westend wrote:
MargaretB wrote:
westend wrote:
All are towable by our 2010 Sequoia with the towing package, which is rated at around 9000#. We are being VERY conservative with weight.
I don't think you're being that conservative. There is no way that the Sequoia can handle 9000 lbs., matters not what you read in a brochure. With these smaller SUV's and trucks it is all about the payload capacity. Have you or hubby ever towed anything?
That number came from the owner's manual in the glove box when we bought it, with the specs for the tow stuff. We are ignoring it and assuming that it can tow the 7500# it's rated for without the tow package. Anything over that is gravy.
I posted about the payload ratings in the other thread you have. Payload, payload, payload, not gross weight towing ratings.
If you get a trailer that weighs 7500 lbs., load it down with camping gear, and hit the road, you will eventually have an out of control moment that will not only scare the bejesus out of you, it may end your RVing days forever. Assuming you never have that moment, trying to push the limits of the towing vehicle will have you arrive at your destination weary and stiff.
Please, investigate the payload rating of your vehicle, the placard is printed on the driver's side door jamb. Subtract all the cargo and WDH weight and try to pick a TT that has a tongue weight well below the remainder of your payload rating. You will have a better time traveling with your RV and won't have one of those moments.
I also posted about payload and tow capacity for this TV - payload is below 1,300. I also asked for a picture of the door jamb sticker and was ignored. The OP is also looking at dry weight - are they not bringing anything? Do they know that dry weight usually doesn't include things like a battery and LP tanks? They ignored the advice to pick a TT before a TV, and now the OP is falling in love with TT's that will be a struggle to tow. Toyota lists the capacities for the vechile for every configuration and they are shooting arrows between two ficticious numbers while ignoring the most important thing which will be reached well before tow capacity - payload number. Good luck to you.
