Towable versus Motorized RV?
Hi everybody! I have posted here in the past, but it was when we were renting RVs. Now, after renting RVs over the years, we have decided to buy. I always thought we would buy a motorized RV. Howev...
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NekkidFish wrote:Francesca Knowles wrote:
Gettin' closer! Just needin' model and year of the Tundra...they're all in the half-ton "class", though.
What year is an important question because tow capacity for Tundras rose quite a bit after 2007 model year. But even now, with newer models having about ten thousand pounds of theoretical capacity, payload limitations will dictate what you can tow. Many fivers' pin weights would exceed that capacity, especially once allowances are made for the family and whatever else goes in/on the truck.
Well, showing my stoopidity, I thought Tundra was the model. Not sure on that.
I do know it is a 2014 and has a V-8.
Does that help?
Here's a link to the brochure for the 2014 Tundra. link
Yours should be listed there according to engine/bed/cab/drive train/axle ratio etc., all of which affect towing capacity. If you can find yours on that page, payload capacity will be given for that unit.
The reason this number is so important has to do with trailer tongue weight (or pin weight on a fiver). Since for stability purposes a minimum of 10% of total trailer weight is expected to be borne by the truck, payload gets eaten up very quickly!
