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12-04-2016, 12:37 PM
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New Member
2015 30' Flying Cloud
Kailua
, Hawaii
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Toyota Tundra as a Tow Vehicle
I recently purchased a 30ft Flying Cloud bunk and am researching my TOW Vehicle options. Any feedback on Toyota Tundra V8, 5.6L 4x4 as a tow vehicle for a trailer this size?
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12-04-2016, 12:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
, xxxxxx
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,349
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There is a recent thread on this topic lots of good information.
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12-04-2016, 12:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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It should work fine. Just watch your payload. If you want to carry a motorcycle in the truck bed, this might not be the best choice. But if its you and your significant other and your knick knacks, it should work fine.
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12-04-2016, 01:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH
There is a recent thread on this topic lots of good information.
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Here is the link: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...ra-160063.html
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12-05-2016, 11:38 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 23' International
Saturna
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 243
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I had a Tundra V-8, 4x4 ...I dont recall the displacement but I think it was a bit less that what you cite..
I towed a 23' International and after a couple of trips though the BC Rockies and Washington / Oregon highways, I dumped it. The engine could not cope with the load. Climbing hills to the Kootney Pass or Siskayous Pass at 3,500+ rpm and 25 mph was nuts.
I traded it for a RAM 1500 with Hemi engine and have never looked back. I can accelerate up the same hills that were a struggle before, even with the interior and the bed of the pickup loaded with equipment.
Cheers!
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12-05-2016, 12:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Oak Ridge
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 31
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I've had a 2012 tundra since 2012 and have pulled a 25 ft airstream over 50,000 miles down the east coast, up to New Foundland, Alaska and all over the southwest, the US and Canadian Rockies.
Never have I had a problem.going up
Or down mountains. Correct brake setting on the as will greatly extend truck brakes.
Have traveled with friend pulling 34 footer with his 2014 tundra with no problems as well.
Replaced smaller gas tank with a 40+ gallon one giving me 400 mile range.
Now have 78000 miles on truck and she is still humming along. Plan three more
Wbcci caravans before thinking about trading.
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12-05-2016, 01:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2008 20' Safari SE
Charlotte
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 147
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Quote:
Originally Posted by damascus
Replaced smaller gas tank with a 40+ gallon one giving me 400 mile range.
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Never even thought to ask if that was possible. Would solve my #1 complaint about our Tundra. Did you do that yourself?
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12-05-2016, 01:31 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,606
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When I replace my 2007 Tundra with a 2016,I ordered it with the 38 gallon tank.
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12-05-2016, 02:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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It is actually 5.7L engine...
I tow a Classic 30 with a 2007 Tundra.
It does well.
I love my truck.
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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12-05-2016, 02:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Saint CHarles
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
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TO RMB.
I would expect your Tundra with the V8 was the 4.6 liter engine. The 5.7 is the same same as the 5.7 Hemi that works so good for you.
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12-05-2016, 02:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Depending on the year model-
The Tundra had a 4.7L until '12 or '13 then switched to a 4.6L that actually has a little more horsepower and torque- somewhere in the 300 hp range.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
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12-05-2016, 02:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 27' FB International
LA LA Land...
, California
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 290
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I pull a 27FB International up the Conejo Grade (7%) going 65 mph with the pedal only half way down. Been all over the West and never had a problem pulling the trailer up mountains. Have a 2011 5.7L Tundra.
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12-05-2016, 03:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 28
Euless
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 338
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change in towing states for 4.6L Tundra
Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
Depending on the year model-
The Tundra had a 4.7L until '12 or '13 then switched to a 4.6L that actually has a little more horsepower and torque- somewhere in the 300 hp range.
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Toyota lowered the tow rating for the 4.6L with the new body in 2014
2013 curb weight - double cab 5085/5385 ( 4x2/4x4).
