Which Tundra have you got?

The GCW's for 2010 and 2011 models is 15,000-16,000 lbs depending on the cab style.

You will have no problem pulling that load.

 

oh come on...

VW in your nickname, showing a ford and wondering whether a tundra could tow that lil' trailer... :beatsme:

you must be kidding, right..??

either you didn't do any serious research or you must be stirring op the pot...

( this little voice inside my head says you might as well be posting all the responses on a ford forum... so we'll play friendly... )

dikkie

 

well - we went from a 07 Dodge Ram 2500 to the Ford. But we own a Camry, Corolla and a Rav4 and was really impressed with the way the new Tundras look. However towing 2 horses I think would bring the Tundra to the max load. We tore up a transmission when we had a 2002 Ford F150 pulling 2 horses though the hills of North Carolina.
VW in my name stands for VanWinkle

 

You won't have any trouble with that trailer on a Tundra. Worst case tow rating is about 9900 lbs and that trailer is nowhere near as tall as my Rockwood and it comes in at 7200lbs loaded. The Tundra will pull that trailer no problem. It's definetly not a 2002 F150.

 

With the TOW package you shouldn't have any issues. The newer "half ton's" are a whole lot more pickup then your old Ford. People with big 5th wheel travel trailers are stressing their Tundra's pretty hard with no issues.

I added Firestone air bags to my Tundra to keep it level with heavy loads. Next time around, I will probably step up to a 3/4 ton of some sort to handle a 9,000 tractor on a heavy trailer better.

 

This table is for 2008 but it has not changed for the 2011.
table of weights and capacities.pdf

 

7k would be easy, but how much weight would be over the rear axle? That would get you way before the total weight. Like someone said, if you plan to tow it a lot you may consider air bags and E rated tires.

 

I towed a car on my car hauler (trailer=1700lbs car=4500lbs) from Atlanta to Central Florida with no problems. I'd think that a gooseneck would tow easier than my bumper pull.

 

I towed a car on my car hauler (trailer=1700lbs car=4500lbs) from Atlanta to Central Florida with no problems. I'd think that a gooseneck would tow easier than my bumper pull.

You are correct.

However, like Maylon wrote, that gooseneck is coming real close to maxing out your GVWR (different than your CGVWR)

I'm guessing 15% on the axle (aprox 1100 pounds) leaves you only +- 300 pounds for passengers/cargo etc...


I do think the Tundra will be fine with it, just quoting the manufacturer's ratings.

 

well - we went from a 07 Dodge Ram 2500 to the Ford. But we own a Camry, Corolla and a Rav4 and was really impressed with the way the new Tundras look. However towing 2 horses I think would bring the Tundra to the max load. We tore up a transmission when we had a 2002 Ford F150 pulling 2 horses though the hills of North Carolina.
VW in my name stands for VanWinkle

thanks for clarifying that..!! :tu:

i apologize, the last time we had some trolls entering and i was a bit cautious... :beatsme:

welcome to the board john, i'd say just go for the tundra, i run ( with my wife ) a small transport company in the netherlands and the tundra is awesome in towing..!! :first:

dikkie

 

well - we went from a 07 Dodge Ram 2500 to the Ford. But we own a Camry, Corolla and a Rav4 and was really impressed with the way the new Tundras look. However towing 2 horses I think would bring the Tundra to the max load. We tore up a transmission when we had a 2002 Ford F150 pulling 2 horses though the hills of North Carolina.
VW in my name stands for VanWinkle

Hey, are you related to Vanilla Ice aka Rob VanWinkle? That would be awesome if you were lol.

Get the Tundra...Ford quit using that 6.4 twin turbo diesel you have in that F250 after 2 yrs production??...how reassuring is that for you??

I like the airbag idea though for help with that gooseneck.

Good luck.
Bo

 

found this on youtube - this will end any argument about towing with the tundra - great viewing!!

Toyota Tundra Deconstructed

Part 1
YouTube - ‪Tundra Deconstructed: Episode I - The Tear Down‬‏
Part 2
YouTube - ‪Tundra Deconstructed: Episode 2 - Towing: Texas-sized‬‏

 

found this on youtube - this will end any argument about towing with the tundra - great viewing!!

Toyota Tundra Deconstructed

Part 1
YouTube - ‪Tundra Deconstructed: Episode I - The Tear Down‬‏
Part 2
YouTube - ‪Tundra Deconstructed: Episode 2 - Towing: Texas-sized‬‏

Awesome find!! I watched all 3 vid's. Hands down it is the best Gas Powered truck available right now!

 

As a counterpoint, I have a co-worker pulling a 28 foot sail boat with a new 2011 Ecoboost F-150. Your load and his are similar in terms of shear weight though, he has a lot more aerodynamic drag. Unloaded he reports getting in the low 20's MPG.

