We currently have a hybrid with 3 queens. I'm looking to get away from the tents. I use it a lot in the heat of the summer and in the winter for hunting. Condensation, moisture on the tents when putting up, heat/cool air loss... all my main reasons. I also like the idea of getting to the lease and not having to mess with the beds.But, we are all pretty tall. I'm 6'5", my son is 14 and 6'3" with a lot of growing to do, and my daughter is 13 and 6'2". So the 74" queen beds won't work. I like the floor models with a queen bedroom on one end and bunkhouse on the other side. I have a Tundra with a 10K+ towing capacity so any of the non-fifth wheel models pretty much work.Can anyone recommend a TT with at least 78" bunks and queen? I don't need 4 bunks, 2 would work.Thanks for any advice,Clay

I have found one with big bunks. The Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE has 80" bunks but the queen up front is only 74". Would there be room to change out the mattress for a longer one?

Just from looking at the floorplan on Jayco.com it looks like you could put a longer mattress up front, but it could make walking around it a bit difficult. I'd go look at some in person with a tape measure if I were you. Sometimes, I'm glad I'm short! Good luck!

ClayCoops wrote: I have a Tundra with a 10K+ towing capacity so any of the non-fifth wheel models pretty much work.Thanks for any advice,ClayDon't get stuck on that 10,000 lb towing number.Besides towing capacity, your truck also has ratings for payload (cargo carrying capacity), and a seperate rating on the hitch itself. Your real towing capacity is limited to weakest link in all of your ratings. Payload will likely be your weak link. You will run out of payload, before you get close to 10,000 lbs towing.Should be a sticker on your drivers door post. It will show GVWR, payload, and tire loading info. According to Toyota's website your payload should be between 1410 and 1565 lbs. Any added accessories (bed liner, cap, etc) deduct from payload, pound for pound.That payload or CCC number is the room you have for weight of everybody and everything in or on your Tundra, weight distribution hitch (about 100 lbs), and trailer tongue weight. A 10,000 lb travel trailer, would need about 1400 lbs of your payload. I'm only guessing, but, it looks like you could have 5 - 600 lbs of occupants. Add 100 lbs for a hitch, and you may only have 700 lbs left, before you hit GVWR / payload limits. This statement is from Toyota's website: 33. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner's Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo, occupants and available equipment.

handye9 wrote:ClayCoops wrote: I have a Tundra with a 10K+ towing capacity so any of the non-fifth wheel models pretty much work.Thanks for any advice,ClayDon't get stuck on that 10,000 lb towing number.Besides towing capacity, your truck also has ratings for payload (cargo carrying capacity), and a seperate rating on the hitch itself. Your real towing capacity is limited to weakest link in all of your ratings. Payload will likely be your weak link. You will run out of payload, before you get close to 10,000 lbs towing.Should be a sticker on your drivers door post. It will show GVWR, payload, and tire loading info. According to Toyota's website your payload should be between 1410 and 1565 lbs. Any added accessories (bed liner, cap, etc) deduct from payload, pound for pound.That payload or CCC number is the room you have for weight of everybody and everything in or on your Tundra, weight distribution hitch (about 100 lbs), and trailer tongue weight. A 10,000 lb travel trailer, would need about 1400 lbs of your payload. This statement is from Toyota's website: 33. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner's Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo, occupants and available equipment.Thanks! I probably should have mentioned that I have after market (beefed up) springs and air bags. My only point was that I'm not very limited other than no fifth wheels...

The upgrades are good, but the brakes are still the same as the tires. Also what about the transmission? do you have a large enough cooler on it or do you need a larger one? Don't put yourself and family at risk by not having the truck properly sized for your trailer

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handye9
Explorer II
Apr 25, 2014
ClayCoops wrote:
I have a Tundra with a 10K+ towing capacity so any of the non-fifth wheel models pretty much work.
Thanks for any advice,
Clay

Don't get stuck on that 10,000 lb towing number.

Besides towing capacity, your truck also has ratings for payload (cargo carrying capacity), and a seperate rating on the hitch itself. Your real towing capacity is limited to weakest link in all of your ratings. Payload will likely be your weak link. You will run out of payload, before you get close to 10,000 lbs towing.

Should be a sticker on your drivers door post. It will show GVWR, payload, and tire loading info. According to Toyota's website your payload should be between 1410 and 1565 lbs. Any added accessories (bed liner, cap, etc) deduct from payload, pound for pound.

That payload or CCC number is the room you have for weight of everybody and everything in or on your Tundra, weight distribution hitch (about 100 lbs), and trailer tongue weight. A 10,000 lb travel trailer, would need about 1400 lbs of your payload.

I'm only guessing, but, it looks like you could have 5 - 600 lbs of occupants. Add 100 lbs for a hitch, and you may only have 700 lbs left, before you hit GVWR / payload limits.

This statement is from Toyota's website:

33. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner's Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo, occupants and available equipment.
AirForceAngler
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
Just from looking at the floorplan on Jayco.com it looks like you could put a longer mattress up front, but it could make walking around it a bit difficult. I'd go look at some in person with a tape measure if I were you. Sometimes, I'm glad I'm short! Good luck!
ClayCoops
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
I have found one with big bunks. The Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE has 80" bunks but the queen up front is only 74". Would there be room to change out the mattress for a longer one?

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