BlackJohnny
May 27, 2013Explorer
Can a 2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L tow a Salem 33' TT
Hi,
I'm looking for an educated & deconstructive analysis of the following calculations that I performed regarding a 2008 2WD 5.7L Toyota Sequoia with tow haul mode & factory integrated hitch. The specs for the Sequoia are as follows:
GVWR: 7,300 lbs
GCWR: 16,000 lbs
GVW: 5,985 lbs
TW: 1,000 lbs
LTWR 10,000 lbs
Wheelbase: 122"
HP: 381
TORQUE: 401
The specs for the 2013 Salem 33' model 30KQBSS are:
GTW: 6,884 lbs
TW: 899 lbs
CC: 4,137 lbs
L: 33'0 Feet
H: 11'2 Feet
The TT will be hooked up to a HUSKY weight Distribution Hitch with anti-sway bar & a Tekonsha P3 electric trailer brake controller.
Taking into consideration the TT's specs & a 12% Tongue weight percentage override and adding a 10% level of safety margin of the tow vehicle's maximum ratings, I came up with the following operating capacities for my Sequoia.
Maximum Trailer Weight Loaded with Gear: 8,333 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight Loaded with Gear & Safety Margin: 7,500 lbs
Maximum Tongue Weight with Safety Margin: 900 lbs
Maximum Passenger Weight with No Cargo: 1,315 lbs
The revised figures suggest I can only carry a maximum of 1,449 lbs of cargo in the TT. If I want to play it safe the calculations suggest I only load 616 lbs of gear. Naturally the trailer will not be filled with fresh or waste water when traveling. My total combined passenger weight is 605 lbs well within the 1,315 lbs max. The cargo & gear weighs 894 lbs, again well within the 1,449 lbs max.
I took the rig out for a test spin on the highway and county roads yesterday with no gear and 2 passengers. The conditions were very windy and ideal to test the set up. There was some sway due to high wind gusts, overall the trailer tracked well and did very well when passed by Tractor Trailers. I did not go beyond 60 MPH/100 KM.
The question begs itself:
Taking all things into consideration, can the Sequoia with 122" wheelbase handle the length of the TT? IE is trailer sway going to be a concern with the current set-up or do I need to upgrade to a Hensley Arrow or Pro-Pride 3P trailer hitch?
Thanks
I'm looking for an educated & deconstructive analysis of the following calculations that I performed regarding a 2008 2WD 5.7L Toyota Sequoia with tow haul mode & factory integrated hitch. The specs for the Sequoia are as follows:
GVWR: 7,300 lbs
GCWR: 16,000 lbs
GVW: 5,985 lbs
TW: 1,000 lbs
LTWR 10,000 lbs
Wheelbase: 122"
HP: 381
TORQUE: 401
The specs for the 2013 Salem 33' model 30KQBSS are:
GTW: 6,884 lbs
TW: 899 lbs
CC: 4,137 lbs
L: 33'0 Feet
H: 11'2 Feet
The TT will be hooked up to a HUSKY weight Distribution Hitch with anti-sway bar & a Tekonsha P3 electric trailer brake controller.
Taking into consideration the TT's specs & a 12% Tongue weight percentage override and adding a 10% level of safety margin of the tow vehicle's maximum ratings, I came up with the following operating capacities for my Sequoia.
Maximum Trailer Weight Loaded with Gear: 8,333 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight Loaded with Gear & Safety Margin: 7,500 lbs
Maximum Tongue Weight with Safety Margin: 900 lbs
Maximum Passenger Weight with No Cargo: 1,315 lbs
The revised figures suggest I can only carry a maximum of 1,449 lbs of cargo in the TT. If I want to play it safe the calculations suggest I only load 616 lbs of gear. Naturally the trailer will not be filled with fresh or waste water when traveling. My total combined passenger weight is 605 lbs well within the 1,315 lbs max. The cargo & gear weighs 894 lbs, again well within the 1,449 lbs max.
I took the rig out for a test spin on the highway and county roads yesterday with no gear and 2 passengers. The conditions were very windy and ideal to test the set up. There was some sway due to high wind gusts, overall the trailer tracked well and did very well when passed by Tractor Trailers. I did not go beyond 60 MPH/100 KM.
The question begs itself:
Taking all things into consideration, can the Sequoia with 122" wheelbase handle the length of the TT? IE is trailer sway going to be a concern with the current set-up or do I need to upgrade to a Hensley Arrow or Pro-Pride 3P trailer hitch?
Thanks