two_bit_score
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Real nice trailer!
Need 10,000 lb trailer for new Tundra
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Real nice trailer!
crazyal
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I wouldn't worry about the Tundra. Back when i was racing I bought a 26' enclosed Haulmark trailer (2 6k axles). When I bought it one of my friends was going to borrow a 1 ton from his work to pull it. When that fell through I used my Tundra. Not sure how much the trailer weighed but I'm guessing at least 3k. The car had to be 3200 without the driver and I had at least another 1000 worth of parts, tires, and tools.
Weight wise I was right at the max for the truck but anyone who has ever pulled an enclosed trailer on the highway knows they are a much harder pull than a flatbed trailer. The flat front of the trailer, 64 sq feet, is like a parachute. My Tundra pulled at 70 down the interstate with no problems for 200 miles round trip, 20 times a year, for 3 years. My Tundra is running great. After 130k miles I finally changed the tranny fluid and had it tested, not a single problem. That was with the 4.7 engine. The truck is a workhorse.
Weight wise I was right at the max for the truck but anyone who has ever pulled an enclosed trailer on the highway knows they are a much harder pull than a flatbed trailer. The flat front of the trailer, 64 sq feet, is like a parachute. My Tundra pulled at 70 down the interstate with no problems for 200 miles round trip, 20 times a year, for 3 years. My Tundra is running great. After 130k miles I finally changed the tranny fluid and had it tested, not a single problem. That was with the 4.7 engine. The truck is a workhorse.
doall
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I agree with crazyal. don't worry about the Tundra. I have a new crewmax 4x4 with the 5.7, it is the strongest gas burner you will ever drive. It is stronger than my friends gas burner chevy 2500. Just be careful, they are not equal in other areas though.
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I really think the only thing that matters here are the specs and the math. Look up the weights, add them up, and be sure they don't exceed the trailer or truck specs.
All this stuff about how the truck "feels" while towing is interesting, but a haul is either overloaded or it's not. There is no gray area and there is no subjectivity.
If you are over loaded, have fun when you get stopped and inspected. And when you have an accident and hurt someone, and it's discovered that you were overweight, have fun with the law suit - the fines will be the least of your problems.
All this stuff about how the truck "feels" while towing is interesting, but a haul is either overloaded or it's not. There is no gray area and there is no subjectivity.
If you are over loaded, have fun when you get stopped and inspected. And when you have an accident and hurt someone, and it's discovered that you were overweight, have fun with the law suit - the fines will be the least of your problems.
