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Pic of What I tow with my Tundra

I posted this on the 1st Gen Tundra Board as well but thought you might be interested. Here is what I Tow with my 2005 Dbl Cab 4x4 Tundra TRD.

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towing question

I towed my 6x14 trailer with my Ranger on it this weekend. It towed great, my only question is the use of overdrive. In my Titan I had to keep it out of 5th gear so the the transmission did not heat...

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Brake and signal lights not working on my trailer

I got a 2011 platinum and I tested my 7 pin at back and all I have is running lights. The ground in the 7 pin is good. I checked the fuses and they are good. I swapped a few relays and it didn’t make a...

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Can I tow this?

Hi, I've got a 2017 4.6 double cab with 4wd. The truck does not have any fancy towing packages. I'm looking to tow a 20 foot flatbed trailer that weights around 2000lbs, and a boat which weights around...

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7pin aftermarket tow wiring for 2001

Brand new with my first Tundra I paid $900 for. I bought it needing some frame repair the rest of it is good, runs great even the AC works. When I got it the rear bumper was gone and also the hitch. I...

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RCSA Killed Mileage while towing

I just went and picked up a boat, 2000 miles each way, across WA, ID, MT, ND, MN and back. On the way back we bucked a head wind, but the truck pulled great (4500LB boat and trailer), mileage was about...

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2014 Tundra TSS 4x4 - Just bought a new camper, did I over do it???

We just purchased a new Forest River Flagstaff 832CLSB travel trailer that I think has put us over on several limits but I have a couple of questions on WD. Truck: 2014 Toyota Tundra TSS 4X4 5.7L Curb...

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Has anyone carried a small motorcycle on the FRONT of their Tundra?

Does anyone carry a small motorcycle (250-650 dual sport) on the FRONT of their Tundra? Maybe using a front mounted hitch receiver and motorcycle carrier? If so could you post some pictures or let me...

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Towing TT 4,500#

Do you guys always use tow mode, and S4 if it’s flat can I go to S6? thanks I’m new to towing I have a 2021 tundra

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4.7 L Towing what size trailer/load

Well since there is a thread already started but I see everyone has the larger 5.7L I am curies how many are towing with the 4.7 L engine and what size trailers/loads. Myself, I only have a 2000 lb...

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Weight distribution and Bags

Hey y’all! So we tow our 37’ 2018 Highland Ridge Light 312BHS with our V8 5.7L tundra. I bought the tundra years ago with a 3” lift in the front and no lift in the back. This creates a really bad sag...

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Electrical issue Towing

I have a 2011 Tundra rock warrior with no signal or brake lights at tow receptacle truck side. The charging Aux pin and running lights test ok. There is nothing at the remaining 5 pins tested at the...

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2013/2014 Third gear cruise control cancel

Just got the new 2014 Tundra LTD crewmax in the Attitude black metallic, with the 5.7L. Been on this forum since i got my 07, and do a lot of towing as most of you know. I am dissatisfied however, with...

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Sequoia and Travel Trailer Recommendations

Have an '01 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4WD with 53k on it. Has factory tow package. My wife and I would like to buy a travel trailer (not a pop-up) to take a few camping trips each summer. Most of the trips...

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New to Towing - 2022 CrewMax with TT?

Brand new to towing and wondering if someone can help me out here. We bought a 33' long TT with the following specs. GVWR9,540 LbsDry Weight6,240 LbsHitch Weight740 Lbs Future looking, we're planning...

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Pulling Jayco Octane 222

Hi All, About to trigger Jayco Octane 222GL… TT: UVW 6,486/GVWR 8,200 Tongue Weight 907 w/o WDH TV: 2020 1794, 5.7l, CMX, Tow pkg. 38 gal. Add ons: TRD Dual Ex, TRD CAI, 2” lift (f&r), Larger...

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Towing Capacity

I am blown away! Someone please help me out, I am trying to get 8,000 pounds of towing capacity out of my 2005 double cab tundra v8 automatic 5 speed vvt-i truck. why can't i get this from the factory?...

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02 Sequoia towing large trailer.....thoughts?

