2014 Tundra 4.6 and Rockwood 2104s

[emd2000tbd]

I just bought a 2104s and will be towing it with my 2014 Tundra with the 4.6 and 3.909 gears. The trailer weight is about 4,100lbs and even though the truck is rated to tow 6500lbs I am just curious if anyone has a similar set up and your thoughts on how well the truck performs towing this weight.

[chris1911]

My 2011 4.6 has the tow package and is rated for 8200 lbs. I pull a 29ft, 5500 lb TT with no problems.

[HONDAMAN174]

Should be just fine.


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[goduc]

You'll be fine in TX. Probably struggle a bit in higher mtn passes.

[Jeff in NC]

I would think you will be fine with that set up. My 2011 Tundra (2wd 4.6 double cab 4.6) has NO PROBLEM towing my 26' boat (6800#) which is more than my old Puma 27FQ weighed. It had no problem with towing the Puma either. They only complaint about the Tundra is the rear springs are VERY soft and compress a lot with very little tongue weight.
The Tundra would out accelerate the 3/4 ton Suburban (6.0 w/ 3.73 gears) we also towed before upgraded to a 5th wheel and diesel ram 2500 to pull it with.
The Tundra is my daily driver and now has over 216,000 miles with ZERO problems to date. Replacing it in January with a new '15 Tundra just like it.

[emd2000tbd]

Thanks for the input. I figured it would be okay I just don't like that uncomfortable feeling of towing with an under powered vehicle. Either way the Tundra 4.6 will become my sons vehicle in about 2 years and I will then go with the 5.7. Thanks again.

[teddy]

I have a 2013 Tundra 4.6, 4X4, with the tow package. I imagine it is very similar to yours. I returned in September from 18,000 mile trip across the US from New York to Big Sur, up to Alaska and return. I even went thru the TX panhandle

I have a Surveyor Sport 220 TT, approximately 6300 lbs loaded. The Tundra performed quite well.
For the most part I drove in S4 with the Tow/Haul on. To maintain speed on steep hills I found it necessary to manually down shift to S3 at 2600-2700 rpm. I rarely, if ever allowed the engine to go above 3500 rpm. I averaged 10 mpg and never went above 65 mph. For better mileage, slow down. I have a scan gauge. Watching the instantaneous mpg "taught" me to drive for gas savings.

The weight to be mindful of is your cargo weight capacity. This will limit how much you can carry in the truck along with the tongue weight of your trailer and you can easily max it out.

I used the Reese round bar WD hitch with the dual cam anti-sway. I experienced sway only once, and that was with 30-40 mph headwinds AND a tractor trailer passing me. I highly recommend the Reese setup.

I met one guy in Alaska also with the Tundra and a similar TT. He claimed to keep it in Drive with the cruise Control set. He complained of the sudden downshifting and engine racing on hills . I thought that was a nutty way to drive, but each their own. I don't recommend it, especially if your son will inherit the truck.
Have fun.

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[Skippy38]

I don't have a Tundra, but my setup is similar. I have a 4.7 v8 with 3.55 gears and my TT weighs in at about 5800 lbs loaded. I slide up the interstate highways at 62 mph with cruise on and the truck in overdrive. With a headwind I stay in 5th gear and get 9 mpg and with a tailwind I go into overdrive and get 12 mpg. Occasional downshifting doesn't bother me at all. Your rig should be comparable to mine, if not a little better. I have found that wind resistance has more of an effect on mpg's than weight....

[Denny and Suni]

Nissan Frontier V6 4.0 4X4 Crew Cab Long Bed (6100lbs towing)
Flagstaff 21FBRS Microlight @ 4100lbs.
Three 2000 mile round trips to Florida thru the Smokeys - no problems.

[ColoradoRick]

You won't even know it's back there!! :-) (And you're going to LOVE the Tundra with the 5.7...she's a beast, I tell you!) Mine laughs at the 12,000 foot mountain passes!

[teddy]

Good point about wind resistance.

Toyota specifically warns against using cruise control when towing. The new 3rd generation Tundras and other trucks may be different.

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[teddy]

There is an interesting discussion of wind resistance here:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ind-72185.html

[ColoradoRick]

Originally Posted by teddy

Good point about wind resistance.

Toyota specifically warns against using cruise control when towing. The new 3rd generation Tundras and other trucks may be different.

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I'll have to check my Tundra owners manual...haven't heard that.

[Kf4mnc]

2008 4.7 l 4x4 double cab. Pull a 6400 lb 30' travel trailer and have had no problems other than a small gas tank. Fixed that with an in the bed tank to refill at rest stops. Sometimes it will scream at 4000 rpm if I am not watching my speed, but normally just cruise along (not using cruise) no faster than 65 mph. I've hit some super steep inclines in West Virgina and others in Wyoming truck slowed down but kept moving. As others have said head winds stink. Worst was in Casper Wyoming where I swear I could walk faster than I was moving.

You'll be fine, but def. need WDH. I'm sure I'm over payload a bit or darn close depending on what's in the bed, but I've never had a problem and have no plans to upgrade unless I win the lottery!

[HONDAMAN174]

Hmmm...didn't know that either. Found it on page 286 of owners manual.

Also didn't know I had trailer sway control.


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[emd2000tbd]

Thanks for all the information. I will be using a WHD with sway control, I pick the travel trailer up this Friday so I will finally see how well the truck tow's it. Before upgrading to this camper I had a small Jayco that was only 7' wide, I'm wondering if I will still be able to see well enough around the 8' wide FR to safely make lane changes. I was looking at the Fit System attachable mirror extensions. Anyone use these or something similar?

[HONDAMAN174]

I use the slide on extensions that got off eBay. Work just fine.


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[KDHfan]

I've used many different temp tow mirrors... And the ones linked below have worked the best (by far). No vibration... Easy on/off... And look pretty decent too. I did add a Velcro strap around the body cause I just don't trust them not popping off. I have a 2014 5.7 CrewMax.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002RW...110_SY165_QL70

[teddy]

I decided to go for the expensive option, I can't say necessarily better option, of the OEM mirrors.
They have turn signals and heated mirrors. The wiring and connectors are already present. They were relatively easy to install but require some care and a little on line research. There are sites where you can purchase them cheaper than your local dealer. Still expensive, about $225 each. I am happy with them but they are a little too big when not towing.

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[ColoradoRick]

I, also, got Toyota to replace my stock Tundra mirrors with the tow mirrors. They are awesome! (I'll try to sell my old mirrors on Craigs list...I got the dealer to keep the boxes and bubble wrap the new ones came in so I can use them.)

When I had the Tacoma, I also used just about every kind of additional mirror that attaches to the existing and most worked pretty well but my favorites were these because

1- They have safety straps that hold onto them if they fall off, which happened a couple of times due to high winds.

2- Since they attach right on the mirror via a suction cup, it's easy to adjust to right where you want them by moving the existing mirror.

I always put mine as far out on the mirror as I could...really helps see around the RV.