Comments on: Toyota Tundra Towing Basics – What To Know Before You Tow

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:28:54 +0000

Jeremy – Without a doubt. The trailer can’t possibly hold more than you can haul.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:19:46 +0000

According to my book of the 07’s it shows for a Double Cab V6 standard bed can tow up to 4800lbs.

By: Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:14:57 +0000

i own a 2008 Double Cab, STD bed, 4.0 V6 2WD. it has an aftermarket hitch rated at 10,000lbs, ball mount rated at 10,000lbs and ball rated at 5,000lbs. would i be ok pulling a 12′x6′ uhaul trailer from Ft. Hood, TX to Ft. Knox, KY?

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:40:26 +0000

Jerry – I don’t think that you’ll have a problem with the stock Tundra suspension. A good tongue weight rule-of-thumb is 10-20% of the total trailer weight.

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:39:37 +0000

Atilla – Not sure how I missed your comment, but the answer is yes. You’re good with that arrangement so long as you’re not hauling solid concrete in the trailer.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:34:39 +0000

Hello, Planning to buy 2010 Tundra SR5, 5.7. I would like to pull an Airstream trailer GVWR 7600, with weight distributing hitch. Do I need to beef up the suspension? I previously pulled with a 3/4 ton Suburban. How do you determine the tongue wt. on a trailer?

By: Atilla

Atilla — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:37:24 +0000

Hi Guys
i am very new to Pick up trucks and hauling trailers, just recently i have purchased a 2007 tundra double cab limited 5.7 4×4. I also bought a 7×12 enclosed trailer, i am going to carry around 500lb. I am not sure for the exact weight on the trailer since the sticker on the trailer is ripped, Trailer made by NewMan and has an aluminum frame.
Just for the curiasity with the brake control installed Am i okey to travel around?
Thank you
Atilla

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:50:15 +0000

Art – Some Tundras come with a 4 pin to 7 pin adapter.

By: Art

Art — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:38:56 +0000

Just bought a 08 Tundra with < 10K miles on it. I love it. I’m about to install a 7 Pin connector (along with the brake controller) to tow a small camper. It came stock with the 4 pin. Has anyone installed that conversion kit (etrailer.com) where you tap into the harness? I’ll roll under the truck tonight but I’m not sure my truck came pre-wired for a 7 pin. Do all Tundras come pre-wired for 7 pin?

Great website!!

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:25:03 +0000

Will – Airbags are great for beefing up your suspension – they’re especially nice for improving the ride. Specifically, I like them for big loads on the highway (things feel more stable), but I’ve never driven a Tundra with airbags (just SuperDuties) so I can’t speak to that specifically.