1/2 ton Tundra pulling 8200 lbs
I inherited my father's Beautiful 30' Blackstone TT,I have pulled it maybe a dozen times with my paid for 2007 Tundra which seem's to pull and brake it just fine.But I get grilled all the time at Rv p...
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My first TV was a 1989 Suburban 1/2 ton pulling a 4,000 pound trailer. It was a nightmare. It became "ok" once I added a sway bar but it still felt like I was pulling a sled instead of a trailer. When the transmission gave out in 2007, I found a 2002 Tundra with 26,000 miles on it. It's 4.7L engine had more horsepower and torque than the 5.7L Suburban and weighed 500-1000lbs less. I couldn't hardly tell I had the trailer behind me! American vehicle manufacturers have always over sold their vehicle's capabilities, whether mpg, mph or towing capacity. the foreign manufactures tend to understate and let their customers be pleasantly surprised.
Do all the weight checking as recommended (ft. axle, rr. axle, tongue weight, trailer weight, gross weight and any other weight you can think of). make sure its real world "going on a trip" weight. Load up the bed like you normally would. If the weights are good, smile and remember most rv'ers are very friendly and VERY opinionated!
Do all the weight checking as recommended (ft. axle, rr. axle, tongue weight, trailer weight, gross weight and any other weight you can think of). make sure its real world "going on a trip" weight. Load up the bed like you normally would. If the weights are good, smile and remember most rv'ers are very friendly and VERY opinionated!
