So my concern was unfounded!! Never should have doubted the tundra. On the way down to Moab, I took the easy way down: I15 to route 6(Spanish Fork) to I80 to US191(Moab). Truck pulled great and even got a feel for pulling around the slc. It won’t win any races off the line, but the trailer wasn’t overly noticeable.
On the way home from Fruita, Co, it got tested a bit harder. We took the scenic route: two switch back passes on route 139(Loma to Rangley,Co) and US191(Vernal, Ut to Flaming Gorge). This is where a diesel would have been nice, but at the same time the Tundra did fine. After climbing out of the Gorge the truck did great. Cruiser all the way up US191 happy as can be.
For those looking for comparison( like I was): stock 08 Tundra w/tow package, air bags and brake controller. For the load I had (2000#) in the bed and pulled a double axle trailer (2000#) w/ topless 40 (4500#). I got 8.9 mpg and averaged ~70mph when possible. View attachment 1944247
Good Deal Archie, didn't think it would be any problem besides planning the frequent fuel stops!!!
Glad it worked out!