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Originally Posted by camjes
Hello!
We are looking at a 2007 Jayco JayFlight 27BH and are not sure if our truck can tow this ok. The trailer specs
Dimensions and WeightsOverall
Height (ft/in)10' 6"
Trailer Length (ft/in)29' 1"
Interior Height (ft/in)6' 9"
Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (GVWR)7500
Unloaded Curb Weight (lb)4890
Max Cargo Carrying Capacity (lb)2610
We have a 2006 Tundra 4wd 4.7L V8 double cab and are having trouble figuring out if this is going to work. Of course the dealer tells us we'll be fine with it but we are not sure whether or not we should trust them (heard some bad stories).
We have figured the family of 5 will add 600lb, cargo around 300-400lb.
Can anyone help us figure out if this trailer will work for our truck?
Thanks for your help!
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What is the unloaded tongue weight?
Just looking at a 4800lb UVW; this will quickly turn into 6klbs mostly loaded. I beleive your truck has a tow capacity of 7100lbs, if i remember correctly.
You should have a tongue weight of 500-750lbs, if the trailer is setup properly.
My brother towed a 25' trailer that weighed the same as this one you're looking at and his 02 tundra did fine. You have more power, and an extra gear so you should be fine IMO.
Just be sure you have a weight distrbution hitch and it's setup properly. I recomend a good brake controller (prodigy p-3) or just the prodigy.