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RVer_Andy
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Aug 10, 2013

Is all up weight of 9500 lbs. too much for Tundra 5.7L?

Have a 2013 Tundra 5.7L w/ tow package and SR5 package. Looking at used Travel Trailer with dry weight of 8400lbs. (2006 Rorest River "Sandpiper" 34 ft.) Just totally guessing about an extra 900 lbs o...
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It_s_Me
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Aug 10, 2013
I have a 2012 Tundra Crewmax and tow a 36 foot KZ Durango, pushing 8,200lbs when loaded. The Tundra pulls it just fine. The 5.7 is a beast. The real issue is payload. With the family and hitch weight I am over by 400lbs. Only you know if you are okay with this. BTW, I sit level with proper weight distribution bars and I don't use airbags or helper springs. All stock.

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