Ok, Here is what I am looking at:2016 Keystone Bullet 287QBS 5734 lbs2007 - 2010 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 tow rate 8600 lbsFigure 1000 lbs for supplies and peopleSo looking at somewhere around 1500 lbs to play withI know if I go with the 5.7L V8 (10,600 lbs tow rate) I would be fine But I am on the fence with the 4.6L V8 as I don't want to head to the mountain and struggle up hills.The main issue is finding a 5.7L V8 that is in my price range. I can find the 4.6L all day long but very limited with the 5.7L.So my question is does anyone tow 7000 lbs with the 4.6 V8 Toyota Tundra and do you have any issue towing?Thanks

Not exactly what you are looking for but I had a 2007 Tundra with the 4.7 and towed a TT with a gross weight of 6000lbs. We towed quite a bit with that setup but gas mileage was not great and the transmission would hunt between 5th and 6th so I usually kept it locked into 5th gear.I'm sure a lot has changed with those trucks since I owned one but wanted to provide my experience.

I towed TT (UVW 6,000 GVW 8,000) in my sig with a 1500 Silverado w/5.3L. Truck felt very squishy when pulling the TT and transmission would always downshift on even the slightest inclines. After a few trips I traded it in for the truck in my sig and could not be happier! This truck may pull it, but I don't think you will find it enjoyable.

itpcpro wrote:Ok, Here is what I am looking at:2016 Keystone Bullet 287QBS 5734 lbs2007 - 2010 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 tow rate 8600 lbsFigure 1000 lbs for supplies and peopleSo looking at somewhere around 1500 lbs to play withI know if I go with the 5.7L V8 (10,600 lbs tow rate) I would be fine But I am on the fence with the 4.6L V8 as I don't want to head to the mountain and struggle up hills.The main issue is finding a 5.7L V8 that is in my price range. I can find the 4.6L all day long but very limited with the 5.7L.So my question is does anyone tow 7000 lbs with the 4.6 V8 Toyota Tundra and do you have any issue towing?ThanksI towed a lighter trailer (approx 4500 lb loaded) with the Sequoia with the same engine. It did fine, with some downshifting into 3rd on long or steep grades, like I-80 in eastern Wyoming. I would not have wanted to be towing anything as heavy as your trailer with it.

I'm just over 6000 with my 2003, and I do not like it. It is within limits, but am slow getting up to speed on the freeway, and it comes out of overdrive for highway overpasses. As a fiver is in our future, I'm currently shopping for a used 3500 SRW. They only seem to come in Tradesman trim with white paint though.After I towed 6 hours to Stone Mountain, I decided to get a bigger TV and be more comfortable.

We like ours. Been towing a 7000+lb fifth wheel close to 13 years now without any trouble. Our 2001 has the 4.7L. The 4/5 half-ton size truck has proven to be very capable and reliable. I don't let it "hunt" for gears but pick the most appropriate one depending on the grade and I usually turn off overdrive while towing.

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2012Coleman
Explorer II
May 12, 2016
I'm just over 6000 with my 2003, and I do not like it. It is within limits, but am slow getting up to speed on the freeway, and it comes out of overdrive for highway overpasses. As a fiver is in our future, I'm currently shopping for a used 3500 SRW. They only seem to come in Tradesman trim with white paint though.

After I towed 6 hours to Stone Mountain, I decided to get a bigger TV and be more comfortable.
coolmom42
Explorer II
May 12, 2016
itpcpro wrote:
Ok, Here is what I am looking at:

2016 Keystone Bullet 287QBS 5734 lbs

2007 - 2010 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 tow rate 8600 lbs

Figure 1000 lbs for supplies and people

So looking at somewhere around 1500 lbs to play with

I know if I go with the 5.7L V8 (10,600 lbs tow rate) I would be fine
But I am on the fence with the 4.6L V8 as I don't want to head to the mountain and struggle up hills.

The main issue is finding a 5.7L V8 that is in my price range. I can find the 4.6L all day long but very limited with the 5.7L.

So my question is does anyone tow 7000 lbs with the 4.6 V8 Toyota Tundra and do you have any issue towing?

Thanks

I towed a lighter trailer (approx 4500 lb loaded) with the Sequoia with the same engine. It did fine, with some downshifting into 3rd on long or steep grades, like I-80 in eastern Wyoming. I would not have wanted to be towing anything as heavy as your trailer with it.
cbwallace
Explorer
May 12, 2016
I towed TT (UVW 6,000 GVW 8,000) in my sig with a 1500 Silverado w/5.3L. Truck felt very squishy when pulling the TT and transmission would always downshift on even the slightest inclines. After a few trips I traded it in for the truck in my sig and could not be happier! This truck may pull it, but I don't think you will find it enjoyable.
Helmsey
Explorer
May 12, 2016
Not exactly what you are looking for but I had a 2007 Tundra with the 4.7 and towed a TT with a gross weight of 6000lbs. We towed quite a bit with that setup but gas mileage was not great and the transmission would hunt between 5th and 6th so I usually kept it locked into 5th gear.
I'm sure a lot has changed with those trucks since I owned one but wanted to provide my experience.

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