Last weekend a bunch of us went out to the desert here is So. Cal. My family rented a 26' travel trailer for the trip. I installed a Prodigy P2 a few weeks ago because I plan on buying our own trailer some day. Anyway, I was very impressed by the Tundra's towing capability.
The only down side was the fuel economy... 8mpg Oh well, if I was planning on towing a lot, I would have bought a diesel, right.
Here's a pic of the setup.
I just thought this was a cool shot from Superstition at sunset.
That trailer looks very similar to mine. If I keep under 60 I can mange 10 mpg. How did you like the camper? Springdale is one of the lower end models but I've been happy with it.
We liked it a lot. Only thing we'd like is a bunk bed for our girls. (2 and 4 years old) When they went to bed, we had to stay out of the trailer until we went to bed. So, a slightly different layout would be nice. Other than that it was great.
We liked it a lot. Only thing we'd like is a bunk bed for our girls. (2 and 4 years old) When they went to bed, we had to stay out of the trailer until we went to bed. So, a slightly different layout would be nice. Other than that it was great.
The floor plan is usually some sort of compromise. I wish I would have bought my TT when the kids were younger. They are both grown but still at home. They will go with me once in a while.
In what part of SD do you live? My grandparents all lived in Chula Vista and we were in north county, Esco, Poway mostly.
Boxer 1200 How big is that trailer and how much does it weight? I'm just curious because I want to by a 28ft 6500lbs trailer and I'm not sure if its too heavy for my tundra 4.7l or not.
Thanks
I was in the same situation. I Bought a 28 ft Forest River to tow behind my 2006 DC 4.7. The trailer is about 6000 pounds empty. I added the usual 400-500 in incidentals inside the trailer. Then water..... Trailer is now about 7000 pounds. The 2006 Tundra was rated at 7200 towing. So I figured it would be a little close. Pulled the trailer pretty well. The braking was a little concerning. The Gen 1 tundras don't have the best brake setup to begin with. Then I did a little more research. I did not realize there is a GCVW (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight) limit that I was at the limit. If I remember correctly, the 2006 Tundra had a tow limit of 7200 Pounds. The GCVW limit is 12,800. The empty Tundra is about 5000 pounds. Add 3-4 passengers at 150 each and 26 gallons of gas 182.......I was at the limit. That is without any additional items in the bed of the truck. I could not get notion out of my mind "What if something happened." Do I think the set up would have worked? Yeah, just at the limits on almost everything. I upgraded to a 2016 Tundra. If I were to keep the 2006, I would have upgraded the front brakes to better calipers, rotors and pads, installed disk brakes on the rear and kept the speed below 60.
Boxer 1200 How big is that trailer and how much does it weight? I'm just curious because I want to by a 28ft 6500lbs trailer and I'm not sure if its too heavy for my tundra 4.7l or not.
Thanks
I think the box is 28. Total length comes in just under 30'. I need to weigh it. Dry is 5847. I'll only carry a couple gallons of water, so I'm guestinamting it 6500 with installed options and my stuff.
I can tell it's back there. I've never driven a 4.7 so don't really know how different it really is from the 5.7.
Have a 2015 Tundra 5.7 Double Cab. I live in Northern Ca. and when we tow our 19 ft trailer and we don't pack lite and have the bed loaded we travel to Fort Bragg through mountains we achieve 10+ mpg both ways. I travel about 55 to 65 mph and have some grades at 10%.This is the first time towing and love the experience. I have p3 brake control. Our trailer weighs about 4500 unloaded. Have so much power that I don't even feel the trailer. Love the shifting and use tow/haul feature. Can;t understand why you only get 8 mpg.
The trailer I rented was 6500 dry, 30' total length. I filled the 30 gallon water tank (250lbs) and had it loaded with gear. Maybe that's why I only got 8mpg.
Nice setup. I was always of the "never trailer your bike" crowd. Then I rode across west Texas. This would be a great way to get where you want to ride and then set up a base camp.
Have you towed your rig yet with the 2016 yet? Am thinking of getting a tundra5.7 crew max and am considering getting 27 ft tt 6500# dry which sounds kinda close to what you had to tow hoping to retire in fall and am trying to map it out thanks
Have you towed your rig yet with the 2016 yet? Am thinking of getting a tundra5.7 crew max and am considering getting 27 ft tt 6500# dry which sounds kinda close to what you had to tow hoping to retire in fall and am trying to map it out thanks
Yes, several times. It tows so much better than the 2006! I never had a close call with braking on the 2006, had 1 with the 2016. Braking was excellent.
I tow a 37 ft 9500lbs dry TT. Averaged about 9mpg and that's doing some 6 percent grades too. Cruise set at 60mph, never dipped below 3rd gear going up hill
Ya I get that, I would just want some reserve especially after you load it up and put people in the truck, but I freely admit I am conservative with those things. I kinda have my own row ratings which anything over 7500 would be 3/4 ton time but like I said I like a lot of reserve.
And I don't know if my ram would handle a trailer up at 9500 lbs dry, I wouldn't try it but they do make bigger trucks like I have as well.
Either way hopefully everybody stays safe and has a good time
Nothing wrong with your line of thinking BB. I like having some reserve as well. I'm still holding out for a HD Tundra. I only have 64K on my truck now, so there is plenty of service life left before another truck is needed...hopefully. Damn all these trucks are getting expensive.
Never really notice my mpg while towing mine. I do it twice a year (bring it in the bush in May and take it out in September). Tows like a dream. Wouldn't switch my beast for anything.
Traveled from Kingsville, TX to New Braunfels 1st time towing an R-pod 179 w/wife and two kids(trailer weight 3200 lbs loaded) 14' tundra dbl cab TSS 5.7 no mods except trailer brake. Winds 5-10 mph. Averaged 11.5 mpg Minimal stops and maintaining 70 mph. Found myself having to pass slowpokes, which I'm sure didn't help fuel economy. Did not use cruise control. Truck had more than enough passing power when needed to do so safely.
If it makes you feel better I have 2008 2500 6.7 CD (tuned) 4x4 that only gets 2-3 more miles per gallon than my 2015 CM 4x4 towing the same trailer ( 7000# Toy Hauler ). The dif in fuel cost eats that up..
I tow 35ft kodiak 7300 pds dry about 7800 loaded , actually weighed it . I have WDH anti sway bars and tows it good , although you know it's back there I think the Tundra does very well under 8500 pds trailers if it's set up correctly . Not sure if it helped but I did install the trd sway bar also , I do notice a difference in regular driving , very planted feel going threw every turn . 5th wheels be careful not to exceed payload , you can't distribute the weight on those .
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