Toyota Tundra payload issues?
Hello! I am a newbie truck camper wannabe.... I am looking at a Toyota Tundra 2013 and heard that the payload is not as great on these as other trucks. Can anyone out there that has one being used ...
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robertjp wrote:
1518 lbs dry per spec sheet. So if I want to pull a boat Im screwed then basically...I added up everything including the boat trailer tongue to be around 2200 lbs. Cant I just add airbags or air shocks or something???
Simple answer? No. bags or extra springs will just stop your bumper from dragging on the ground, they will not increase your ratings. There is more to payload than just springs. Tires, rims, axles, frames etc all have limits. They are only designed to support the max ratings of the truck as a whole, with a small margin for safety. What you're considering will easily exceed most 1/2 ton ratings by 1,000lbs or more.
Being able to stop is another consideration. Brakes are only designed to stop the truck at it's rated gvwr. Ever tried panicking stopping a fully loaded truck? Now think about an overloaded one.
If you're worried about cost I guarantee it will cost you a lot more down the road if you start with the wrong truck now. If you can afford to a '13 Tundra, you can afford a used 2500hd truck, price isn't that much different. I picked up my '14 Ram 2500 (8mo old) for $40k (cdn), just looked at a used '15 Tundra listed for $52k.
