Crew Max Tundra has a 5.7, do they all have the tow package?

Looking at a used 2011 Tundra Cmax (20k miles for 24k)and all of the trailer towing guides seem to say that they have the 9000 lb towing capacity?

The towing package was an option. It included items like a larger alternator, larger transmission fluid cooler, larger radiator, 7 pin trailer wire connector and harness, Class V frame mounted hitch,etc. Just because the truck came with a hitch doesn't mean it has the trailer towing package. Hitches are easily installed by dealers and others.If you PM me the 12 digit model number found on the left front door sticker, I can tell you exactly what your towing capacity is. The number looks like this: USK5xx-xxxxxx

If the truck has a tow/haul button on the shifter it has the tow package. It really is a great truck to tow with. And the CrewMax 5.7 with tow package is rated 9,900 lbs for towing. Be careful of payload though.

It's Me wrote:If the truck has a tow/haul button on the shifter it has the tow package. It really is a great truck to tow with. And the CrewMax 5.7 with tow package is rated 9,900 lbs for towing. Be careful of payload though.I believe they all have the Tow/Haul button, towing package or not, and the button is on the dash on my 2007 Crew Max 5.7 and not on the shifter, unless they moved it in later years. The towing package includes the integrated hitch, 7 pin connector, and if I recall heavy duty trans and oil coolers. 2011 might be different. As to the tow capacity, you can tow any weight you want provided you can stay within the payload capacity. That's the catch on all the 1/2 tons.

I highly recommend the OEM towing package for any pickup. At about $350 new, you get a $200 receiver, $100 wiring, $50 trans cooler, free labor and warranty! Used, the market value is tiny, just make sure you find something that has it.What do you plan on towing? As mentioned, payload is a problem for most half tons. The Tundra Crewmax 4WD has pretty low payload, like under 1300 pounds. That's not enough for 1200 pounds of TW of a 9500 pound TT and even a single driver, let alone a family. Open the driver's door as you shop and locate this label. Note what each vehicle has where this sticker says 2051:

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amxpress
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Oct 25, 2013
The towing package was an option. It included items like a larger alternator, larger transmission fluid cooler, larger radiator, 7 pin trailer wire connector and harness, Class V frame mounted hitch,etc.
Just because the truck came with a hitch doesn't mean it has the trailer towing package. Hitches are easily installed by dealers and others.
If you PM me the 12 digit model number found on the left front door sticker, I can tell you exactly what your towing capacity is.
The number looks like this: USK5xx-xxxxxx
pflashball
Explorer
Oct 25, 2013
Looking at a used 2011 Tundra Cmax (20k miles for 24k)and all of the trailer towing guides seem to say that they have the 9000 lb towing capacity?

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