munkeys wrote:
hi,
you are talking to a newbie.....as in I will be receiving a 2016 Toyota tundra and want to buy a small fifth wheel. I have read so many different articles on what my tow weight is and this is all confusing...some say 9500 some say 10,000. I do understand how important it is not to go to heavy because I can burn out the truck. I Haven't received the truck yet and am doing my homework. As I read your many posts I am amazed at all the information there is out there.
If you could help me out and point me in the right direction I would be ever so grateful. I have never pulled a trailer or fifth wheel. I am pretty much a city girl but need to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Looking forward to this new thing called life...lol
thanks
sandy
It is good that you are questioning the Tundra's towing capacity. Of course, the Tundra will tow just about anything. It did tow the Space Shuttle.
For any vehicle, towing something is rarely the issue. There are some who are towing lightweight fifth wheels. Just because they are doing it doesn't mean they are not exceeding the weight safety ratings.
The weight safety ratings is an issue you have to decide what you are willing to live with or feel safe with your passengers.
I do not know of any decent size fifth wheel that will have a pin weight light enough not to exceed the Tundra's GVWR.
Check out this review:
How Much Can A 2017 Half-ton Truck Tow Without Exceeding Ratings?
