Anyone towing a 5ver with a Toyota Tundra 2wd
My father wants to trade in his motorhome for a Denali 5ver.(Not sure on the weight yet) but it's a smaller one. Just want guys opinions that have Toyota 2wd 5.7 towing and how it been for you. Tha...
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carpetguy2 wrote:
Been searching on the tundra forum.Seems they are few towing and have success.
There a Denali that are under the tow rating.Some reason there is no sticker on the doors.It is the 6.5 bed.I will try to do
More researching for him.
Based on that bed size and you said its a 2 wheel drive, if this were a 2017 model it indicates a 'Toyota Standard Bed' which would be a Double Cab. The brochure says Payload is either 1700# or (1670# if premium 'Limited' version). Assuming its the V8 engine.
As stated before the 1700# payload is to be reduced by:
1) weight of the hitch (150# to 200#)
2) Passengers and luggage
3) Your "stuff" in the bed
You would need a very ultra light small 5th wheel for this truck. I've found that the many trailer manufacturers that proudly sticker models with "Half-ton towable" are only being truthful if that half-ton is a regular cab, 2 wheel drive. In the Tundra case, that config can get you to 2080# payload which may be acceptable for an ultra light 5er.
Lastly, your father should consider where he intends to travel to. If you manage to find a 5er light enough to get close to acceptable weights you may still find that transmission and brakes are a problem if you plan to head to the mountains. But it might be ok for short weekender trips to the lake.
