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BlackJohnny
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May 27, 2013

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 ...
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bigbullelk
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Jun 06, 2013
bmanning wrote:
You're in the same boat some 1/2 ton & 1/2 ton based SUV owners find themselves in:

Enough engine & transmission to absolutely dominate your RV...

...but just a hair too little frame & suspension beef to shoulder the weight.


Well put. My advice -- don't do it. My experience is based on the same concept but with a 07 Tundra --- just not enough payload. Upgraded to a 3/4 ton. I should have skipped the 1/2 ton.

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