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Towing a 27ft camper

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by Big Dawg, May 13, 2019.

  1. May 13, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Big Dawg

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    Hello,

    I'm new to the family downsizing from a F250 diesel to the 2016 5.7 SR5 Tundra with a 6 inch Pro Comp Lift, 35's, and only 24k miles on it. Can some one give me some feedback and tips on towing capabilities as I pull a 27 ft camper that weighs about 7500 empty, Is the Tundra going to live up to its name for towing 10500? Do i need to do any mods? Also can I get some tips on better gas mileage for the future. Thanks and excited to hear some feedback!
     
  2. May 13, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    phabej

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  3. May 13, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    Moon Puppy

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  4. May 13, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    jeremyd

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    Yea ! It’ll tow it ! Gas mileage will be about 7 mpg.
    There are no tips for better gas mileage. Lol
     
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  5. May 13, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    I don’t know if it’s been done but look into 4.88 gears for the 35 inch tires. That could possibly help a little bit getting it back into its power curve.
     
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  6. May 13, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    A weight distribution hitch and maybe rear air bags to raise the rear if the bed is sagging because of the hitch weight and a loaded bed.
     
  7. May 13, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    It will tow it but you will get about 9mpg, helper bags wouldn't hurt.
     
  8. May 13, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    A TRD Big Brake kit wouldn't hurt.
     
  9. May 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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    Danimal86

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    Just make peace with the fact that you are gonna filler up quite a bit and you will be a happy camper.
     
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  10. May 13, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Tip of the day, "great job"
     
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  11. May 14, 2019 at 3:09 AM
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    which truck do you suggest to me Toyota Tundra or Chevy Colorado, we have to buy for roadside service near me, we have to use it for towing purposes.
     
  12. May 14, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    jeremyd

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    He asked about gas mileage and if it would tow it...Did you want me to kiss his ass and tell him to go back to a diesel ?
     
  13. May 14, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    You came on a tundra forum asking which to buy? you know what people are going to say. And no one buys a chevy Colorado to tow...
     
  14. May 14, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    buubuahahahaha..

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