Towing a TT with a Toyota Sequoia or Tacoma?
Hello again. I recently posted about towing a travel trailer with a 2007 4Runner. My husband and I talked about it and we are thinking about upgrading to a Sequoia or a Tacoma. Does anyone tow ...
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The Tundra will tow more, most likely ride rougher.
The Sequoia will tow less and most likely ride nicer.
There is more to the reduced tow rating of the Sequoia, when compared to the Tundra, than vehicle weight. The suspension is different to make a grocery-getter out of the Sequoia.
True, many parts are the same, but the parts that lead to weight rating are different. It has a coil spring rear suspension versus the leaf spring of the Tundra. Expect a low tongue weight to correspond to the coil springs.
I think the redesign of the Sequoia happened in 2007. Prior to that, the Sequoia may have had the same chassis as the Tundra. Not sure if you are shopping older than 2008, but thought I'd add that. Of course the newer version added more interior room and fold-down seat capability.
If you are looking for comfort when not towing and can stay within the weight ratings, the Sequoia may fit the bill for you.
We went through this in 2008. We are pretty loyal Toyota buyers (400,000 + miles on 3 Toyotas with 1 fuel pump and that's it besides a few recalls)(Knock, Knock). I ended up buying a 3/4 ton Yukon XL, but my trailer at the time weighed a little over 7,000lbs.
Good luck on your search!
The Sequoia will tow less and most likely ride nicer.
There is more to the reduced tow rating of the Sequoia, when compared to the Tundra, than vehicle weight. The suspension is different to make a grocery-getter out of the Sequoia.
True, many parts are the same, but the parts that lead to weight rating are different. It has a coil spring rear suspension versus the leaf spring of the Tundra. Expect a low tongue weight to correspond to the coil springs.
I think the redesign of the Sequoia happened in 2007. Prior to that, the Sequoia may have had the same chassis as the Tundra. Not sure if you are shopping older than 2008, but thought I'd add that. Of course the newer version added more interior room and fold-down seat capability.
If you are looking for comfort when not towing and can stay within the weight ratings, the Sequoia may fit the bill for you.
We went through this in 2008. We are pretty loyal Toyota buyers (400,000 + miles on 3 Toyotas with 1 fuel pump and that's it besides a few recalls)(Knock, Knock). I ended up buying a 3/4 ton Yukon XL, but my trailer at the time weighed a little over 7,000lbs.
Good luck on your search!
