Is a Tundra out of the Question

keymastr wrote:
No, most of these people have never had to panic stop these rigs or driven them down steep mountain passes and my guess is that they have never driven the same size trailers with a 3/4 ton or larger truck to know the difference. Then they get butt hurt because they perceive this to be an attack on their particular truck rather than the safety discussion it really is.

Just because someone else has gotten away with it does not mean you should also push the limit. If you are purchasing a TV or trailer why not make sure they fit well within the limit not barely within the limit? You have the opportunity to make the choice.

Your right. I have never towed with a 3/4 ton truck to compare the difference. I have however towed the Rockies in BC, the mountains from Ontario to Florida and have never had an issue with either 1/2 ton I have towed with and the Tundra is better than the 2006 Sierra that I had. I have also had a couple of panic stops unfortunately, but no issues there either. Towed in the pouring rain in the mountains too, imagine that, up and down the passes and never had an issue even keeping up with traffic. I fail to see your point, my truck is about 6000lbs and my trailer is 7200 lbs wet. Are you trying to tell me that I have a worse combination than a 1 ton that weighs about 8000lbs or so with a 14000 lb 5th wheel? I think not.

You guys that think you can only tow safely with a 3/4 ton or bigger make me laugh. Do I think a 3/4 ton would drive different than my 1/2 ton, sure, but am I unsafe with my combo, not a chance.

Oh and by the way this is with over 40,000 km of towing over the last 8 years too with DW, DS, DD and the dog. All of which I would never put in jeopardy.