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greddy09sc
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Jul 03, 2017

Tundra Crewmax shortbed pull a 5th wheel?

I have a 2015 Tundra 5.7L V8 Tundra Crewmax. I'm looking to buy a 5th wheel. I purchased a used 5th wheel hitch with air bags already. Just need to get it install.

I've been having mixed reviews and been told that I can and cannot pull a 5th wheel. Not due to engine size but because of my 5 1/2 feet shortbed.

1. I have a shortbed due to the 4 door crewmax. If I turn with a 5th wheel, then it will hit back of my cabin.

2. You can install an extender on the 5th wheel.

3. You need a slider.

Anybody here with a Tundra crewmax pulling a fifth wheel? I've seen many pictures of a double cabs but not crewmax full four doors.

Currenlty looking at a 29ft 2006 Wildcat.

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  • Have you looked at the pin weight on that 5er? NADA list the GVWR as around 8000 lbs which is light, but on most 5er's the pinweight is around 20%, which would be about 1200 lbs empty. Your truck I think has roughly 1500 payload so by the time you get in the truck, and add a hitch setup with it otherwise empty your right up at the payload capacity.
    The truck will pull it, but she will likely be over the payload limit.