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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 by VanRIch
Wherever
Member since Sep 2007
10682 posts
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 by SeaPickle
Thibodaux
Member since May 2011
3135 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:33 am to
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
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 10:36 am
Posted by TexasTiger01
Lake Houston
Member since Nov 2013
3215 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:43 am to
Brake controller and trailer brakes.
Posted by swanny297
NELA
Member since Oct 2013
2189 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:53 am to
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 by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
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Posted on 1/5/15 at 10:55 am to
How far and how often are the most important questions
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 1/5/15 at 11:01 am to
"Go slow, look like a pro. Go fast, look like an arse."


Posted by Bow08tie
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
4370 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 12:31 pm to
Remember a tundra can pull the space shuttle

It's controlling that load in all facets is where the proper towing vehicle is important
Posted by whit
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
11010 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 12:52 pm to
I pull a bobcat every now and then with 2010 F150 5.4 L 4x4. I go really slow.
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
6149 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 2:29 pm to
Where at?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
170216 posts
Posted on 1/5/15 at 2:49 pm to
where u renting from? united rental?
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 2:50 pm
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