My 2001 Tundra V-8 SR5 2wd has been pulling a 20-foot gooseneck stock trailer for years without any tranny issues. Not tons of power up inclines, but we get there. A full load for me is one pony, carriage, cart, and ATV to CDE’s. I really need more truck, but this one has been so reliable, I can’t quit it.
For a standard 2H GN trailer I don’t think you need a “long bed” Tundra. I have a standard bed Tundra with my FL GN and it works fine. I can do sharp turns no problem.
I have a long bed '88 F250 for my standard 2h GN and I wouldn’t want anything less. Just wouldn’t. No, for normal turning things it would probably be ok, but on tighter turns I simply wouldn’t remotely want to take the chance. But, I suppose it depends on where the hitch is in the bed. I know a few folks have had to have it farther back than they should (over the axle) because their standard bed would not otherwise allow enough GN clearance. Maybe it’s a matter of where the rear axle is in relation to the length of the bed?
And the design of the trailer’s nose – some are square, some are rounded, some pointy.
Hi, I am bringing this back up because I am looking into a newer truck to use for occasional hauling. I have an aluminum GN stock trailer and would rarely be hauling more than 5000 - 6000 pounds. I am really interested in the Tundra – had not even considered it until recently and I see it has many supporters on this forum. Just wondering if anyone else has any input.
Thanks!
I pull a 2H Aluminum with my Tundra 2012 5.7L/V8 4x4. It works for me, I keep it light, balanced, and trips are normally less than 3 hrs. This truck is also my daily driver. If I had the option of 2 cars, I would have done a F250 and a smart car. Dealer told me the diesel Tundra will be out in 2 years. Truck doesn’t sag and I have the highest rated towing tires I could find on my truck.The GN I have weighs just as much as my BP did.
I haven’t looked at the specs but if you are worried about crunching the cab, get one of these: https://www.popupgooseneckhitch.com/extended-gooseneck-trailer-coupler
I have a 9" and it gives me all the room I need to haul my Hawk with my f150 5.5’ bed (which I imagine is about like a Tundra and I am very happy with). They are also amazingly simple to work, and you can attach them outside the bed with one hand which is just a cool trick. So simple, love this hitch. It was the best add-on I’ve done to a trailer. The only reason I ever have to get in the bed is for the chains now (you just pull that cord to release and engage the ball hitch thing).
I tow with a 2013 5.7 4x4 Tundra double cab. It is rated to tow 9,200 lbs. the tow rating varies by model with the single cab towing the most. i pull a two horse Brenderup with one horse at 1,100 lbs and the other at 900lbs. No tongue weight problems with the Brenderups because they are so well balanced. i can pull the unloaded trailer around with one arm so I just have to get close when i back up the truck and then just pull the trailer under it. the Tundra has really good brakes. it also has a 3/4 ton ring gear. i can fold up the back seat and put two saddles in the rear of the cab and still put 3 people up front because I have the model with the front bench seat. really good truck, works very well for what i do.
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Hi, I am bringing this back up because I am looking into a newer truck to use for occasional hauling. I have an aluminum GN stock trailer and would rarely be hauling more than 5000 - 6000 pounds. I am really interested in the Tundra – had not even considered it until recently and I see it has many supporters on this forum. Just wondering if anyone else has any input.
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We purchased a 22’6" two horse gooseneck (with dressing room) last year and tow it with a 2014 Tundra. The trailer’s empty weight is 4250.
Almost all the newer 5.7 engines are rated well in excess of 9K weight. The problem is more about the payload limits. For our model, the payload is right at 1500 pounds max. If your trailer plus cargo is 6000 pounds then a typical tongue weight would be 1500 which is right at the limit of the payload capacity.
The best thing to do is to go weight your tongue weight with your trailer loaded as you would have it normally, then see if the tongue weight is within limits.
