High Impact
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Hi all!
We own an 07 Jayflight 29bhs which weighs 5600 lbs before we add about 1000 lbs of gear and food. We've been towing it with an 04 silverado Z71 ext cab with a 5.3/tow package and have had no problems to date. My children are getting larger and we want a larger vehicle but I really don't want to buy a 4 door 3/4 ton.
We have owned a Yukon xl in the past but are seriously considering a brand new 08 Toyota Sequoia with a towing capacity of 10,200 lbs. This vehicle looks like it really fits us perfectly but I'm a little leery of the shorter wheel base.
A suburban or Yukon xl has a 130" wheelbase but the Sequoia is only 122". Anyone have any opinion or experience with this combination of trailer length and wheelbase? Will the 8" make that big of a difference?
07 Jayflight 29 BHS
07 Yukon XL 1/2 ton
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dmctlc
Tyngsborough,Ma,USA
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I can't speak about the Toyota but I do tow my 2004 29BHS with my burb and it has no problem towing it. The family loves the burb very comfortable, plenty of room and rides great with or without the TT behind it. Wish you luck in your decision.
Dana & wife Terri
Daughter - Stephanie
Son - Phillip
American Cocker Spaniel- Sammy
TV - 2003 Suburban
TT - 2004 Jayco 29 BHS
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maideniron
Ottawa, Canada
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The Toyota Tundra Crewmax would be an excellent alternative, longer wheelbase and lots of legroom. Tow ratings are the same.
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meandfido
North Carolina
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Go for it.
I have a 28' airstream international that I pull with my 2008 sequoia.
I also have an equal-i-zer hitch. I found this to be a very good combination. The trailer is stable and the sequoia has plenty of power. My trailer has a gvwr of 7300 pounds, but with only me and my dog, I don't get anywhere near that. I've been procrastinating in weighing my set up, though I plan on doing that.
You will really like the sequoia for a tow vehicle and a daily driver.
Good luck.
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SemperFiCop
USA
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What is the Payload Capacity of the Sequoia?
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res08hao
La Mirada, CA
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Now is the time to buy. They are selling so poorly they might give it away.
over the hill and enjoying the view
diesel pickup and 5th wheel trailer.
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Dutch Oven Man
Tennessee
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We have a Jayco 27BH, which is close in length, about 800 lbs lighter with a little lighter tounge, and we tow it with our 2005 Sequoia. Our '05 is a little shorter WB than the 2008, and we have no problems. When we first bought our 27BH, we didn't have the Equalizer set up correctly and had some issues, but once I re-set up the Equalizer and learned how to pack the trailer, we have no problems whatosever. The only thing I lack is power in the hills. With the new 5.7L, I doubt you will have that issue.
We took have been tire kicking the 08's because we love our '05. The only reason we want to trade is the bigger engine and increased towing capacity. We would like to trade our 27BH for the 29BHS (same floor plan, but with a slide)and I wouldn't hesistate towing it with the 2008.
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meandfido
North Carolina
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My payload capacity is 1370 pounds. Why do you ask, sir?
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fickman
Fort Worth, Texas
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meandfido wrote:My payload capacity is 1370 pounds. Why do you ask, sir?
I bet he was alluding to the hitch weight. . . your payload needs to include your entire family, and gear you pack into the truck, and the hitch weight of the TT. Some will argue that they payload is given for a bare-bones truck/suv, so that any options you have installed above the base model could decrease your actual available payload by the total weight of the installed components.
That TT is pretty light, so you're probably safe, but just make sure to know all of your weights and watch how you pack. Make sure to stay within every directional weight limit of your truck (payload, axles, tires, etc. - you'll be way under your tow capacity) and you'll be safe.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab SB LS 6.0L 4x4 4.10
DW, DD (May, 2007), DS (October, 2008), and me
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High Impact
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So...if the tongue weight is 1000 lbs (easy to do with the 29bhs) then I can only haul an additional 300 lbs? That doesn't make any sense...does it???
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