Toyota tundra?
We are new to towing a travel trailer. I want to buy a tundra because I have loved all my Toyota cars but my husband doesn't think it will tow a jayco lite (7800lbs) 31 ft. Can anyone shed some light ...
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garyalexander wrote:
I don't blame you for wanting to buy a Toyota - I'm on my 4th and they have been flawless but - I don't think you can. The tow rating posted by Toyota for the biggest V8 is 9900lbs with the tow package. You're not going to get there. But keep this in mind when your shopping for your rig: There is a standard called SAE J2807 that manufacturers are suppose to use for setting the tow ratings - it appears only Toyota is telling the truth. I'll post a link below and you can do your own research.
I can tell you I bought a Toyota Tundra with the smaller V8 because it had a tow rating (with tow package) of 8100#'s. My trailer, loaded and ready to go probably max's out at 6000's (dry weight 4800#'s) I've been over some steep, windy stuff and the truck has done great. I have faith in the Toyota ratings - better check the others closely before you buy. Good luck
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2013/163_news130410_j2807_truck_towing_standard/
There are many,many ultra lights that the Tundra could tow with out an issue. There are VAST CHOICES!
