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Luv2Q
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Jul 12, 2013

Tundra 4.6L capability?

Howdy, All!

My wife & I are total rookies when it comes to travel trailers & could sure use some advice. We're leaning towards the 15-16 ft sizes (+/-).

We have a '13 Tundra Double Cab with the 4.6L V8, towing package and 6-speed. "Trailer Weight Rating" (trailer wt + occupants & cargo) is around 8,200 lbs but what is realistic in the real world?

It seems like the 15-16 foot trailers run around 1500-2200 lbs dry. If that's correct, I'd think the Tundra - even with such a small engine - would handle it. But .. Does that mean it'll just be creeping up hills? I'm already finding the dang thing wants to downshift at every change in grade.

Any/all observations, comments will be appreciated. As mentioned, we're at ground zero on the learning curve.

Thanks in advance ..

John