How Heavy Of a 5th Wheel Trailer Can a 2019 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Short Bed with 4.6 Engine Tow

Question:

I am looking to buy a fifth wheel that weighs 6800lbs. I have a 2019 Toyota Tundra, double cab, 4,6 v8, can I tow this ? Also the fifth wheel has a Sidewinder hitch and I was told that I would not need a slider hitch put in my truck, is this true?

asked by: Bernie

Helpful Expert Reply:

The towing capacity of a 2019 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Short Bed with 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) Engine is 6,500 lbs for 4x4 models and 6,800 lbs for 4x2 models per page 177 of your owner's manual. Therefore, the loaded weight of your trailer cannot exceed this figure.

If the trailer has a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder Pin Box then you would indeed only need a fixed hitch, not a sliding hitch. For this, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50084-58. The 5th wheel hitch has dual jaws for better performance and the install kit is a custom fit so no drilling into the frame is required.

expert reply by: Conner L