.7L. In fact with the 4.10 gears in the new truck I feel like it is more responsive than...
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