Towing question for 2022+ Tundra owners

[OffRoadScott]

Question for the 2022 + 3rd Gen Tundra owners. Currently I own a 1994 Land Cruiser, 80 series and I am looking to buy something to tow it. Advertised rating should not be an issue on level ground but I am concerned about going on trips to Utah, Colorado etc. What is the heaviest you have towed with your Tundra and were you climbing and descending hills? 5500-6500# behind me descending a hill is not something I look forward to.

Looking to hear from you and read your experiences.

 

[Richhbot]

My enclosed car hauler is around 7000-7500 with a light racecar and associated gear in it, big tall unaerodynamic 24’ with lots of sharp edges and a high ride height - the weight isn’t usually the isssye on the highway in my Experience towing with gassers so much as aero.

Significant sag without weight distribution hitch, but otherwise, absolutely no concerns in the hills up or down. The towing performance from the powertrain is really exceptional and the driver aids are very impressive - stability and passing power are both a huge leap forward from my 2.5gen.

Go for it (just make sure the trailer brakes work and you don’t smoke the tongue weight with that chonky thing on the trailer). Missouri hills are not like Colorado and Utah, but they’re not nothing either. I’d have zero concerns pulling even a very unaerodynamic vehicle like an 80-series on an open trailer with how unbothered mine was on highways with an enclosed car hauler.

I have a ‘24 1794 4x4 non-hybrid with TRD Off-road, so no rear airbags

 

[OffRoadScott]

My enclosed car hauler is around 7000-7500 with a light racecar and associated gear in it, big tall unaerodynamic 24’ with lots of sharp edges and a high ride height - the weight isn’t usually the isssye on the highway in my Experience towing with gassers so much as aero.

Significant sag without weight distribution hitch, but otherwise, absolutely no concerns in the hills up or down. The towing performance from the powertrain is really exceptional and the driver aids are very impressive - stability and passing power are both a huge leap forward from my 2.5gen.

Go for it (just make sure the trailer brakes work and you don’t smoke the tongue weight with that chonky thing on the trailer). Missouri hills are not like Colorado and Utah, but they’re not nothing either. I’d have zero concerns pulling even a very unaerodynamic vehicle like an 80-series on an open trailer with how unbothered mine was on highways with an enclosed car hauler.

I have a ‘24 1794 4x4 non-hybrid with TRD Off-road, so no rear airbags

Thank you for the input. I am really considering it especially how expensive diesel is.

 

[vtl]

Thank you for the input. I am really considering it especially how expensive diesel is.

Why not a V8 Tundra and regear or supercharger? You'll also have a 60% better engine braking.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Why not a V8 Tundra and regear or supercharger? You'll also have a 60% better engine braking.

Both are great options. But I love the newer generation and the options they have.

With the newer Tundra I have thought about doing portals which essentially re-gearing and providing a lift at the same time.