2014 Cherokee Grey Wolf 29BD and Toy Tundra V8 5.7L

Cathybil wrote:
Yes it’s a 23BD…..sorry

AHH, there we go. I assume that with no bunks there will be no kids? if it`s just 2 people I don`t see any reason both the Toyota and trailer will not work.

I say go for it!

Cathybil wrote:
Yes it’s a 23BD…..sorry

Length is 27' 6"
Gross weight is 7404
Advertised dry weight is 4937
Advertised tongue weight is 442 (something wrong with that because, it is less than 10%)

Tongue weight should be at least 10%, average is 12-13%, and some trailers have 15%.

Loaded for camping, that trailer will weigh 6000 - 6500 lbs, with tongue weight in the area of 800 to 850 lbs. Possibly higher, depending on how it is loaded.

This is where your homework comes into play.

Does the truck, you are considering, have sufficient payload (cargo carrying capacity) to carry your family, cargo (planned for truck bed), 100 lbs of WD hitch and up to 900 lbs of tongue weight?

Yes it’s a 23BD…..sorry

I was looking around and I don`t see the trailer the OP is considering anywhere. OP, did you mis type the model number?

Cathybil wrote:
I am considering getting my 1st RV. The Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 29BD seems like a nice TT. I also can pick up a 2014 Tundra to pull it. Any comments given I’m new to this?

Do your homework on the nubers first.

You need to know:

Trailer weights (dry weight, tongue weight and gross weight)

Truck capacities (GVWR, GCVWR, payload, and hitch rating)

GVWR is maximum weight on the truck. Not all Tundra's are created equal. Based on different trim levels and packages, they have different ratings and capacities.

Payload is weight capacity between what the truck weighs and it's GVWR. It is the room it has to carry passengers, fuel, cargo, weight distributing hitch, and trailer tongue weight, combined.

dodge guy wrote:
May as well just go get an MDT! :R

Your Cherokee's weight and size are about the same as the OP's choice of the Forest River he is considering (if loaded).
Would you recommend the Tundra as the tow vehicle?

I have a 2010 Tundra 5.7 and love it. Its a great truck, when used within its means. Make sure you know your weights before you invest money in a new Tundra though. The "downfall" of any half ton is minimal payload. If your tongue weight is 950 lbs and your payload is 1500 lbs, that only leaves 550 lbs for family and gear in the truck. Sounds like a lot, but it can disappear quickly depending on what/how you pack.

If your numbers add up okay, go for it. I LOVE my Tundra pulling my 6500 lbs trailer. It pulls great, handles great, stops great. It has plenty of power for my weights and the mountains I deal with on the east coast. Gas mileage is about 10 towing, which is reasonable for a gas truck. The smaller gas tank can get annoying, but we have a 20 month old and another on the way. 200 miles is a little over 3 hours between gas breaks, which is usually all that my family can take sitting in the truck at one time.

If you are close or over the numbers, I would strongly encourage you to consider a heavier duty truck. The difference between a Tundra and a 3/4 ton truck is only a couple thousand dollars. If you need the higher payload, it is money well spent to do it right the first time and have a safe and comfortable towing experience.

Good luck and enjoy your new camper!!!

We have a 2010 Tundra Double Cab 5.7l w/tow package ,and we tow a 33ft Rockwood, no problem. But before we bought anything, we did extensive research!!!!. We went above and beyond on our research. WE did the numbers too, on a tow vehicle and tt weight, gear, kids and so on. Life Safety always #1

May as well just go get an MDT! :R

Unless you have a large family or a bunch of large dogs you'll be carrying in the truck with you when towing, I'd say you'll be fine. The trailer's GVWR is just about exactly what our old trailer's was, and we had no problems with this combination for 6 years. The length is shorter than our old one, and that's a good thing IMO.