Newbie: Towing TT w/ 2008 Toyota Sequoia
The camping bug bit my wife over the summer so we decided to attend the RV Expo in Boston over the past weekend. She fell in love with the 2018 Rockwood 2706WS and after two days of looking at smaller...
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Paper calculations kill most large trailer for the Tundra and Sequoia and most 1/2 ton EVERYTHING.
Only 1/2 tons (like the F-150) with MAX PAYLOAD (not to be confused with max tow) will get you clear of most payload issues when traveling with a family and large TT.
You'd be surprised how many 3/4 ton trucks are hitting near the same limits and many of those diesel engines rob enough payload to drop it into the 1/2 ton range of 1800lbs. FAR too many 5th wheel guys dont care about this and tow with pin weight that exceed payload and thus puts them way over GVWR.
When you're on edge and so close to max on paper with a TT (close or not dramatically over), you really don't know exactly where you are until you hit the scale WITH THE WDH FULLY SET UP FOR YOUR LOADED TRAILER.
Below are my actual loaded scale weights, complete with exactly how much weight is transferred. It clearly shows that with the WDH NOT HOOKED UP, I am over spec. With the WDH connected, I within all specs.
Here's the Tundra and Sequoia specs line by line. While the Tundra gets beat up for low payload, in reality its the practically same as most all 1/2 tons (and even more than some). Again the clear exception is those with the max payload option.
SO. If you really do NEED a bigger truck...go big or go home.
OR. Shop for a smaller/lighter trailer.
Finally....do more research on the Hensley and Propride. Big money. Both have their quirks. I love and hate them at the same time. But they are worth every penny for absolute stable towing (even with a short wheel base SUV and LONG trailer!!!) and in the long run saves me thousands.
I would not have traveled across the country with my family if I didn't feel 100% safe doing so and had weight slips to prove I'm "legal" should anything happen.
That said, my setup is not for rookies. Nor is a 32ft TT in my opinion.
Only 1/2 tons (like the F-150) with MAX PAYLOAD (not to be confused with max tow) will get you clear of most payload issues when traveling with a family and large TT.
You'd be surprised how many 3/4 ton trucks are hitting near the same limits and many of those diesel engines rob enough payload to drop it into the 1/2 ton range of 1800lbs. FAR too many 5th wheel guys dont care about this and tow with pin weight that exceed payload and thus puts them way over GVWR.
When you're on edge and so close to max on paper with a TT (close or not dramatically over), you really don't know exactly where you are until you hit the scale WITH THE WDH FULLY SET UP FOR YOUR LOADED TRAILER.
Below are my actual loaded scale weights, complete with exactly how much weight is transferred. It clearly shows that with the WDH NOT HOOKED UP, I am over spec. With the WDH connected, I within all specs.
Here's the Tundra and Sequoia specs line by line. While the Tundra gets beat up for low payload, in reality its the practically same as most all 1/2 tons (and even more than some). Again the clear exception is those with the max payload option.
SO. If you really do NEED a bigger truck...go big or go home.
OR. Shop for a smaller/lighter trailer.
Finally....do more research on the Hensley and Propride. Big money. Both have their quirks. I love and hate them at the same time. But they are worth every penny for absolute stable towing (even with a short wheel base SUV and LONG trailer!!!) and in the long run saves me thousands.
I would not have traveled across the country with my family if I didn't feel 100% safe doing so and had weight slips to prove I'm "legal" should anything happen.
That said, my setup is not for rookies. Nor is a 32ft TT in my opinion.
