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What is safe for towing a travel trailer

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Wes4Debi, Jul 3, 2023.

  1. Jul 3, 2023 at 6:09 PM
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    Wes4Debi

    Wes4Debi [OP] New Member

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    I'm new and it probably already has been answered...
    I have a 2017 Tundra 4.6L V8 with the standard towing package with brakes. I am looking at a Travel trailer that has a dry weight of 4,926ibs with a hitch weight of 520lbs and GVWR is 6,500lbs... Will this be too much of a burden on my Tundra?
    I have tries so many calculations and I'm kind of confused if tjis will kill my truck...
     
  2. Jul 3, 2023 at 6:13 PM
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    Hbjeff

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    I would feel fine doing that. If you tow a lot of miles, e rated tires for sure they feel better
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2023 at 6:49 PM
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    KingsAustin

    KingsAustin Grey Goose II

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    I know someone who is towing a Imagine 22MLE trailer with his Tundy V6. He doesn't have any problems towing. Google and compare this trailer to yours to see if the numbers are comparable. Also, if I could give you one piece of advice.......weigh your truck at a CAT scale empty as well as with your intended occupants, full fuel or half full and whatever you expect to carry in the bed. When you purchase your trailer, weigh that thing empty and loaded for your normal trip. You may be surprised on the results.

    Good luck and travel safe!
     
  4. Jul 3, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    Bakershack

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