Is a Tundra out of the Question
I think we've settled on a TT, Kodiak 263RLSL Unloaded Weight 5,806 Cargo Capacity 1,794 Hitch 697 Length 31' (this much include hitch) Height 10' 7 Width 8' Fresh Water 52 Waste Water 28 Gre...
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Jaydub, let me respond as someone who actually tows with a Tundra. My trailer weighs just about the same as yours. I travel down the road just about 6200 lbs with about a half full water tank. It is just the wife and I and we usually always bring the generator and "some" fire wood along with some camping chairs, a small table and some extra blocks for leveling.
The 5.7 Tundra is a towing power house. Yes, it is a half ton so you do have to be careful and not pack on a lot of extra stuff. I use an Equalizer and have LT tires that I inflate to 60 lbs when towing. I have traveled extensively throughout the west and have NEVER any trouble. Those who drive big 3/4 ton diesels seem to think that it is the only way to go. Yes, they have a nice weight margin that we don't enjoy but is it safe to tow with a good half ton? Absolutely. My daughter's father in law tows a much larger and heavier trailer than mine and his sits level and pulls just fine. They do not overload it though and I think that is the key to towing with any half ton.
The 5.7 Tundra is a towing power house. Yes, it is a half ton so you do have to be careful and not pack on a lot of extra stuff. I use an Equalizer and have LT tires that I inflate to 60 lbs when towing. I have traveled extensively throughout the west and have NEVER any trouble. Those who drive big 3/4 ton diesels seem to think that it is the only way to go. Yes, they have a nice weight margin that we don't enjoy but is it safe to tow with a good half ton? Absolutely. My daughter's father in law tows a much larger and heavier trailer than mine and his sits level and pulls just fine. They do not overload it though and I think that is the key to towing with any half ton.
