towing with the 5.7 v8 tundra

[jgallo1]

I have a question for those of you that are towing with the 5.7 v8 tundras.
Seems like make towing is around 9.8-10k. Are any of you getting close to that pulling campers, heavy trailers, horse trailers?
If so how does the truck do going up and down grades ? Braking etc?
Thanks

 

[Gravelette]

A Tundra will run out of payload well before the max tow rating.

 

[ITTOG]

I have a question for those of you that are towing with the 5.7 v8 tundras.
Seems like make towing is around 9.8-10k. Are any of you getting close to that pulling campers, heavy trailers, horse trailers?
If so how does the truck do going up and down grades ? Braking etc?
Thanks

I had an '07 that was great towing. I towed a 6,000 pound boat with it and a 1,600 pound cargo trailer. Plenty of power and braking. In fact, I used it over my 2018 F150 3.5L twin turbo. I am not sure what your question is, "9.8-10k"? Miles is the only thing I can think of that would be about 10,000???? Grades are no problem.

 

[jgallo1]

I had an '07 that was great towing. I towed a 6,000 pound boat with it and a 1,600 pound cargo trailer. Plenty of power and braking. In fact, I used it over my 2018 F150 3.5L twin turbo. I am not sure what your question is, "9.8-10k"? Miles is the only thing I can think of that would be about 10,000???? Grades are no problem.

thank you.

I think towing capacity on these depending on the package is around 9.8k-10k correct? That is what I was referring to.
I have never towed with a Tundra. I drive a HD Diesel Ram. I have never worried about towing capacity or payload for my needs .

I was thinking if a guy needs to tow live in horse trailer and a horse. You will be pretty close to capacity. I was wondering how the truck would do towing that heavy of a load.

I am asking b/c I saw a a unicorn tundra the other day. It was an 07-13 reg cab Pyrite Mica color.
I have always loved that color and this version of the tundra it reminds me alittle bit of the 03-09 rams.
I started toying with the idea of trying to find a Reg. Cab 07-13 Pyrite Mica 5.7 v8 and flat bed it .
I thought it would be a pretty great back country truck.

 

[jgallo1]

A Tundra will run out of payload well before the max tow rating.

very true

 

[workerdrone]

I would guess same thing I do about many Toyota situations - it'll be reliable AF and suck down some gas. Braking should be up to the trailer, not additional on the truck.

 

[ITTOG]

thank you.

I think towing capacity on these depending on the package is around 9.8k-10k correct? That is what I was referring to.
I have never towed with a Tundra. I drive a HD Diesel Ram. I have never worried about towing capacity or payload for my needs .

I was thinking if a guy needs to tow live in horse trailer and a horse. You will be pretty close to capacity. I was wondering how the truck would do towing that heavy of a load.

I am asking b/c I saw a a unicorn tundra the other day. It was an 07-13 reg cab Pyrite Mica color.
I have always loved that color and this version of the tundra it reminds me alittle bit of the 03-09 rams.
I started toying with the idea of trying to find a Reg. Cab 07-13 Pyrite Mica 5.7 v8 and flat bed it .
I thought it would be a pretty great back country truck.

I don't recall payload but it had plenty of power left when towing my boat. Obviously it won't be anything like your HD Diesel Ram but was a lot better than most 1/2 tons. Especially compared to my F150.

 

[01Tracker]

I tow my camper - 1800BH (keystone Springdale) truck does fantastic!
Use tow mode and weight distribution hitch

 

[Downytide]

I've towed near max with Tundra, the biggest factor is the length of the trailer, I personally think 30ft is about the max I would go on hwy with, anything longer I wouldn't feel comfortable, braking is fine as long as you don't drive like a fool, it doesn't have engine brake like diesel so give it some distance and use the downshift function, this engine enjoys to rev when towing, so don't be shy, I average 8-9mpg when towing travel trailer, open utility trailer it's about 10-11mpg.

Another thing is the rear springs, the stock rear springs kinda suck if you tow frequent, you definitely want to look up changing the springs, I have Deaver springs and it's been great, it drives better empty and while towing.

sway bars also help a ton on stability on hwy, it's a must if you tow a lot.

Rest is pretty much the standard, I'd like to say Tundra tows better than any other 1/2 ton out there.