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Originally Posted by den44
...I have the 2007 SR5 5.7 Truck...
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Which model?
Regular Cab
Double Cab
Crew Max
Which bed size?
Standard
Long
Which drive train?
4x2
4x4
There are different towing and payload capacity limitations depending on what you have.
Looking at the specs for all the models I believe the lowest ratings for a 5.7 L are:
10,100 towing
1515 payload
Given this info we can begin to do some calculations but you also need to know what your trailer weighs fully loaded. The dry weight is the weight from the dealer with out any toys, gear, fuel, water, food etc. Additionally, you need to know what your passengers weigh and the weight of the gear you plan to put in the bed of the truck. Oh, and the tongue weight (this is not a 5th wheel right?).
If your trailer weighs 6026 dry and you add stuff to a total weight of 7000 (for example). You will be OK for total towing weight but you still need to calculate payload.
If your tongue weight is 15% of 7000# that would be 1050. This means you are putting 1050 lbs on the hitch. Your payload capacity is 1515 so you subtract that 1050 which leaves you 465 lbs for passengers and all the stuff you want to put into the bed of the truck. In this scenario, with 4 adults at 120 lbs each and no gear you are already 15 lbs over your payload capacity even though you are under the towing capacity. If it's just 2 guys at 120 then you still have room for a couple hundred pounds of gear. Again this is an example and I do not have your exact specs. You may be able to adjust your tongue weight by shifting things inside forwards or backwards of the center balance point; it depends on the trailer manufacturer's suggestions. Boats are usually 6 - 10 %, travel trailers are commonly 10 - 15% of the trailer weight.
As you can see from the example, knowing tow rating alone is not enough. You need to know your specific requirements and how to calculate it.
I hope this helps,
Dave
disclaimer: These are the facts as I understand them. Please double check for yourself...
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