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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Here's some more: From reading the Tundra brochure you should have 9500 lb towing capacity. Generally this is considering a 600 sqft trailer frontal area but Toyota didn't spell that out. If they did I missed it. Most TTs are close to 900 sqft. All this means is you will have more resistance at highway speeds so you will derate for that. It really doesn't matter because your limiting factor will be the 1430 payload.
From the document I take it all 5.7L models have the tow package. That's good. You are prewired for a brake controller but one is not installed. No big deal. You just buy one and mount it.
There is no option for larger tow mirrors so you will most likely want removable mirror extentions. I have towed a 26' TT without them and didn't need them. They were required for the 35' TT though. I just couldn't see around that long trailer.
You have a 145.7" wheelbase. A short wheelbase will sometimes struggle with a long TT. They will want to sway. The HA hitch is great for that type of setup but they are EXPENSIVE. If you do get a 32'our longer TT pack light and be smart to where you are placing the weight in the TT. If it struggles with sway get the HA.
With all this said, IF you go the TT route I recommend no heavier than 8000lb GVWR if the payload allows and no longer than 30'. The shorter the better. The camper dealer can install the controller. Try it without the extended mirrors knowing you can buy them if need.
After your husband reads all this I'm sure he will lean more towards an A :)
From the document I take it all 5.7L models have the tow package. That's good. You are prewired for a brake controller but one is not installed. No big deal. You just buy one and mount it.
There is no option for larger tow mirrors so you will most likely want removable mirror extentions. I have towed a 26' TT without them and didn't need them. They were required for the 35' TT though. I just couldn't see around that long trailer.
You have a 145.7" wheelbase. A short wheelbase will sometimes struggle with a long TT. They will want to sway. The HA hitch is great for that type of setup but they are EXPENSIVE. If you do get a 32'our longer TT pack light and be smart to where you are placing the weight in the TT. If it struggles with sway get the HA.
With all this said, IF you go the TT route I recommend no heavier than 8000lb GVWR if the payload allows and no longer than 30'. The shorter the better. The camper dealer can install the controller. Try it without the extended mirrors knowing you can buy them if need.
After your husband reads all this I'm sure he will lean more towards an A :)
