RV / Camper 35 feet

[drewnick]

35 feet = 31' camper, 4' tongue/bumper...

I have the 2007 Tundra with the following specs:

* 1,680 payload (this includes a full tank of gas)
* 10,400 towing
* 146" Wheel base
* 4.3 Rear Diff

I am looking at the Jayco Eagle 328 RLS with these specs:

* 1,015 dry hitch wt.
* 7,205 dry weight
* 9,500 GVWR
* 35' total length

My plan is to go with an Equal-i-zer or the Reese DC system. My main concern is not weight but length and tongue weight.

Do these specs seem reasonable?

[kwarstler]

I can't tell you much about specs, but I have a Crewmax 5.7 4x4 TRD Off Road package and I regularly pull a Jayco Jay Flight - 30 foot -that weighs approximately 6500# dry. I use a Draw Tite weight distribution hitch and a Reese sway bar and the trailer pulls well. The Jayco dealer set up my hitch package and I am very pleased with it. I always tow in the tow/haul mode and I never have a problem. My only complaint is my gas mileage drops to about 8-9 miles per gallon while towing. But I guess when you want to take your home with you, that's the price you pay.

[jpnca]

let me know how it handles. my plan is to pull a toy hauler with a jeep in it

[Mica57]

Have the dbl 2x. The TT is 8250 DRY............on about 9K loaded. Have the Reese dual cam. Have had no issues besides some domestic TV's literally flipping us off as i go up some serious grades in the Allagheny's(sp?) at 60 mph. I do think the length is close but have not had the feeling of ever being pushed by the trailer. A couple of key points:

1. Do not overload the trailer no matter the trailer GVW.
2. Do not overload on payload.
3. Do not think it's a good thing to go 70-75 miles an hour because we can. Stopping at that speed or getting sway started is not fun at lower speeds , imagine flying down the mountain.

The gauges do not even register any additional heat when coming up the mountain. Tows the weight well but gas does suffer big time, which is to be expected.

Interestingly we also looked at an Eagle, nice trailers, we just fell for the bunkhouse slideout in the back left on the mountaineer. One issue you have to consider is the tongue weight ...by the time you add the WDH setup you might as well add 100 pounds + to the noted tongue weiught of that model eagle. That is some heavy tongue weight but may be okay...BUT remember the tongue wgt is taken from payload, thus you are limted on passengers/cargo......even with my 875 tongue/hitch I have to travel bare bones on the truck. Good luck.

[drewnick]

I am inching closer to purchasing this TT and will let everyone know how it does.

Mica, thanks for your input, it sounds like your TT is spec'd similarly to what I'm looking at. It sounds like I'll have no issues other that payload, really. I'm considering removing the back seats in the CrewMax to help out a bit. We'll have to thoughtfully load the TT to achieve a safe payload - and we'll probably travel dry.

[Michigan-Tundra]

My wife and I am on the road traveling with our 24' fifth wheel. I have the DC 4x4 with the 5.7. The fifth wheel has a small slide and weighs about 6100 lbs empty. We began in Michigan and were in the Smokies by Gatlinburg, Tennesee until this morning, and are presently in Virginia. The Tundra does a great job towing this rig. The slap shifting is fantastic, especially in the mountains. Fuel mileage has averaged between 10.5 and 12.0 so far which I am happy with.

[kcchilds69]

I haul FEMA trailers for a living. I have towed double deckers and other trailers F-250's and such were nervous about pulling. NO PROBLEMS. The truck is more than capable to pull yours. I had a 02 tundra but shattered the bearings and tore up all the brakes. So I traded it in on the 07 and damn what a truck! I know the diesals have more torque, but from a dead stop or 75 on interstate, no truck can beat me with or without a FEMA trailer.

[Michigan-Tundra]

Just an update on our trip. We went on up to Pennslyvania and then returned to Michigan. Just under 2500 miles, with no problems. We averaged 11.5 + mpg when pulling the fifth wheel which included a lot of mountain driving and going through small towns. After leaving Pennslyvania we took the x-ways back to Michigan. One fill-up was 11.7, and one was 11.5 on the x-way, so I guess it didn't matter which approach we took. I might add that these were the computer readings and when we have calculated our mileage the computer typically reads about 3/10's lower than our actual mileage. Also our temp gauges on both the engine and the transmission never varied. After 10,ooo miles the mileage seems to have improved. Very pleased with the truck. I ran about 55 to 60 mph and up to 65 mph on the x-way.

[TUNDRAPA]

its nice to hear of other tundra/fifthwheel combos. we pulled a 28 ft jayco fifthwheel from NE Pa thru the mountains to gettysburg for our Vaca. had an awesome time both in and out of the truck...averaged 10.6 mpg and all the power we needed . we have taken several weekend trips to upstate NY.with the same results

[Jetboy]

Originally Posted by drewnick

35 feet = 31' camper, 4' tongue/bumper...

I have the 2007 Tundra with the following specs:

* 1,680 payload (this includes a full tank of gas)
* 10,400 towing
* 146" Wheel base
* 4.3 Rear Diff

I am looking at the Jayco Eagle 328 RLS with these specs:

* 1,015 dry hitch wt.
* 7,205 dry weight
* 9,500 GVWR
* 35' total length

My plan is to go with an Equal-i-zer or the Reese DC system. My main concern is not weight but length and tongue weight.

Do these specs seem reasonable?

Did you do the deed and get the TT? How is it towing? I towed a similar length and weight trailer ( a bit taller though) with my Titan for 3 seasons with no issues. I am expecting the Tundra to do even better.

[tooolman]

What fifth wheel hitch / configuration are you all using? Slider? I have a 29' Jayco fifth wheel that I would like to set up for my TT double cab.