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Towing capacity for my tundra

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by 2elkhunt, Jun 2, 2024.

  1. Jun 2, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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    2elkhunt

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    I have a 2018 tundra creamed sr5 with a 5.7. I’m looking at a 23’ camper that weighs 4780 empty, hitch weight of 570 and 2420 capacity. I have no idea how to figure tow rate for it. I think the tundra has a 10,200 tow rating and 1560 payload. Can anyone help me figure this out?

    thanks
     
  2. Jun 2, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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    blenton

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    There are a couple of ways to find that information. If you have the original manual, you can look up your cab/motor/drive configuration and it will show you the towing specs. I'm unaware of any 5.7L tundra with LESS than 7000 lbs tow capacity except for a few early models that you could get without the tow package, but virtually every other 5.7L tundra came with the tow package which pushes the tow cap up around 10k lbs +- a few hundred pounds.

    Payload is listed on the door placard of the driver's door. It will show front and rear axle ratings, as well as available payload. If you want to know payload to the number, you can run your truck across a truck scale at a truck stop.

    A trailer that size who'll be no sweat for your tundra, IMO.
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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    A good safe guideline, is “if you can put your load in a wheelbarrow, you can safely haul it with your tundra”











    sorry in advance for the sarcasm, I realize it was not helpful but this topic has been hashed out probably 237 times and the answer doesn’t really change much.
    General consensus;
    MFG ratings never match the door rating sticker.
    Tundras are well built and can survive some overload conditions.
    Try not to exceed the door sticker rating
    Weighing your loaded truck helps you keep track.
    Good luck!
     
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    4100# empty and 6080 gross. My 21 towing capacity is 9,200. It does just fine. You're going to have to change the oil every 5k and consider doing a trans drain and fill more often than those that don't tow. Don't oversize the weight distribution hitch. Try to find one rated for 8,000# maxPXL_20240501_230107378.jpg
     
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