How to Find Tow Capacity of 2014 Toyota Tundra

Question:

I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.74V8 SHORT BED OFF ROAD PACKAGE IS CAPABLE OF TOWING A 14,400 LB CARDINAL TRAVEL TRAILER. DO YOU KNOW THE ANSWER OR DO I HAVE TO CONTACT SOMEONE ELSE?

asked by: Curt

Expert Reply:

According to my research, your Tundra should be capable of towing 10,500 pounds, assuming that it is a 2-wheel drive, with 5.7 liter and factory towing package. This will be reduced for 4 wheel drive models. There are many configuration of the truck, so checking your owner's manual would be definitive source.

Another alternative would be to locate the label on the jamb of the driver's side door. Look for the GCWR, figure which is the maximum that the vehicle and its trailer can weigh. If you subtract the actual weight of the vehicle (including passengers, fuel and cargo) from the GCWR, the result will be the maximum trailer weight.

expert reply by: Mike L