Is 6500lbs enought capacity to tow?
12-15-2006 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin S.
Crew cab, full size. The V8 musters 271 hp and 313 lb-ft of torque and is offered with the five-speed automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 7,100 pounds. I have the TRD 4X4 set up with the trailer towing package which includes a transmission fluid cooler. I have a weight distribution hitch and an anti-sway device installed. I make certain the trailer and truck tires are properly inflated and in excellent shape...and repack and replace the trailer wheel bearings as needed.
I tow a 20 ft. Haulmark (Thanks John Gordon) enclosed trailer with my 3,050 Lb 993 car, total towing weight about 6,200 Lbs. I get about 11.5 mpg when towing, 17 when not.
This is a great set up....it tows like a dream. The weight distribution and anti-sway are helpful...I initially towed the trailer home, 200 miles without the weight distribution and anti-sway. It was OK, but it did wiggle a bit from time to time. Now, post weight distribution and anti-sway, its a dream.
Sure I could have gone to a 250 or 2500 diesel...but that was another $20,000 over the $32,000 I paid for the Tundra. I am a happy camper.
I tow a 20 ft. Haulmark (Thanks John Gordon) enclosed trailer with my 3,050 Lb 993 car, total towing weight about 6,200 Lbs. I get about 11.5 mpg when towing, 17 when not.
This is a great set up....it tows like a dream. The weight distribution and anti-sway are helpful...I initially towed the trailer home, 200 miles without the weight distribution and anti-sway. It was OK, but it did wiggle a bit from time to time. Now, post weight distribution and anti-sway, its a dream.
Sure I could have gone to a 250 or 2500 diesel...but that was another $20,000 over the $32,000 I paid for the Tundra. I am a happy camper.
12-15-2006 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 177mph
A Tundra huh? Thats one of those "smaller pickups" as defined by some. Sounds dangerous....
12-15-2006 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 177mph
A Tundra huh? Thats one of those "smaller pickups" as defined by some. Sounds dangerous....
Hey, at least he added the weight distribution hitch and anti sway bar device....
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