What do you TOW with your Tundra?

AALs are in the back of the truck...I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to throw them on with life being wild right now but I'm excited! I shouldn't need new shackles, right? 92k miles on OE setup...?

 

2017 Tundra Double Cab TRD 2WD SR5 never towed anything up until the wife and I purchased this 2023 Forest River Surveyor Legend. Absolutely no issues towing, only regret is the MPG and the gas prices here in California but hey I didn’t buy a truck to worry about gas prices! The rear end rides a bit low and I will consider air bags to help with the weight. Any suggestions on air bags are greatly appreciated.

 

No air bags should be needed. How heavy is the topper though? And the trailer? It looks like the WDH could be adjusted better.

 

Topper is an inflatable topper and weighs 65 lbs! Trailer dry weight is 5200 lbs.

 

I think the Roadmaster Active Suspension is the way to go: https://activesuspension.com/products/toyota-tundra-1999-2020-hd
Keeps the ride quality when not towing, but provides the support when loaded

 

I'm with you. Not sure what others are thinking when it comes to airbags.

 

Wow! I was simply asking for advice and not a rant. You have a great day and enjoy your lunch.

 

This is the first time towing a TT, I am also learning and I was looking for advice on sag, not needing to read an opinionated rant. Let’s just move on and I will make a decision based on what I feel is best for the safety of towing and not necessarily the look of my truck as I too can careless on how it looks. Safety of my family comes first. Have a great day.

 

She wasn’t a big fan of highway. But loved the twists and turns and hills.

 

Darn, never heard of an inflatable topper. I have air bags, previous owner installed, But I don't use them to "even" out the weight. That's what the wdh is for, to plant the weight back on the front tires. Despite the peanut gallery, too much rake is going to cause drivability issues, hence safety issues. A properly set up wdh should lower the front and rear height evenly, theoretically. Realistically, it should still be damn close. And set up correctly, should provide the support needed when loaded.

 

I only use the inflatable topper when we take out the trailer as we have a Great Dane. Quite happy with it and you can find it here:
https://getflated.com/products/air-topper-full-size-standard

Otherwise I have a Bakflip Tonneau Cover that is on most of the time, tonneau cover is easy to remove and store in my garage. I have to agree that the WDH is the way to go and the TT dealer set it up. May just need a better adjustment and I will look into it. I further researched air bags and I opted to not go that route.

 

That is very cool. I saw the big head peaking out in one of your pics.
I don't trust dealers. They want a sale and to get you out the door. Maybe find the setup instructions for your hitch and spend a little down time setting it back up correctly. Based on trailer weight, and subsequent hitch weight, you and the trailer should be riding level"ish". Probably just some measuring and an adjustment, and you'll be good to go.

 

Thanks for the advice and I will definitely look into readjusting the WDH. Heading to Arizona in November and I want to ensure we are good to go.

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/YlUW4IhxFfE?si=8GuqfLrpyvRK3c0G

 

The old man added a dual axel then put a trailer hitch on the back of the travel trailer to tow the motorcycle. The quad goes in the back of the truck. Full load but the truck handled so well. Gosh, I just love my truck!

 

OBI Dweller13 Off-Road Trailer. Tundra tows great. Going to add in a transmission cooler....be on the safe side

 

Either my Golf Cart or my 48" Zero Turn if I need to go mow a buddies or parents lawn.

 

This. Because THAT let me know it was back there. Even the wife made a comment from the passenger seat you could really tell we had the camper hooked.

 

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Really. Your Taco shouldn't have had any issues with something that small.

 

Yikes! I probably had more of an issue with it than the truck did. Was really annoyed with the long hills mostly. It was a great excuse to get something bigger for traveling for sure. Plus I'm pretty sure I'm getting better mileage now as well.

 

Not much, this guy comes in just under 2500lbs loaded...

Bought the Tundra a month ago in preparation for a larger trailer (22-25'ish range). This weekend will be the first trip out with Pikey and the Tundra:

The 4R has pulled this thing across the Southwest without a single issue for the past 2+ years. Just decided we wanted a bigger trailer so the teardrop will likely be up for sale shortly.

 

Is your new trailer going to be blue to match the Tundra?

 

Just might be...

 

I never heard of a Stratus before. Looks nice.

 

They are a Thor product. This is pretty much the size/floorplan we are looking to move up to:

https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-review-2021-venture-stratus-sr231vrb-couples-trailer/

 

The photo of the blue Stratus above appears to be a bit longer trailer with possibly bunk in the back aft of the entry door.