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4aSong
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Apr 08, 2013

Can my Toyota Tundra handle this trailer.

We are considering a new trailer and want to ensure our tow vehicle can handle it, the specifications for both follow:

Tow Vehicle - 2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4 with the 4.7 v8 Specifications:
· Maximum payload capacity of 1406lbs
· Maximum towing capacity of 7100lbs
· Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 6050lbs
· Gross Axle Weight Rating Front 3160lbs Rear 3760lbs

Travel Trailer - 2012 Jayco Jayflight model 22fb Specifications:
· UVW 4370lbs.
· GVWR of 6500lbs.
· CCC of 2130lbs.
· Dry hitch weight of 570lbs.

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  • RinconVTR's avatar
    RinconVTR
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2013
    4aSong wrote:
    We are considering a new trailer and want to ensure our tow vehicle can handle it, the specifications for both follow:

    Tow Vehicle - 2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4 with the 4.7 v8 Specifications:
    · Maximum payload capacity of 1406lbs
    · Maximum towing capacity of 7100lbs
    · Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 6050lbs
    · Gross Axle Weight Rating Front 3160lbs Rear 3760lbs

    Travel Trailer - 2012 Jayco Jayflight model 22fb Specifications:
    · UVW 4370lbs.
    · GVWR of 6500lbs.
    · CCC of 2130lbs.
    · Dry hitch weight of 570lbs.


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  • Fresno_Tundra_D's avatar
    Fresno_Tundra_D
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2013
    Fully loaded(w/o water)I would think your weight is under 6K. Should not be a problem with a tow rating of 7100lbs. We've towed our loaded 5er(about 7K) for almost 11 years now without any trouble. Our tundra is a 2001 4.7 2wd extended cab. You will be fine.

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