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RVer_Andy's avatar
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 of carry-on maybe??

Anybody doing this kind of weight with this truck? What are your experiences? Had any problems due to too much weight? Tranny or other problems? What about mountains east and west? How does the truck handle with this kind of load? Any modifications ie upgrades etc.?

I would like to carry a Honda 2000 Watt genny in the bed of the truck along with portable BBQ grill, chairs, and miscellaneous tools.

Any experience with this particular travel trailer?

I've done the motor home thing for a short while but totally new to travel trailers.

Thank you.
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  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2013
    I wouldn't be surprised if 900 pounds is what all the "options" weigh on that trailer.

    Sandpiper trailers are not light. I suspect tongue weight will overload the truck even before you get in it, much less pack for a weekend.
  • mrp116's avatar
    mrp116
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2013
    Way too much. First, you will be over payload. You're payload rating is less than 1500 lbs. I have a '12 Tundra with the same set up and tow a 5,943lb dry weight (yellow sticker) trailer that is 31' 11" long from hitch to bumper. There is no way I would tow anything heavier or longer, and I don't think that I could legally. You need to be looking for "real" dry weights under 6,000 lbs.
  • Perrysburg_Dodg's avatar
    Perrysburg_Dodg
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2013
    You need a bigger truck.....well you can get an ego-boost. I hear they can tow like a bazillion pound trailer and make 187 MPG doing it up hill at 150 MPH! But you would need to upgrade you trailer tires because ST tires are only rated for Ram towing or 65 MPH.

    No really to much trailer for your truck.

    Don

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