Toyota Tundra 4.6 Towing Travel Trailer
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Toyota tundra 4.6 towing travel trailer. Toyota does note in their online Tundra manual that for a trailer over 5K weight you should use a weight distribution system to spread the trailer. Most travel trailers come with electric brakes. A tranny cooler would be ideal if you.
Toyota says that any trailer bigger than 1000 lb should have brakes. In my experience the 46 can run up a 7 grade towing 6000 pounds in 3rd gear easily at 3500 rpm which is 55 mph. We have provided a link to the source of each rating typically the owners manual.
The 57 Tundra is VERY capable of towing 6000 to 10000 lb. If you select a tow-package-equipped version then the truck would certainly be capable of towing a 6K travel trailer with room to spare. On the other hand the rest of the Toyota Tundras on this list are capable of hauling a little more weight.
Especially when our first trip involved over 10000 miles cross country through mountains and flatlands through desert heat as well as 6 of snow. Which is more than these little guys can handle. The maximum towing capacity of Toyota Tundra is 10200 lbs for two-wheel drive.
When it comes to towing and hauling capacity the 2020 Toyota Tundra takes the last spot in its class. Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity Table 2009-2018. The 46 is no slouch if it makes you feel better i towed 1k with a 4 cyl Camry from CA to TX.
The OEM 4-pin connector only works with small utility trailers or boat trailers equipped with hydraulic surge brakes. Towing our travel trailer with a 6 cylinder Toyota 4 Runner apparently isnt conventional RV wisdom. You will need to equip your Highlander with a 7-pin connector and a brake controller.