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Originally Posted by Thegman
I'm wondering if anyone out there has experience with a Sequoia as a tow vehicle for a 28' Safari. It's an '04, 4WD with the tow package. I understand its puishing the max limits...but don't want this issue getting in the way of the trailer I want. I will probably purchase a diesel PU truck, but for now the Sequoia will have to do.
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hi thegman and welcome to the forums....
i'm a big fan of finding the airstream you really really want...
then getting the proper t.v. for it...
the 28 ft safaris are gonna weigh in fully loaded with supplies for your family of 5? at nearly 7300lbs right ?
your suv is rated to 6500 or less...and really once people, fuel, gear, options and stuff are IN the t.v....much less. and don't forget the hitch!
so you aren't pushing the max, you are over it....significantly.
and it really isn't about the quality of a toyota or how slow you will move forward...
it's about stopping turning, traffic, panic moves and so on...
its about tires and wheels that are over the limits,
brakes that are over the limits, axles, springs and trannys...
and so on...
it's about the safety of your family and everyone else on the highways....
there are lots of great threads here on towing needs...
no the touareg will not work...
no a range rover will not work...
no the current tundra will not work...
the nissans will be marginal too...
they've all been tried,
the post are here,
the math will confirm,
not enough truck!
you should be looking at a t.v. with a towing capacity of 10,000lbs!
why? because even 5 tons drops significantly as gear and people are filling the t.v....
and towing AT the limit isn't the goal...being safely under capacity is the goal...
some reserve means safety
and extra capacity is 'just enough' during emergencies...
so find a good 3/4 ton truck, used but with a diesel means lots of life left...
ford, dodge or the other one...but really 3/4 ton.
a nice used excursion would work great AND have room for the children...
a crew cab truck would too...lots of diesel options there too....and bargains.
sure you could wait for a new tundra.
the 07s will just handle your 28 footer...but where will the kids ride?
and these will not be discount priced...
the folks here who have finally moved to a 3/4 ton
for trailers this size all report the difference...
and the improved towing...
all of 'em...
you will too.
cheers
2air'