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**JRTJH** · 02-11-2015, 04:10 PM

gfa,

Welcome to the forum. There are factors that affect towing any size RV that go well beyond the vehicle's maximum trailer weight rating. Payload is the most important limiting factor. You haven't said what your vehicle's payload is, nor have you indicated the size (weight) of your family and the cargo you typically have in the vehicle when travelling. That part of your payload will significantly limit the amount remaining for your RV tongue weight.

Assume your Sequoia has a payload of 1400 pounds and your family's weight is 700 pounds, the kids carry 50 pounds of toys, blankets, pillows and snacks, you have a 30 pound tool box and carry a 30 pound ice chest with drinks. That's a total of 810 pounds that must be deducted from your payload. That would leave a maximum of 590 pounds for the trailer WD hitch and tongue weight. The two trailers you've listed the dry weights for will have a loaded tongue weight heavier than 600 pounds and then you must add about 100 pounds for the actual hitch the trailer is attached to. So, you're looking at being overloaded with almost any trailer over 25' long even though you have a "maximum trailer rating" of 7000 pounds.

Depending on the weight you intend to carry inside your Sequoia, you're already "in over your head".

Don't let the salesman talk you into beliving the "maximum trailer rating" listed by Toyota is the only consideration. That maximum rating is calculated with an EMPTY Sequoia. As you load the truck, you must reduce the weight of the trailer to stay under your "GCWR" (Gross Combined Weight Rating) which is the maximum that the total rig can weigh.

Payload is most likely going to be your limiting factor. I don't see any way to carry a family of any size, their "stuff" and the trailer tongue and stay under payload. Keep in mind that as your children get older, they will get heavier and the "toys" they must have to stay entertained will also grow in size and weight as well as will the "requirement" that Mom and Dad let them bring along a friend to keep them company, so your payload will increase from year to year just in family "payload"......

Good Luck !!! And again, Welcome to the forum.

02-11-2015, 04:10 PM	#4
JRTJH Site Team Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gaylord Posts: 26,996	gfa, Welcome to the forum. There are factors that affect towing any size RV that go well beyond the vehicle's maximum trailer weight rating. Payload is the most important limiting factor. You haven't said what your vehicle's payload is, nor have you indicated the size (weight) of your family and the cargo you typically have in the vehicle when travelling. That part of your payload will significantly limit the amount remaining for your RV tongue weight. Assume your Sequoia has a payload of 1400 pounds and your family's weight is 700 pounds, the kids carry 50 pounds of toys, blankets, pillows and snacks, you have a 30 pound tool box and carry a 30 pound ice chest with drinks. That's a total of 810 pounds that must be deducted from your payload. That would leave a maximum of 590 pounds for the trailer WD hitch and tongue weight. The two trailers you've listed the dry weights for will have a loaded tongue weight heavier than 600 pounds and then you must add about 100 pounds for the actual hitch the trailer is attached to. So, you're looking at being overloaded with almost any trailer over 25' long even though you have a "maximum trailer rating" of 7000 pounds. Depending on the weight you intend to carry inside your Sequoia, you're already "in over your head". Don't let the salesman talk you into beliving the "maximum trailer rating" listed by Toyota is the only consideration. That maximum rating is calculated with an EMPTY Sequoia. As you load the truck, you must reduce the weight of the trailer to stay under your "GCWR" (Gross Combined Weight Rating) which is the maximum that the total rig can weigh. Payload is most likely going to be your limiting factor. I don't see any way to carry a family of any size, their "stuff" and the trailer tongue and stay under payload. Keep in mind that as your children get older, they will get heavier and the "toys" they must have to stay entertained will also grow in size and weight as well as will the "requirement" that Mom and Dad let them bring along a friend to keep them company, so your payload will increase from year to year just in family "payload"...... Good Luck !!! And again, Welcome to the forum. __________________ John 2015 F250 6.7l 4x4 2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS