2005 Tundra Doublecab-Airstream Safari 25B

Steve97365 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 11:42 PM

I posted on the 1st gen forum also, but found this forum later. I'm committed to purchase a 2008 Airstream Safari 25B with a dry weight of 5100 pounds and a hitch weight of a little over 650. Will the Tundra handle it well? I will install a weight distributing hitch, and I already have a Voyager brake controller. I've always wanted an Airstream, and this deal is too good to pass up. $15,000 off MSRP. Any thoughts

fivecodys · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 10:31 AM

I pulled an ALJO 250LT TT with my 05. It weight 6100 lbs. (real weight)
The truck pulled it well but I could really tell it was "back there".
Invest in a good WD hitch, sway control, and brake controller.

With my 05 I towed with the overdrive off. The power band seem to lie at about 3,000 to 3,500 RPM's. It never ran hot. Even on long grades at 3,500 RPM's it ran cool. It pulled the hills pretty good but if I lost my momentum there was just not enough horse power to regain it.

I pulled that trailer for 2 years and then bought the 07. Huge difference between the two.

You will be right at your max tow when you are loaded. You will have to decide if you are comfortable with that.

Enjoy the new trailer.

Bill