Tundra with a 31QBTSS

[glocklover]

Hi, we are taking delivery on a new 31QBTSS and are using a 2013 Tundra Crewmax Platinum. Does anyone have any real world reports with this truck and towing a trailer with a UVW of 8100lbs. The truck can do 10300. I figure with clothes and a little food, we will be around 8700 or so. Thank you in advance for your help.

[fonzie]

Your trailer will most likely be close to 9100 lbs when loaded with all stuff. Tundra owners will chime in for towing info. Is it a Salem or Wildwood TT?

[HONDAMAN174]

I have an 11 crewmax with the 5.7 and the manual says 9,000. If I look at a 10 before they changed the testing standards it says 10,100.

Now my trailer is about 8k loaded. It pulls it well but I am surrounded by mountains so it's always a hill climb out. I would like to have a little more power and torque so that it doesn't spend so much time in third gear. (7% grades)

There are quite a few tundra owners on here so hoping that they chime in too.

[Camping Buddys]

We also have a Tundra 2011 Crew Max SR5 with tow pkg, my trailer is big and heavy, 36'7" and 8,100 dry, I have never taken it to a scale, I'm afraid of the final numbers!lol
We are a family of 5, Lots of clothes, food, water, toys, bikes, kayaks, and more. I'm very happy with the Tundra so far, we have been to NC, Pirateland from Orlando, long trip for us and it was great. The truck for a 1/2 ton, it's a mean machine! And the gas stations love them!

[wfmdfm]

I enjoy pulling our 5th wheel with the 09 Tundra Double Cab. I did install a set of Firestone Air Bags to help out with the ride. I am getting up there with the miles on this truck I am at 160000 and will be getting a new ride in the fall. As far as I can see it will be a 2014 Tundra Double Cab.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by fonzie

Your trailer will most likely be close to 9100 lbs when loaded with all stuff. Tundra owners will chime in for towing info. Is it a Salem or Wildwood TT?

X2...UVW listed weights only go up once you take delivery (add battery & filling propane tanks) then once you load all your gear and any add on mods you construct...actual weight will rise well above your 8700lb estimate.
Eitherway, appears your Tundra will be fine towing it, especially if you keep it on flat roads

[wyo700]

Your gonna know that camper is behind you but with a little patience I think you will be very happy with your tundra. I have a 13 crewmax sr5 and pull a loaded toy hauler of 7000lbs. Pulls like a beast. Don't be a afraid to run between 3500-4500 Rpms. The 5.7 is most powerful in that range when needing to climb hills. When towing on flats with rolling hills keep in 4th when cruising around 65 the truck will cruise very easy and milage stays decent. I usually get between 8-9 mpg which sucks but when the towing the 5.7 is thirsty.

[checca]

No problems here towing our lacrosse 318bhs. But the small tank in the tundra, make sure u watch the fuel level. We gotten as bad as 6mpg and as best as 12mpg, when towing.

[catmom]

Have spent the last 6 camping seasons towing a 7600-lb GVWR Flagstaff (831RLSS) with our 2007 Tundra Crewmax. No problems to report. Truck can pull that trailer up mountains, no sweat. Agreed on the gas situation; we get about 150 miles per fillup, towing, give or take a little variation for heavy headwinds & challenging terrain.

[RPAspey]

I've been using my 07 DC LB 5.7 to tow my 8-8500lbs 31' TT without problems.

May I suggest: use air lift bags to help with bounce and stability. Buy the EBC yellow brake pads and dimpled-slotted rotors for unreal stopping power. Get a premium brake controller like the P3 to help keep that trailer under control.





I don't mind the having to stop every 2-3 hours to refuel as it allows me to stretch out my back.

2000 Cherokee 31BH, "flipped axles and raised",LEDs, solar, inverter, etc..aka "boondock ready". '07 Tundra 5.7L DC-LB, modded as well.

[lmcleister]

For the Tundra, the 31QBTS is a long trailer. I have the 11' Tundra Crew Max Limited pulling ~8k fully loaded 29' TT. Pulling that much weight, as many say, is slow going in 3rd gear up the steep hills. But that's OK because on the flat road 65mph is easy in 5th gear. I echo the comments about the thirsty engine - I carry a 5-gal fuel jug in the back just in case.

Trailer sway gets to be a problem with long trailers. Industry accepted practice is to match the TT length to the TV wheelbase. Crewmax has 145" wheelbase, translating to a recomended max TT length of 29'. Under most any condition, 29' is considered the maximum. Since your TT is longer, the recomended adjustments are:
Use a weight distribution hitch that transfers the articulation point forward such Hensley or Pullrite
Correct weight on hitch ball (very important)
Sway bar on TV (Toyota makes a nice one)
Road conditions

Other things that help control sway (after it has started) seem to be standard on these recent fully equiped Tundras such as VSC and TRAC.
Happy trails.

[Blaque]

Not sure what the length is on the 31QBTS is but I had an 07 tundra dc pulling my keystone outback 312bh. Trailer was 35'6" and approx 9000lbs loaded. Tundra towed it like a champ. My only problem with the setup (and you are probably getting tired of hearing about it) was the fuel consumption. I live in concord nc and we drove to disney world orlando. Fueled up when I left home and we had to stop in every state on the way down for fuel. Its nice to stop and stretch but it always seemed like the truck needed fuel long before I needed a stretch.

[leencharlotte]

Previously had '10 tundra CM towing a fully loaded 8400lb and 35' overall trailer. Been from NC to FL and many trips into the Appalachians. Never had problem pulling but I did hit the scales and was over my gvwr by ~200 lbs every time. Also upgraded to lt tires which helped over come the squishiness of the soft suspension but could never get truck under/at GVWR. So got a 11' 350 diesel and shortly after a fifth wheel. To be honest the tundra pulled the camper as strong as the 350 (that 5.7 is a beast) but the 350 did it without straining and gear searching.

[goofey chuck]

We have a 2010 tundra crew max and a prime time tracer 3200 bth.... TT weighs in at 9500 and pulls like a dream. I've added firestone air bags to stop the porpoising and a equalizer weight distribution hitch. Family of 3 from indiana.