2016 Tundra Double Cab SR5
Looking to downsize from our '05 Ram 3500 diesel since we no longer have a fifth wheel. Looking at half ton offerings and strictly shopping/studying right now. Our Trailer: 2013 Jayco WhiteHawk 27D...
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With all due respect to everybody who replied to the OP's inquiry, maybe I missed it, but not one person addressed the critical issue at play here---payload/tongue weight.
Why is everybody addressing the weight of their TT?? Many Tundras are rated to tow over 10,000 lbs. Tow weight is a non-issue.
Most 2007-2016 Tundra's have 1400-1500 lbs. of payload in the realworld (not in a brochure). Subtract 175 lbs. for a passenger, then another 150 lbs. for odds and ends (accessories, tools, etc.), another 75 lbs. for the WDH---that leaves one with approx. 1000 lbs. of payload remaining. This is a very conservative number. For a typical family of 4 with gear (inside and in the bed), remaining payload could easily be as low as 500-800 lbs.
Has anybody calculated their TT's tongue weight using a CAT scale? IMO, that's the kind of info the OP would find useful.
Why is everybody addressing the weight of their TT?? Many Tundras are rated to tow over 10,000 lbs. Tow weight is a non-issue.
Most 2007-2016 Tundra's have 1400-1500 lbs. of payload in the realworld (not in a brochure). Subtract 175 lbs. for a passenger, then another 150 lbs. for odds and ends (accessories, tools, etc.), another 75 lbs. for the WDH---that leaves one with approx. 1000 lbs. of payload remaining. This is a very conservative number. For a typical family of 4 with gear (inside and in the bed), remaining payload could easily be as low as 500-800 lbs.
Has anybody calculated their TT's tongue weight using a CAT scale? IMO, that's the kind of info the OP would find useful.
