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RVer_Andy
Explorer
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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spoon059
Explorer II
Aug 10, 2013
Yes, it will probably tow that weight with no problems.

No, you will be way over your payload.

I love my Tundra, it is a very capable truck and I truly feel that Toyota was very conservative with their numbers and it can haul way more than they rated it for... but the payload rating is low and you will probably be way over that rating. Unfortunately it sounds like you need a heavier duty truck.

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