2014 curb weight - double cab 5185/5185
GVWR was unchanged, at 6900
2013 payload is 1410/1335 for 4x2 non tow/tow, and 1330/1255 for 4x4
2014 payload is 1410/1310, non tow/tow, no change for 4x4 vs 4x2
2013 max towing 8200 (4x2) and 7900 (4x4)
2014 max towing 6800 (4x2) and 6500 (4x4)
I have a 2013 double cab with the 4.6L and tow package and I tow a 6,000 lb when loaded Argosy 28'. I have pulled 7%-8% grades at 50 mph at 3500 rpm in lower gears without difficulty, however, If I get caught behind a slow moving truck half way up I can't speed back up. I would not want to tow anything heavier with the 4.6L. The last time I looked a a Tundra brochure it indicated that the tow package is now only available with the 5.7L.
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12-05-2016, 03:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2000 30' Excella
2014 30' Classic
Princeton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 302
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Tundra
I had a 2010 Tundra and it was fine. Pulled a 30 ft. Classic.
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12-05-2016, 10:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 22' Safari
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 374
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Tell Me it isn't So!
Quote:
Originally Posted by damascus
I've had a 2012 tundra since 2012 and have pulled a 25 ft airstream over 50,000 miles down the east coast, up to New Foundland, Alaska and all over the southwest, the US and Canadian Rockies.
Never have I had a problem.going up
Or down mountains. Correct brake setting on the as will greatly extend truck brakes.
Have traveled with friend pulling 34 footer with his 2014 tundra with no problems as well.
Replaced smaller gas tank with a 40+ gallon one giving me 400 mile range.
Now have 78000 miles on truck and she is still humming along. Plan three more
Wbcci caravans before thinking about trading.
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You might cost me money with talk like that! So far I have been pretty happy with the rear kitchen layout on my 22 foot 2004 Safari (captured gently used in 2014). But if I knew my 2014 Tundra could pull a 30 footer, I might get the FEVER that most folks get... wanting a BIGGER trailer.
Please tell me the Tundra doesn't do quite as well as you said (its okay to lie to me 'cause I want to believe I have an 8000 mile tow vehicle that isn't ready to tow an considerably bigger rig! <grin>)
My Tundra has the smaller tank, but I carry two metal Geri cans in the truck bed under the Leer topper, so I figure if I need to go the extra miles, I can (although the obvious response would be that with a 38 gallon tank with the same two Geri cans in the back I would be close to 50 gallons). I find that if I go 150 miles at an average of 60 mph on the freeways, I am ready to stop at the 3 hour mark and walk around... check the load, etc.
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12-05-2016, 10:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 30' Flying Cloud
Greenwood Village
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 28
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I owned a 2015 Tundra 1794 and I bought a 30' Flying Cloud. After I picked up the trailer and drove it to my garage to store it, I went and traded it in. For one it looked like the back end was in such a squat and it ran that engine hard. Than I looked at payload and was way over, I have a shell on the back, pro pride hitch and no family in the car yet or gear. I went overboard and got a 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins with air suspension, but I no longer have to worry about payload, hills up or down and can travel safe. Just my opinion but don't do it
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12-06-2016, 08:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Boca Raton
, Florida
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 28
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I have been towing with my 2008 TRD SR5 5.7 liter since I bought the truck new in 08. I added Firestone air bags and a 48 gallon gas tank. No issues for over 150000 miles all over the US and Canada. Awesome truck!
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12-07-2016, 10:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Crowley
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 37
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I tow my '07 safari se 25 ss with my '10 ( 'oh-ten' as I like to say) 5.7l tundra. Salsa red pearl and outlined white letters so it's pretty, and pretty fast. TRD offroad, tow & cold weather pkg, weight distribution hitch (only), plus a tweak here and an upgrade there... But you know these days, it really is hard to get it wrong. Nonetheless, I cant imagine there's another vehicle better suited to tow my 25 ss, all things considered. Respectfully. George 🏁
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12-07-2016, 05:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 22' Sport
Concord
, California
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by teagues
Never even thought to ask if that was possible. Would solve my #1 complaint about our Tundra. Did you do that yourself?
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The new Tundra starting 2016 comes with a 38 gallon tank I have no problems as a TV. Highly recommend it
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12-07-2016, 06:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
San Luis Obispo
, California
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 104
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Having just traveled for almost 3 months and 11,000 miles, the 38 gallon tank on the 2016 Tundra is great, actually the whole truck was a great TV.
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2016 Tundra
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