Anyone towing a 5ver with a Toyota Tundra 2wd

The limiting factors to Tundra's weight ratings are OEM tires/wheels and suspension. Upgrade those and you may be alright. The chassis, brakes, axles, and powertrain are more than adequate. They actually are overkill for the truck.

However, you could still be over the official factory ratings. So if in an accident or need warranty work it could come back to bite you.

If he insists at least convince him to change the tires to E rated and look into if his rims are even rated for that mich weight. Might as well have a fighting chance of staying upright!

I'm not usually with the weight police, but this is just too much. It will be unsafe, it will handle badly because the there is no suspension travel left.

You might first want to google for FW hitches to fit the truck. I pulled a light FW with a 2004 F150, 5-1/2' bed, and the Pullrite 12k slider worked for me. If no one mfgrs. a hitch I think you have your answer.

I don't think that's pushing it, I think that is just flat too much. If the Denali is 9400 lbs., you'll be looking at putting about 1900 lbs. in the bed, plus the hitch, plus any passengers and/or gear. From what I've seen the payload for the Tundra is about 1600-1700 lbs. I think you're looking at 500 lbs. over the payload capacity pretty easily.

You might be able to convince him if you show him his tires won't support the load. If he has the P-rated passenger tires, that may be too much load for them.

I appreciate all the information.I was told he is looking at a denali that is 9400 lbs
And 34 ft.I told him he is now pushing it too much.But He and his wife want it .I explained the pin weight which i dont know what the trailer is.But they are going to talk to the rv mechanic at the place they know.
But the toyota is a 2007 v8 6.5 bed 4 door
2wd.

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.

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.

You need to focus on the Tundra's PAYLOAD CAPACITY!

That's the most important spec when looking to tow a 5th wheel.
So many focus only on towing capacity when all trucks will run out of payload capacity way before coming close to towing capacity.

Compare the payload capacity to the Denali's pin weight.
Factor the 5th wheel hitch weight, passengers and truck cargo intof the pin weight.

Seriously doubt the Tundra will have enough payload capacity for the Denali.

Here is some information direct from a Tundra users site.

TundraTalk.com - Towing & Hauling FAQ's

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.

The sticker is not on the door, it is usually on the driver's side B pillar.

Ask the Denali dealer what the loaded pin weight range will be on the trailer you're interested in and compare that with what your father's actual Tundra payload is.

The only time a Tundra's max tow rating really means anything is when it'll be towing a space shuttle.