Can my 06 Tundra tow this?
I'm interested in purchasing a Lance 2375 trailer and I'm wondering if my 2006 can safely tow it. According to the manual my truck can pull 12,100 lbs with a 700 lb tongue wt. My truck weighs 50...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Brewer...your trucks GVWR and FAWR/RAWR are on the trucks certification placard on the drivers side door post.
You say the truck has a 12000 lb GVWR. I bet that's a typo and should read 12000 lb GCWR (gross combined weight rating = truck and trailer).
Being a older model engine its down on power compared to the newer gen trucks. I doubt you will like towing max with that small engine.
..not only is it down on power, it's a much smaller truck too. The 2007 up (second generation) Tundras were much bigger, more power, and had a much beefier frame and rear axle. Some argued at the time it approached 3/4 ton capability.
As to towing specs, the First Generation Tundras were "rated" to tow around 7200 lbs max if properly equipped. This DOES NOT mean they could tow a 7200 lb travel trailer! Payload would max out early.
When I had my 2000 Tundra with the 4.7 v8, I towed a 25 ft Travel Trailer that was about 6500 lbs fully loaded. I always felt the Little Tundra was at it's limit and really had its hands full. I upgraded to the 2007 Tundra (second gen) with the 5.7 v8 and it felt like I just went to a 3/4 ton truck! The 2007 was much heavier, more stable, and with 401 ft lbs of torque, 6 speed trans and 4.30 rear end, much more powerful.
