anyone tow a 24' enclosed with a Tundra?
11-05-2018, 09:10 PM
#31
A quick chime in...most know there is a protocol from the manufacturer (Reese?) for setting up a WDH. And nothing wrong with using a scale to see how much weight you have on the hitch. I know I am an outlier, but I towed a 20' ATC, about 6,200 Lbs with trailer and car, with a 2006 Toyota Tundra V8....I put 620 Lbs of load on the hitch. The ATC axles are spaced 1 foot further apart than conventional trailers....supposedly to address sway. It seems to have worked, and no WDH.
11-05-2018, 11:29 PM
#32
So - you're ok with a truck you paid 45k for, brand new, being in the shop for 45 days over 30k miles? Perhaps your standards are lower.
The Nissans have a horrible track record. I suppose any truck can experience problems but this is from multiple reviews.
My 2015 GMC Denali has never been in the shop beyond brake pads and tires at 65k.
The Nissans have a horrible track record. I suppose any truck can experience problems but this is from multiple reviews.
My 2015 GMC Denali has never been in the shop beyond brake pads and tires at 65k.
Are you OK with your truck not having keyless entry? They have it on a $15k chevy spark but not any pickup at any price. Awesome.
11-06-2018, 09:42 AM
#33
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I do have keyless entry. All GM models do. Perhaps you meant keyless start? The little pushbutton on the dash? They are different.
Regardless - enjoy your nissan.
11-07-2018, 02:58 PM
#35
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11-19-2018, 07:39 AM
#36
I am currently pulling a 24 foot enclosed trailer with my 2014 Tundra. 5.7L with the trailer package and Curt chain type WDH.
So far I have made several 2-300 mile trips loaded with furniture down I-95. I was nervous at first with the semi truck traffic, but the truck has done very well without drifting or being pushed by the wind. My loads have probably not exceeded 6500lbs (3700lb trailer), and all of my towing has been flat land.
Adjusting the WDH to maintain a level or slightly tipped up trailer made a huge difference in MPG and porpoising. I currently get between 9.5-10.5 mpg on my trips. I also spend most of the trip in the right lane, as the truck pulls most comfortably at 60-65mph.
we will be pulling a boxster and full spares for the champcar season next year, so we will see how the Tundra holds up. It's tough to swallow moving up to a 2500 when the tundra handles all of my needs, and it's paid off. Especially when it comes to a racing budget.
So far I have made several 2-300 mile trips loaded with furniture down I-95. I was nervous at first with the semi truck traffic, but the truck has done very well without drifting or being pushed by the wind. My loads have probably not exceeded 6500lbs (3700lb trailer), and all of my towing has been flat land.
Adjusting the WDH to maintain a level or slightly tipped up trailer made a huge difference in MPG and porpoising. I currently get between 9.5-10.5 mpg on my trips. I also spend most of the trip in the right lane, as the truck pulls most comfortably at 60-65mph.
we will be pulling a boxster and full spares for the champcar season next year, so we will see how the Tundra holds up. It's tough to swallow moving up to a 2500 when the tundra handles all of my needs, and it's paid off. Especially when it comes to a racing budget.
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11-20-2018, 11:31 AM
#37
I've done about 5k miles pulling a 24' enclosed trailer with both cars and furniture in it behind my 2011 5.0 F150, and I think I'm about done with that. Planning on getting a GMC 2500 Sierra Denali. The F150 is great if it is flat, and smooth. It struggles going up passes, usually dropping into 3rd gear and chugging up hill at about 50 mph. If it's flat I can hit cruise control and it'll tow just fine at 65 or 70. Getting passed by big rigs is probably the worst part with the sucking effect pulling you in towards them. It's fine if you're ready for it - occasionally one will sneak up on me and it can be a bit of a white knuckle affair. Anywho, I'm done hauling it with the F150 - time to go to 3/4 ton. So it can be done with a lighter truck, it's just not as much fun. I also worried about the transmission but so far no issues. Looking forward to 900+ ft lbs of torque!
11-25-2018, 12:06 AM
#38
Instructor
Thread Starter
Thread got a little off track, so I'll summarize and close out. yup, apparently you can pull a 24' steel enclosed race trailer with a 1/2 ton or japanese equivalent, but there will be white knuckle times. honestly, I've had several emergencies (trailer blew a tire, guy stopped on highway with no warning, etc) while towing the race trailer with my current F250 and if I had any less control, they all would have ended in an accident. So while it appears I could drop down to a Tundra, I think I'll stick with the added safety of a 3/4 ton.
thanks for the input.
thanks for the input.
11-26-2018, 01:34 PM
#39
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09-22-2019, 08:13 AM
#40
Instructor
a 3/4 ton is a good start, the safest combo though is investing more into the trailer:
- convert to hydraulic disk brakes
- add an anti lock controller
- upgrade tires beyond a 75 mph max speed rating
- convert to hydraulic disk brakes
- add an anti lock controller
- upgrade tires beyond a 75 mph max speed rating
09-26-2019, 01:37 PM
#41
Instructor
My buddy tows his S197 mustang (~3750lbs) + 24' enclosed steel trailer with a 2010 Tundra. I tried to warn him to shop for something else, particularly a diesel, but even a different gasser would be better. The 6 speed trans does not have enough gears and the port injected v8 is not miserly on fuel.
He drives at a reasonable highway speed 65-70mph in the relatively flat midwest. t basically never gets into 6th gear. He sits at around 3000rpm on the highway, which is neither fuel efficient nor relaxing. The chassis is otherwise perfectly capable. He has a WDH w/ antisway and has no other issues. He averages around 8mpg fully laden. That's worse than my buddy's 957 GTS towing a 24' aluminum enclosed trailer (~10mpg @ 75-80mph) or the ~13-14mpg I get with my 958 CD towing a 24' aluminum enclosed trailer (@70mph).
He drives at a reasonable highway speed 65-70mph in the relatively flat midwest. t basically never gets into 6th gear. He sits at around 3000rpm on the highway, which is neither fuel efficient nor relaxing. The chassis is otherwise perfectly capable. He has a WDH w/ antisway and has no other issues. He averages around 8mpg fully laden. That's worse than my buddy's 957 GTS towing a 24' aluminum enclosed trailer (~10mpg @ 75-80mph) or the ~13-14mpg I get with my 958 CD towing a 24' aluminum enclosed trailer (@70mph).
10-10-2019, 02:29 AM
#42
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38 Galons and more
I've towed a ton with a 2008 Tundra, trailer at about 8500 lbs. Started with the truck stock and distro hitch with no issue. The distro hitch is a bit of a pita so I switched to airbags and a TRD sway bar. Truck towed perfect and never used the distro hitch again. Only issue I ever had was fuel tank size and range but I think the newer models have a 38g tank.
