Need Feedback ASAP - Questions about Towing

[sw20td06]

After reading countless threads about towing with the Sequoia, I am left with more questions. Now it is has me questioning by pending purchase.

In the next hour or so, I plan to purchase a 2008 Limited 2WD. The model code is USK60L-GKTLKA.

GVWR is 7100
Curb Weight is 5730
GCWR is 14000, maybe 16000

So by that calculation I have 1370 left for the tongue wieight of the trailer and passengers, cargo, etc in the truck.

The trailer I have I towed with an excursion I sold.

30.6 ft. Tango Trailer
GVWR is 7400
Dry Weight 5760
Tongue Weight 720

My calculations is as follows.

5730 Curb Weight + 5760 Trailer Dry Weight + 1520 (Payload, including tongue weight of trailer{720}) = 13010

Are my calculations correct? Looks like I may exceed my payload by 150 lbs or so.

Cant the receiver hitch handle my 720 tongue weight of the trailer?
Am I asking for trouble going over my payload by a couple of hundred pounds?

Any input as soon as possible would be appreciated!

[ChooChooMan74]

I towed 3500 miles this summer in 2 weeks being 100 to 200 over GVW on my Liberty Diesel. Axles. I "upgraded" to a Ram 1500 EcoD, haven't weighed, and estimate 200 to 300 over. Not saying over is right, but to me, you're close enough for government work.

[rbpru]

My F-150 has a cargo capacity of 1411 lbs. I have a 25 ft TT 5000 lb dry weight TT. According to the CAT scales; two adults, a dog, and camp gear puts me at the cargo limit.

When fully loaded, food, clothes, and gear adds over 1000 lbs to the dry weight and more than 200 lbs to the tongue weight.

It is likely you will push the cargo limit of your TV, it is up to you to decide if it is an issue.

[PAThwacker]

I would not tow that TT with my k2500 suburban. Apples to oranges comparison to a sequoia with a 1,000 more payload, full float rear axle, 3/4 ton running gear .

[Lantley]

sw20td06 wrote:
After reading countless threads about towing with the Sequoia, I am left with more questions. Now it is has me questioning by pending purchase.

In the next hour or so, I plan to purchase a 2008 Limited 2WD. The model code is USK60L-GKTLKA.

GVWR is 7100
Curb Weight is 5730
GCWR is 14000, maybe 16000

So by that calculation I have 1370 left for the tongue wieight of the trailer and passengers, cargo, etc in the truck.

The trailer I have I towed with an excursion I sold.

30.6 ft. Tango Trailer
GVWR is 7400
Dry Weight 5760
Tongue Weight 720

My calculations is as follows.

5730 Curb Weight + 5760 Trailer Dry Weight + 1520 (Payload, including tongue weight of trailer{720}) = 13010

Are my calculations correct? Looks like I may exceed my payload by 150 lbs or so.

Cant the receiver hitch handle my 720 tongue weight of the trailer?
Am I asking for trouble going over my payload by a couple of hundred pounds?

Any input as soon as possible would be appreciated!

YOur calculations are not accurate it appears youi are using the unloaded tongue weight and you are still over by a few hundred pounds.
Are you not carrying any cargo in your trailer?
The Sequoia is not an Excursion when it comes to towing.
The Sequoia is a decent vehicle but it is not a good vehicle for towing a large trailer

[hohenwald48]

goducks10 wrote:
Why do people insist on running all the weight ratings right to the limit. Why not just figure on being able to take two boxes of Kleenex instead of one. That way there's no guessing game.

I didn't know people did that. I thought the OP was asking the question for the purpose of preventing exactly what you describe. :h

[goducks10]

Why do people insist on running all the weight ratings right to the limit. Why not just figure on being able to take two boxes of Kleenex instead of one. That way there's no guessing game.

[coolmom42]

I've towed with a Sequoia, and I can tell you that is too much trailer for one. Too long and too heavy. A Sequoia is a great vehicle, and a good match for a smaller trailer, like a 21-24'.

You would likely be OK for short trips, no mountains, etc. But your towing experience on any other type of trip would be very unpleasant.

[westend]

There was a gal and guy on here a few months ago that had a Sequoia with a trailer of about 5500 lbs dry weight. After a few trips, they traded it in on a Ford pickup. I bet that wasn't a cheap buying process.

Have you looked at the 3/4 ton crew cab pickup trucks? They may offer pretty much what you're looking for.

[donn0128]

Toyota makes nice vehicles, but sadly they are really lacking in the towing department. Kids just got rid of their 2014 Tundra because it was really lacking. Add to that the horrible fuel economy,your better off with a 2500 series. At least before you buy, look at 2500 Suburbans

[sw20td06]

Okay. I just did not want to go back to a 3/4 ton vehicle. I prefer the more comfortable ride of an independent rear suspension but do not like any offerings of the big three. I need cargo/passenger room and towing power. I do have an equalizer WD hitch. I am about 150 over on payload on paper. GVWR is 7100 which I am over about 150 lbs. GCWR I am under about 1-2k depending on model I am getting. I estimate about 13k GCWR total. I appreciate your feedback.

[Old-Biscuit]

Tow vehicle to small

By the time you load you, all passengers, any stuff inside and fuel you will have eaten up a majority of that payload. THen add in the 720#(+) tongue weight.
Over on tow vehicle GVWR
Probably over on RAWR and Rear tire Max Load Rating

Just doesn't sound like a good combo

[RJCorazza]

Take this with a grain of salt, but if your cargo calculation is in fact accurate: over is over. No way too know without weighing the rig, but I would want to know if the rear TV axle is overloaded. As far as the hitch rating you will find that stamped on the TV hitch itself. Should have a non weight distribution rating and WD rating specified. You didn't really ask, but I would not consider a marginal tow vehicle purchase when I already had the trailer.
Many tow at or over some of the TV specified limits. I prefer to remain well within the ratings. All IMHO...