Tundra Tundra camper compatibility
Hello All, I have what is probably a somewhat annoying question concerning camper weight and towing capacity. I have a pretty good feeling I'm ok but I'm no expert and I would really appreciate some...
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Maury82 wrote:
He said he is wanting to tow a 8,100lbs dry trailer two miles to one location, and seven miles to another location.
No. He said he wanted to tow it 5 hours from its location to his house.
826storm wrote:
I have a 2015 5.7 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 with a towing capacity of 9800 lbs. I am strongly considering driving 5 hrs. away this weekend to purchase a 2015 Keystone Sprinter 299RET with a dry weight of 8153#s.
Here is a previous response of mine in this thread. As you can see, even I told him it is OK to tow that trailer under certain conditions. I don't think it is OK for him to load the trailer up and tow it with that truck.
Bobbo wrote:
I agree with everyone else who says it is OK to pick it up and drive it home as long as there is absolutely zero added weight in either the truck or the trailer and you drive slowly. You can also take it to/from nearby storage under those same conditions.
There is no way I would load up the truck and trailer for camping and tow it with that truck. Anywhere.
This quote absolutely terrifies me when directed at someone who doesn't understand their truck or towing.
Maury82 wrote:
The Tundra is overbuilt and just like a 3/4 diesel, it can handle more than its ratings, so for that particular situation you should be fine...Tow it.
A newbie should never be told to just ignore the manufacturers recommendations. They may not understand which ratings can be safely ignored, or under what conditions.
