- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Towing a bobcat on a trailer, do I need something else to get it done?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:28 am
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:28 am
I have the 5.7L Crew Max Tundra. Rated to pull 10000+lbs and the bobcat is about 7000 lbs. But wondering if I need a sway control or something else to get it done safely. I've never towed anything over 5000lbs
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:33 am to VanRIch
you need to see what class hitch you have. Either 3 or 4. You may need a WDH for anything over 5000lbs on a class 3 hitch.
If you want to be legal. Check your payload and GVWR and axle ratings. these will be the limiting factors for a half ton truck, not the towing capacity.
Yes your truck will pull it, but the set up may not within the limits published by toyota. The sticker on the door jamb and on the hitch and in your manual will give you the info.
If i was pulling it one or two times a year a short distance and not up/down any steep grades, id do it every time with the proper WDH hitch
If you want to be legal. Check your payload and GVWR and axle ratings. these will be the limiting factors for a half ton truck, not the towing capacity.
Yes your truck will pull it, but the set up may not within the limits published by toyota. The sticker on the door jamb and on the hitch and in your manual will give you the info.
If i was pulling it one or two times a year a short distance and not up/down any steep grades, id do it every time with the proper WDH hitch
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 10:36 am
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:43 am to VanRIch
Brake controller and trailer brakes.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:53 am to VanRIch
Available payload, tongue weight, and trailer brakes are what you need to look at - as long as you don't exceed your payload, you are not hauling long distances and have trailer brake controls and brakes on the trailer you are good to go.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:55 am to VanRIch
How far and how often are the most important questions
Posted on 1/5/15 at 11:01 am to VanRIch
"Go slow, look like a pro. Go fast, look like an arse."
Posted on 1/5/15 at 12:31 pm to VanRIch
Remember a tundra can pull the space shuttle
It's controlling that load in all facets is where the proper towing vehicle is important
It's controlling that load in all facets is where the proper towing vehicle is important
Posted on 1/5/15 at 12:52 pm to VanRIch
I pull a bobcat every now and then with 2010 F150 5.4 L 4x4. I go really slow.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 2:29 pm to VanRIch
Where at?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 2:49 pm to VanRIch
where u renting from? united rental?
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 2:50 pm
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News