Towing Airstream with Tundra
We have a 2008 Toyota Tundra double cab V8 with 5.7L. It's rated to pull 10,100 lbs. I know you have to look beyond this tow rating when picking a trailer. We are looking at a 1995 28' Airstream. Dry ...
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I have a 2004 Tundra double cab with the 4.7L. I bought a TT with a max weight of 6900 lbs (doubt I'll ever get there, we travel on the light side as well.). My truck is rated for 7000#s. I had a bunch if people telling me not to do it. I ended talking to my Toyota mechanic and said he has no issue towing 7000+#s with the same engine. Ultimately it comes down to what you prefer. When I hit a steep hill, the TT will slow me down. I carry my wife and kids and at no point do any of them feel unsafe and I don't feel like I'm putting them in any harm. Couple things to keep in mind...I baby the hell out of my truck. Maintain/change the fluids. Maintain tire pressures. Don't go 1 mile over the speed limit. Also, we don't camp any further than a 3-4 hour drive. And I'm driving mostly flat. If I had to deal with hills regularly, I wouldn't do it. Hope this helps.
