Another trailer question

That is a ridiculously huge slide in. Why??

 

Very good.....you know the details! So many people just can't handle detail these days.

 

In addition to downshifting to hold your speed, you should use "snub braking". Say you want to be going about 45 mph. Let your speed climb to about 50 mph then brake hard until you're down to about 40 mph then lift your foot fully off the brake and let your speed build up again.

 

It's because I'm an engineer that I stick to the limits that another engineer says the equipment is designed for...

 

And all us engineers know that the limits are set for the lowest common denominator....the guy that pays no attention, does no maintenance and blazes along at 80 mph. That's the way of the world. Things have to be stupid proof. As you no doubt know, the lawyers are involved as well limiting legal liability. Not saying you are wrong, just putting it in context. Perhaps I am wrong to encourage people to think for themselves....but I believe in folks making their own decisions and being provided with the information to do so.

 

He was over his payload because he went off max advertised vs his actual truck. He ran it for 20k plus miles before the continued over stressing eventually bent his frame. That camper is likely designed for a 4500 ot 5500 series truck, or perhaps a bare bones 3500 might be able to squeak it. Just like the OP's trailer is meant for a larger truck than the Tundra.

It's an extreme illustration of why payload ratings shouldn't be taken lightly. They have built in buffers for shock loads; not so people who think they know better can overload the equipment.

 

It's definitely an extreme example, but it illustrates the point in a way that even a caveman can understand. As for what it's designed for, I'd guess ton and a half or two ton trucks.

 

Slight correction to the snub braking. If 45 is your safe speed then you brake at 45, not 50, and run it down to 40.

 

Good point. Thanks.

 

People should think for themselves. They should also be smart enough to realize they don’t have access to all of the information Toyota considered when defining limitations. I think for myself, but I don’t disregard the instructions/warnings attached to a medication because I am sure those that manufactured it are smarter than I am.

 

That guy with the eagle cap camper is about 1,500 lbs over weight. My 2015 ford f350 camper special had a max cargo weight of 4,250 lbs. A f350 dully camper special has less cargo weight.
The camper alone weights 4,500 lbs, plus I bet he has 500lbs in the camper & a motor cycle on the back. No insurance claim here.