Tow Vehicle Cruise Control

Yes I've learned when I see a hill coming to kick the cruise off.   I use it a lot to rest my foot, old age has a way of making things get stiff or sore quickly
Like said it will downshift as many gears as it needs to in order to keep the speed up, even if that means redline!  Crazy.   I think if it can't get it on the next gear down or maybe two it needs to reduce speed or give up and drop out. 

As for resting my foot etc- I'm looking into a second gas pedal on the left side-  I know I've seen them in cars modified for amputees etc...would be nice to switch feet occasionally in places where cruise control just isn't practical.


I'm bummed Toyota is dropping the FJ-  just a few changes and I'd be considering a new one.

Hate the fact the rear door windows don't open, my dogs hate it even more.

Remove the large blind spots and swap those dang outside mirrors.  The mirrors could be made to rotate 90 deg so they could either be tall or wide depending on what was needed*.

Slope the windshield some to improve fuel mileage and reduce rock damage..we have had two stone stars already in 40,000 miles...my 96 pickup has 200,000+ and has none!  The windshield people will tell you that is one of the hardest to change and the trim is frequently damaged requiring replacement.  Guess what, the trim doesn't come painted, so it really gets expensive.

If I had my dreams they'd put about a 3L turbo diesel in it, and offer a 6 speed manual ( I would consider one of the new 7 or 8 speed automatics)  that did not require full time 4wd, still want 4wd just don't want it ALL the time as that hurts fuel mileage.

And of course- FIX the cruise control. 

* For those that don't know off roaders generally prefer a tall mirror so they can see exactly where the tires are in tricky situations.   On the road a wide mirror is preferred to see that small car next to you so you don't change lanes into him, and in our case to see around that trailer you are towing.

Man, I wish I still had my 1974 FJ40 I bought brand new back then, for a mere $4000,  it had a better cruise control that I put on it.

My 2013 Tacoma cruise control does the same thing. Annoying! I use CC while towing on level to moderate hills, but turn it off on the roller coaster highways. I can essentially maintain the same speeds uphill by careful application of the accelerator. 

 Cruise on my 2014 Tundra is smooth on hills.  Maybe it's the difference in a vehicle that is designed to tow and one that's more passenger oriented.

Originally posted by Budward If I had my dreams they'd put about a 3L turbo diesel in it, and offer a 6 speed manual ( I would consider one of the new 7 or 8 speed automatics)  that did not require full time 4wd, still want 4wd just don't want it ALL the time as that hurts fuel mileage.I put on it.

Toyota will never bring a diesel to North America.. I had a 4Runner for 10 years and had that dream.. Had to switch to a German made diesel SUV to get what I wanted/needed.

Originally posted by ToolmanJohn Toyota will never bring a diesel to North America..

http://wardsauto.com/vehicles-amp-technology/toyota-tundra-set-receive-cummins-diesel