 

WAIT!!!! I'll hook to that DORF and the trailer and pull it all horses included...........No horse excretment intended.

 

7k would be easy, but how much weight would be over the rear axle? That would get you way before the total weight. Like someone said, if you plan to tow it a lot you may consider air bags and E rated tires.

and an aftermarket brake controller.

But it can easily tow this. I tow a two horse feather lite slant with dressing room (see pics) and the truck has no problems. however, I did install airbags myself. Also, have E rated tires (BFG AT/ko) and the Tekonsha brake controller. The truck tows incredibly well. I am assuming you have the 5.7 liter, and the DC. Don't tell me you got the double cab with the super short box. That makes turning tough with the gooseneck on there.

 

Hi Folks,

Some nice person just referred me to this thread... I recently bought my first truck (a 2006 Tundra SR5 with the larger engine, plus tow package). I love the truck and so far it has been perfect, but the reason I bought it was to tow horses, which I haven't tried yet.

I'm currently looking for a trailer, and our nearby dealer has a 2 horse, bumper-pull, straight-load Hawk for the right price. The trailer is 16 feet long (because it has a storage/ dressing area in the front) and weighs about 3,200 pounds empty.

I have only one horse who weighs around 1200 pounds, but I'd like to have the option of towing two full-sized horses plus gear, so fully loaded it could weigh over 6,000 pounds, maybe closer to 7,000. Is this too much weight for my truck? Also, is there an advantage or disadvantage to a longer or shorter trailer? Does one provide more stability than the other? Also, is a heavier trailer more or less stable than a light one?

I am concerned about road sway and getting up VT hills-- already decided to go with the weight distribution hitch, but will I need anything else? I've never owned a trailer before and don't have any towing experience, so definitely want to play it safe. If anyone has advice or tips-- either about the truck or trailers-- I would be grateful.

THANKS!
Alexandra

 

Your Tundra is a generation behind these so please make sure you don't overload it severely. The biggest issues I have ever had were with too much load on the bed/bumper with inadequate suspension. When your load exceeds your suspension you get all sorts of nasty side effects. Bad weight distribution is the second biggest offender.

In terms of sway, that happens when you have too much weight behind the trailer axles and not enough on the pickup drive axle. This "unloads" the pickup's rear axle and allows the trailer to shove you around causing sway on a straight level road - going around a curve or downhill is way scary and time for prayer.

In terms of length, 16' is the common size for most people and uses. A shorter trailer will turn shorter making backing up and backing around a corner more challenging. A longer trailer is harder to maneuver around people dead heading behind the wheel at gas stations, rest areas, etc. I also have mine built with a longer tongue so I can really turn tight with the trailer without putting a trailer corner into a fender or bumper.

 

i towed a concrete cart full of concrete just the other day, about 1 and 1/2 yards of concrete. they told me it weighed around 6,800 lbs. my 07 5.7 pulled it with ease, i barely knew it was back there. it was small and compact 6800 lbs tho, im sure that makes a difference. the cart was about 8ft by 5ft by about 4ft tall. i was just really careful when i stopped.

 

the newer 07+ toyota tundras can handle that weight. look at this link and decide for yourself. its towing cap for the crewmax is 10,100lbs, and goes up a couple hundred for the crew cab, and a little more for regular cab

YouTube - ‪Tundra Deconstructed: Episode 2 - Towing: Texas-sized‬‏

hope this helps! plus, dont forget that the newer Tundras come with 4:30 gears on the 5.7l V8 engines.

 

the newer 07+ toyota tundras can handle that weight. look at this link and decide for yourself. its towing cap for the crewmax is 10,100lbs, and goes up a couple hundred for the crew cab, and a little more for regular cab

YouTube - ‪Tundra Deconstructed: Episode 2 - Towing: Texas-sized‬‏

hope this helps! plus, dont forget that the newer Tundras come with 4:30 gears on the 5.7l V8 engines.

Welcome to the site, neighbor.

Please understand there is much more to max trailer weight than just those numbers.

Those numbers are for a totally empty truck.....0 passengers, cargo etc.

Have to take into account tongue/pin weight also.

CGVWR is what you need to know.

 

Time4change,

Your correct, and I thought that same thing after I posted.

 

@ Alex. You will likely be fine, but that is likely a lot of tongue weight over the bumper. If you have a choice (or are getting a another trailer)... go with the gooseneck. The weight is better set right over the suspension. Plus, turning is wicked easy with a gooseneck. You can spin the trailer in place, it's weird.

I can't say much about the engine or the suspension of your 2006. I got the 2007, which is a completely different truck.

one thing, though, make sure you get a brake controller. It is cheap ($100) and super critical.

 

Well, I finally went and traded for a new 2012 Toyota Tundra!!

 

Congrats on your new truck and you made a great color choice!!! The wheels on the Texas edition Tundras are nice and the grill also...