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Concerns of frequent hauling

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by sc134, Apr 30, 2019.

  1. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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    sc134

    sc134 [OP] O.P.S.

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    Hey Guys, just wondering any of you guys haul a lot with your trucks?

    To make things short, i run a rental business and constantly towing around trailers. Not extremely heavy but primarily the truck is pretty much only used for that.
    I tow
    -Pairs of Jetskis
    -RZR’s 2 and 4 seaters on flat bed trailers
    -Maverick X3 2 and 4 seaters on flat bed trailers

    Pretty much all i tow. It’s under the weight capacity of the truck.
    Truck has a 7” lift on 35s r20s
    Lifts been on for about 20k miles now.

    Truck has 43k miles

    Would you have any concerns with enforcing something?
    I’m traveling to Arizona in two weeks and have been debating whether i should take the truck.
    Never had a hiccup on it.
    Just been traumatized by forums ive been reading of drive shafts breaking, u joints failing, etc.

    Thanks guys!

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  2. Apr 30, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    realtorblake

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    I'm going to be towing a Maverick RC Turbo R in a 24-26' car hauler with living quarters in my 2019 as soon as I sell my Harley. Total trailer weight of around 6,500 lbs. If it doesn't pull it well.. I see a used 3/4 or 1 ton in my future. Keeping the Tundy though! The end goal is a King of Hammers race finish in the UTV class.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    realtorblake

    realtorblake Tundra Thunda

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    Oh yeah... that is a good looking truck!
     
  4. Apr 30, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    itsjustmetal

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    If it can tow a space ship
    I think you will be ok haha. I’d be more worried about the 7” lift and 37” wheels taking a toll on parts over towing. Truck looks killer though.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2019 at 10:20 PM
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    sc134

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    Lol the spaceship was haul was assisted by other motors.
     
  6. Apr 30, 2019 at 10:20 PM
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    sc134

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    Thanks! :)
     
  7. Apr 30, 2019 at 10:21 PM
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    sc134

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    The truck has no issue hauling at all. Just wondering if should be worried with a 300 mile one way trip after the fact that i use this truck primarily for hauling.
     
  8. Apr 30, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    realtorblake

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    I think you will be fine!
     
  9. May 1, 2019 at 1:12 AM
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    Bheid

    Bheid It's not a toy, it's a Toyota.

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    I haul a 7,000 lb travel trailer and have no worries. As long as you stay current on basic maintenance and properly maintain your trailers you shouldn't have issues.
     
  10. May 1, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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    Say it isn’t so!!! Why would Toyota fake it? Haha interesting though, I actually didn’t know that. Now I need to go and look it up
     

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