Real towing numbers

I have a 2500 series chevy with 350 engine, the truck has a 7700# tow rating. I tow a 6500# bumper hitch travel trailer.



Want to upgrade so mama has a seat that will tilt back and grandkids can ride.



Looked at a 07 Tundra, 5.7, 6 speed auto with tow package, 25K miles,

price was in line.



per infomation this truck could tow 10,600 wow!!



Then i looked at the rear springs, they looked like light duty 1/2 pickup springs,



what good is it going to do me if i can pull the load, but its swinging all over the road.



Anyone out there have real world experience towing heavy loads with a tundra, 5.7 with 6 speed.



Thanks,

Reply 1 : Real towing numbers

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Originally Posted by maxwell I have a 2500 series chevy with 350 engine, the truck has a 7700# tow rating. I tow a 6500# bumper hitch travel trailer. Want to upgrade so mama has a seat that will tilt back and grandkids can ride. Looked at a 07 Tundra, 5.7, 6 speed auto with tow package, 25K miles, price was in line. per infomation this truck could tow 10,600 wow!! Then i looked at the rear springs, they looked like light duty 1/2 pickup springs, what good is it going to do me if i can pull the load, but its swinging all over the road. Anyone out there have real world experience towing heavy loads with a tundra, 5.7 with 6 speed. Thanks,

Maybe that's because it IS a 1/2 ton truck.

Reply 2 : Real towing numbers

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Originally Posted by Vmax2007 Maybe that's because it IS a 1/2 ton truck.

What does that mean?

Reply 3 : Real towing numbers

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Originally Posted by dmullen What does that mean?

The Tundra is a 1/2 ton truck. What else could it mean?