Wildwood 195bh--Tundra tow vehicle question

[Frank51]

Hi folks--

My Honda Ridgeline is a great truck, but now that we have our 3000-lb TT, it will do the job on level roads, but I strongly suspect will not take us out west into the rockies without--at the very least--serious strain.

Thinking of a Tundra, but do i get 4.6L v8 with 6800 tow capacity, or 5.7L with 10,000 tow capacity?

Advice?

[jgourlie]

5.7 no doubt about it. I was using a Tundra to tow my trailer which is around 8500lbs and it had no problem pulling in the hills here in the West

[SuicideSaints]

Originally Posted by Frank51

Hi folks--

My Honda Ridgeline is a great truck, but now that we have our 3000-lb TT, it will do the job on level roads, but I strongly suspect will not take us out west into the rockies without--at the very least--serious strain.

Thinking of a Tundra, but do i get 4.6L v8 with 6800 tow capacity, or 5.7L with 10,000 tow capacity?

Advice?

I am a big proponent in getting more truck then you need so you have that "cushion" whether that cushion be in capacity/capability/safety/or for when you get a bigger camper, in addition to that extra power for the mountains

Me personally I'd go with the 5.7

[Jjsav]

Go with the 5.7! Go bigger, you will probably end up with a bigger camper down the road. The gas mileage between the two trucks won't be much different in the long run. IMHO

[djeirlessr]

I have the 5.7 iForce engine and pull a 9,000#, empty, fifth wheel. I average between 8.3 to 11 MPG depending on where I tow. I tow between 60/61 MPH. I have had no issues towing my 5er. I agree with everyone else to go for the 5.7.


Duane & Jan
2016 Crusader 295RST FW
2011 Toyota Tundra iForce 5.7 Limited Double Cab 6 speed automatic 4.10 gears

[larryandamy]

5.7L for sure... I bought a 4.6L Tundra and took it back within the a week and bought a 2008 Sequoia with the 5.7L iForce. I pull a 27 foot, SS11-16 Stealth toy hauler great. 4800lbs dry and loaded with stuff and my Goldwing it is over 7000lbs.

[stantyszka]

5.7 hands down. I have a 5.7 V8 RAM 1500 that I pull my 6000 lb TT with. While I would have loved more truck - the 5.7 handles nicely. Anything under would have been not enough. You also never know when you will upgrade, or need the additional engine capacity for other tasks.

[DSMURPHY]

Originally Posted by djeirlessr

I have the 5.7 iForce engine and pull a 9,000#, empty, fifth wheel. I average between 8.3 to 11 MPG depending on where I tow. I tow between 60/61 MPH. I have had no issues towing my 5er. I agree with everyone else to go for the 5.7.


Duane & Jan
2016 Crusader 295RST FW
2011 Toyota Tundra iForce 5.7 Limited Double Cab 6 speed automatic 4.10 gears

X2 You will love the Tundra!

[Wankrl7]

What is the payload difference between the two Tundras?

[bluewoo]

5.7

[bluewoo]

Base Toyota Tundra models feature a standard 310-horsepower 4.6-liter V-8 that is capable of towing 6,800 pounds and has a maximum payload of 1,585 pounds. If you are looking for even more power, the 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 possesses a maximum towing capacity of 10,500 pounds and maximum payload of 2,060 pounds.

2wd models

Here is some pics of my tundra with 2 ton of pellets in bed and its still but just off the bump stops. I very happy with mine and it tows great once you get the WDH set up properly. Oh and I loved my Ridgeline but wasn't enough for my use.

[txkreddog]

I have had both the 4.6 (2011) and now the 5.7 (2014) and like everyone else, my advice would be go with the 5.7.

[HONDAMAN174]

I wAs pulling 4000 lbs with my Honda Pilot up to 9000 ft before switching to a tundra that a customer traded in. The pilot could pull the weight, on a 12% grade was at 40 ish mph @ 4500 rpm. It was pretty extreme conditions. I have at least 3 customers pulling r-pods with their ridgelines with no complaints.

Once we switched to the tundra, " now we can get a bigger trailer!" And we find ourselves back at the exact same spot! About 7500 lbs and 9000 ft...still the same struggle.


2014 Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra "Clifford"