I've got an 02 Sequoia, and have recently purchased a 20 foot v nose enclosed trailer. The trailer weighs in at 3500 lbs. I'd like to be able to load 2000-2500 lbs of gear in it, putting the weight to...

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Towing a camper RV

New to towing. I have a 2010 tundra 4.6l v8 UPK56L-CRTSKA door sticker states GVWR IS 6900 LB Manual states TWR (trailer weight + cargo ) is 6700 lb and 8200 lb with towing package I dont have a tow...

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2008 tundra 4.7 towing

Has anyone towed a 29 ft camper of 5450 lbs (Dry weight) with a tundra equipped with a 4.7? How did it do climbing hills?

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2 Tundra.

I currently own a 2016 Tundra. This is my second Tundra. I previously own a 2000 Tundra. The 2000 which I owned for 18 years had very little major repairs. This is the major reason I purchase a second...

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Need trailer harness part numbers

I have a 2008 Tundra with the tow package and want to replace the bracket and trailer wiring receptacles on my truck. I have separate 7 pin and 4 pin plugs in a bracket that hangs below the bumper. My...

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Can’t get anything out of the factor 4pin flat plug

I put a flatbed on my pickup and I want a 7 pin round plug to put trailer brakes in the pickup but I need to find the problem with the turn, stop, running lights before I can move forward I have...

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2005 tundra limited integrated hitch

I have a 2005 tundra limited and the tow hitch rusted out. Am hoping to replace it with a Reese hitch, but it looks like the bumper supports are integrated into the existing hitch. Is there a solution...

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New Sequioa owner. Sway control hitch question

New member today. Also acquired my first Sequoia 2014 platinum. I’ve only had about a month and I truly am enjoying it. We picked up a 20 foot 3200 pound dry travel trailer last week. I will be picking...

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My Dodge (Kool-Vue) to Gen I Tundra install

I know this has been written up before, mine is a little different, and I have some opinions for those that wish to do this in the future. I have read of the one Tundra install, and the links to the...

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2006 Tundra Brake Controller Harness Plug

Ok, so I just picked up a Prodigy P2 brake controller and the tundra wire harness. The wire harness is suppose to make this all "plug and play". The problem is I can't find the "plug" part. My owners...

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Sequoia: Towing Questions, Issues & Stories

Towing Anyone tow with their Seq? Any thoughts? Alex

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Web sites to offer hauling?

I have a trip out to DFW, TX from L.A. towards the end of June. I'm taking a fairly small approx 500 cubic feet trailer with enough belongings to keep me going until my moving truck arrives. I'll be...

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Towing - 3rd Gen Tacoma or 1st Gen Tundra

So as title states I just purchased a 5150 dryweight travel trailer and I have 2 vehicles currently Vehicle 1 - 2021 Tacoma Double-Cab V6 3.5L - Stated Tow Capacity 6800 lbs per Toyota Vehicle 2 - 2000...

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towing with no tow/haul switch?

Hey folks. I purchased my double cab SR5 4.7 2 weeks ago and was told it had the tow pkg. The sticker even shows that it can tow 8100 lbs and has hitch rcvr/supplemental A/T cooler, 4.10 Rear diff...

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2014 towing issues

Hi, 2014 Sr5 4x4 V8 5.7L, do I need a brake controller or is that already pre-wired into my truck? Also, my haul switch (on shift lever) appears to be stuck (off), is there a fix for that). thanks

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Effects on MPG of Extra Height Cargo Trailer

I have a 7w x 16L x 7H cargo trailer and I regularly get 12mpg towing it with my 07 Tundra 5.7 with only 800lbs cargo. I’m wondering if the extra foot of height is costing me mpg with extra drag. Has...

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No power at factory brake controller harness - need help

2011 Sequoia. Attempting to install a Tekonsha P3 controller using the appropriate adapter cable (3040). I have the identical setup in my 2007 Tundra, so I was able to move the two controllers and...

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Toyota Brake Controller Equals Poor Braking

I posted the following yesterday in the 2Gen-Tundra forum, thought I might get a better response here: I tow a 7000 pound travel trailer and tow using the factory mounted brake controller. I have very...

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