Chuck&Gail wrote:
We were told Toyota doesn't spec tongue weight so they can avoid any litigation from folks using them to tow. True, no idea, but certainly Toyota was unable to provide any proof of specs in ANY printed literature. Personally we crossed Toyota off as a potential TV. Hopefully you will have better luck.
Do remember if salesman says anything, it does not count unless he can back up his works with manufacturer documentation.
Often, "what we're told" and "what's true" are not remotely related.
I think the salesman you spoke with needs to take some coursework at Toyota University if he/she wants to sell trucks to educated buyers.
There is no conspiracy for Toyota to avoid litigation...they, like every other automaker, get sued all the time.
Toyota lists the following in the Tundra owner's manual:
1. Vehicle capacity weight - the weight of all occupants, cargo and tongue weight.
2. Max trailer weight.
3. GCWR
4. Recommended tongue weight (defined as 9-11% of gross trailer weight for trailers, 19-21% for fivers/goosenecks)
Additionally, they list the GVWR and GAWR, plus other info, on the certification label on the driver's door jamb.
