Hybrid (or not) for towing?

I am planning on getting a 1794 in the next couple of months. I have been debating if the Hybrid is beneficial for towing. I plan on getting a travel trailer in the 6k-7k weight range next year. I did a test drive on both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid this past weekend. I could tell the obvious difference in acceleration. I have been telling myself that the added torque will be helpful in towing the trailer. But I might be wrong.

Does anyone have experience towing with both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid? If so does it make a difference?

Thanks for you thoughts.

 

I think the main advantage of the Hybrid is the extra torque for towing. If I towed anything heavier than my Kendon motorcycle trailer I would get a Hybrid.

 

Depends on what you plan on towing and how heavy it is. I've towed ~8k pounds a few times with my non-hybrid and it does great. Plenty of power, even at elevation in the mountains and I have bigger heavier tires too. I'm assuming the extra torque of the hybrid setup would be beneficial from a stop but I have been pleased with the non-hybrid thus far

 

I tow 5k+ with probably 600+ tongue 6 hours monthly with a non-hybrid.

I have zero complaints about power or squat issues even through WV mountains.

 

you'll get more horsepower and torque with the hybrid, which leads to better acceleration. It's not a necessity though, more a boost in performance.

 

Non hybrid owner here wishing I’d grabbed the hybrid. Tow around 8000lbs and the regular gas pulls great, but could always use that extra power for more acceleration and merging especially on inclines. Plus, having a hybrid should help with a slight boost in towing fuel efficiency, no?

 

I have towed over 8K with my non hybrid 22 Limited. It did amazing. I truly didn't feel it behind me when taking off, it shocked the daylights out of me. On the highway, it did fantastic. I was able to accelerate just fine even at 65-70. Was it like I had no trailer? NO, but very acceptable. And this comes from an owner of a previous 2004 Ford Excursion 6.0 diesel that was tuned. My Toyota surely is not my old Excursion it replaced. But is plenty adequate and much more dependable.

I not suggesting you ditch the idea of the hybrid version. Don't make the decision because you feel you "NEED" it to tow comfortably.


Mike

 

Funny enough, I have an 03 F250 6.0 and I love it (most of the time). I use it for heavier stuff, but the Tundra does surprisingly well for anything around that 8k mark or less

 

When I picked up my '24, I was told the Hybrid is tuned for towing, not that the non-hybrid can't do it. I was upgrading from a 3rd gen Tacoma and looking at picking up a toy hauler. We ended up with about a 7400 lb trailer. So far, I couldn't be more happy with the performance of the hybrid. a few tweeks and its all good to go.

 

I tow 6,000 with a 5.7 and never once felt I needed more power. Entrance ramps are a blast. No need to pull to the left lane to let me in. I'm above highway speeds before I merge. Without smashing the pedal to da metal.

With higher registration fees and possibly higher insurance costs, is it worth it?

 

I tow a 6500lb trailer and my hybrid does great. Biggest complaint in my hybrid is the pathetic payload. My model has a payload of 1360lb. Tongue weight, hitch, Toyota tonneau cover, myself/ wife/ kids/ dog, and I'm maxxed out. I can maybe put 100lbs of gear in the bed but only if I load my trailer in a way to decrease tongue weight.

At least with non-hybrid you have a higher payload capacity.