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Thanks Graeme, The ATM for this van is 3,500 kg

My knees are a long way from the dash! and I am 6'7"! A little more reading on how airbags are activated might be worthwhile too :)

I don't believe that any of the half ton pickups offer fifth wheel prep from the factory. It is possible to add an aftermarket fifth wheel hitch to a half ton, but the half ton segment (class 2A) is not big enough to make it worth while. Fifth wheel hitches weigh between 150 and 250 lbs (gooseneck conversions - ie goosebox - save this much payload) and carry a higher percentage of the trailer weigh (15 to 30%) on the tow vehicle. This quickly uses up all of the available payload of a half ton. Depending on the size of your trailer, a 3/4 ton, 1 ton SRW, 1 ton DRW or higher would be a better choice.

Ball height is going to depend on the drop or rise of the hitch that you put in the receiver. Even with a 7" lift and 37" tires on my Ram 2500, the ball (conventional hitch) was no higher than it is on a stock F150. Lift will affect height for fifth wheel and goosenecks.

Hi there, Thanks for the note! We did some research and came up with the below: The visibility of cars, regardless of their colour, can depend on various factors, including lighting conditions, weather, and the observer's visual acuity. However, it's generally accepted that lighter-coloured cars, such as white or silver, tend to be more visible in low-light conditions and may stand out more against certain backgrounds compared to darker-coloured cars. For older people, factors such as reduced contrast sensitivity and visual acuity could potentially make it more challenging to see darker-coloured cars, particularly in low-light situations. Lighter-coloured cars may offer better visibility due to their higher contrast against the surrounding environment. That said, it's essential to note that visibility depends on multiple factors, including the specific shade of colour, the presence of reflective materials or markings on the car, and individual differences in vision. While lighter colours may generally offer better visibility, it's not a strict rule, and other factors also play a significant role. Additionally, proper lighting, reflective materials, and other safety features on vehicles can greatly enhance their visibility regardless of their colour. With regard to heat and colour, while I can't conduct physical experiments (we’ve only got the one Tundra!), I can provide insights based on scientific principles. The idea that darker colors absorb more heat than lighter colors is generally accurate due to the concept of albedo, which refers to the reflectivity of a surface. Lighter colors, such as white, have higher albedo and reflect more sunlight, while darker colors, like graphite, have lower albedo and absorb more sunlight. As a result, in direct sunlight, a graphite-colored car is likely to absorb more heat compared to a white car. This means that the surface temperature of the graphite car will likely rise more quickly and reach a higher temperature than the white car when exposed to the same sunlight and environmental conditions. However, it's essential to note that this doesn't necessarily mean that owning a graphite-colored car in Queensland is impractical. Many factors, such as vehicle design, insulation, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, can influence the interior temperature of a car. Additionally, strategies such as using window shades or parking in shaded areas can help mitigate the heat absorbed by the car's exterior. Ultimately, while darker-colored cars may absorb more heat, other factors come into play in determining overall comfort and practicality in different climates. Hope that helps! :)

It's easy for you to test. Get a white painted piece of metal and another black painted piece of metal. Put them both outside in the QLD sun for an hour and I bet you the Black will feel hotter than the White!. All things being equal, It's got to do with higher reflectivity of light from lighter coloured surfaces, so less heat absorption.

Ther's little doubt about which would win. But higly reflective and metallic paints v dull, matt paints are variables that could affect the results, so I'd like to see the actual black and white cars tested. @@johncanalese588

darker colour absorb more heat than lighter ones. The lighter one do reflect more than absorb, so the darker ones will heat faster, same with house with darker metal roof like colorbond, we live in hot QLD weather, it feels much better thermal wise with white colorbond roof because it reflects not absorb, more energy efficient overall. If you live in colder states down south maybe its better to have darker colorbond roof, especially during winter, as the darker color will absorb and retain more heat to the inside of the house. it's the same principle more or less

Thanks for the note Jack. This was a Sony A7iii

Thanks for the note. As you say, one of the things the Tundras good at is as a Long distance tow vehicle… Which is exactly the 200 is / was. We’re making the comparison for no other reason than we want to ✌🏼

Just under 6m. Let’s be honest… you can barely fit a forester in what’s now a “standard Aussie garage” www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/2025-toyota-tundra-australian-specifications-143747/

@@offgridoutfitters wow, 5.995 m in length that's very long, my husband is a builder, and most aussie garage size is like 6m clear from inside the wall, he drives Mitsu Triton I think its like 5.3m long and he doesn't even bother to park inside garage, just on our carport in the driveway 😂

@@roselynveren5022 Wait until we start sending you the large pickups. I believe that the longest one right now is a little over 22 feet/6.75m.

There are 300 of them for a pretty well publicised 12 month trial period. That is, released out into the wild and able to be utilised by people as they would normally to provide feedback on any improvements and so Toyota can assess the suitability overall. I would suggest, that this is the most thorough, and comprehensive roll out of any American ute into the Australian market. As a buyer, I appreciate the lengths they are going too! Given the effort and cost involved in Toyota getting this far with the program, I can't imagine they would be doing all of this to not release them! Just need to be patient. It will come!

The Ram v8 is going away. Tundra is the same class as the F150, and Ram 1500.

It’s not 100% clear, as it depends on the results from this trial period as to if Toyota will release to the public. But the consensus is sometime in the next 18 months

We drove the F150 while in the US. Also an awesome engine / gearbox combo! Great torque and tonnes of power.

@@offgridoutfitters If you make it back in the US in the Washington DC area you are welcome to try out my F450.

I needed a bit of an obscure part (front grill - was my fault), and was in stock in Sydney. This isn’t Toyotas first rodeo 👍🏼

Ok, of course it’s all bs… Why would the metrics be off? And how do you know the petrol station flow meter is accurate?

I’ve got no reason to BS. But fuel economy is one of those subjects where there’s plenty of experts opinions out there. Can only tell you what we’ve found so far in the 1300km we’ve driven with it! 🤷🏼‍♂️ As I said, don’t take it as gospel, and don’t get bent out of shape over it!

I run a 5.7hemi - 26L/100 with the van (3.3t), 17 around town, 12-13 highway (no tow). Figures seem very real to me.

@@chrisandshazza01 The 5.7 hemi is notoriously thirsty. I had a 2003.5 Hemi and it loved fuel. My last truck (2011 Ram 2500 diesel) got much better mileage in every situation than the Hemi ever did.

4 cylinder Amaroks are twin turbo

Standard mirrors. Seemed to work pretty well 👍🏼 Haven’t measured them or looked at them in great detail

@@offgridoutfitters so driving around illegally and will get booked if pulled over

Not heading down that rabbit hole arguing about legalities. Enjoy your Sunday! ✌🏼

Yep!