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flyfishMT · 03-10-2020, 04:42 PM

Hi all, New member here. I asked this question on the Jayco forums a while back; I'm shopping a Jayco 242BHS, a Keystone Springdale 240BHS, and a Keystone Hideout 24BHSWE.

I have a 1/2 ton 2016 Toyota Tundra, 5.7L engine, 4.30 gearing.

The payload on my door jamb says 1300 pounds.

Looks like the hitch weight of the Springdale is 690 pounds, and the hideout 720 pounds. (The jayco was 685).

I have E-Rated 10 ply tires.

Do I have enough truck to safely carry my family and our in gear while towing these trailers? I am not worried about the power, more the payload, axle rating, and mostly the handling. I plan to get a good weight distribution hitch - was planning on a blue ox sway pro, and am not opposed to Timbrens or airbags.

I wouldn't have thought too much about this but I had a Hideout I was going to buy and the owner said I needed a 3/4 ton.

Anyways, I appreciate any advice. I just don't want to get into something I am not safe or comfortable driving.

Thanks!

03-10-2020, 04:42 PM	#1
flyfishMT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Montana Posts: 18	Tundra as a Tow Vehicle for 24' Bunkhouse Hi all, New member here. I asked this question on the Jayco forums a while back; I'm shopping a Jayco 242BHS, a Keystone Springdale 240BHS, and a Keystone Hideout 24BHSWE. I have a 1/2 ton 2016 Toyota Tundra, 5.7L engine, 4.30 gearing. The payload on my door jamb says 1300 pounds. Looks like the hitch weight of the Springdale is 690 pounds, and the hideout 720 pounds. (The jayco was 685). I have E-Rated 10 ply tires. Do I have enough truck to safely carry my family and our in gear while towing these trailers? I am not worried about the power, more the payload, axle rating, and mostly the handling. I plan to get a good weight distribution hitch - was planning on a blue ox sway pro, and am not opposed to Timbrens or airbags. I wouldn't have thought too much about this but I had a Hideout I was going to buy and the owner said I needed a 3/4 ton. Anyways, I appreciate any advice. I just don't want to get into something I am not safe or comfortable driving. Thanks!