TV for 22FQSW

[jhayesvt]

As soon as I buy one I will be brand new to TT life. We finally got off the ground from tent camping last year with a pop up but are close to retirement and want something more substantial. We just looked at a Jayco 22FQSW and the dealer assured us that out Tacoma, with a 6700 pound tow rating, would be sufficient. The posted weight on the camper was around 4200 pounds.

It is just the two of us and we will not be bringing a lot of other toys with us. This is a bit bigger, TT wise, than I had thought we would do and am a bit concerned. Changing the truck is not an option for us.

We are planning to make a decision in the spring and would appreciate any input anyone has to offer.

Thanks.

[oldmanAZ]

Congratulations on being close to retirement and welcome to the forum.

What a truck can tow is almost always determined by the PAYLOAD of a given truck, not its tow rating. The payload figure should be on a sticker on the door frame of your truck. The payload is everything in the cab, bed, and the tongue weight of the trailer (for this, the tongue weight is calculated to be 15% of the gross weight of the trailer).

It would be good to know the limits of your truck yourself as you shop for a trailer. Many (most?) dealers and salesmen are not very knowledgeable about specific vehicles and towing limits.

For your reading enjoyment, there are lots of postings in this site related to towing, payload, and hitches. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.

[RedHorse1]

Old man is bang on. The tow rating doesn't seem to have any real value that I can tell.
Visit the CAT Scale to get your current axle weights. Get the dry weight of your target TT, add 800# or so to account for your "stuff" (it adds up quick). Multiply the assumed TT weight by 0.15 (15%) and add that to the Rear axle weight from the scale. Compare that number to the GAWR (sticker on the driver's door jamb). If you are under by 200-300# or more you should be good to go. If you are over you may still tow that weight but MAY have performance or handling issues.
The CAT Scale is your friend. All this is just IMHO.

[BruIre]

Check it ALL out including convincing the dealer to let you hook up the 22FQSW and go for a short test tow. We had a Chevy Trailblazer that was full within spec of towing our 2015 22FQSW and real life towing was a different story. We ended up finding a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 with all the right tow options (and only 19k miles) and the new TV has not given us any concerns with two cross country trips this far.

[Golf_5]

Originally Posted by jhayesvt

As soon as I buy one I will be brand new to TT life. We finally got off the ground from tent camping last year with a pop up but are close to retirement and want something more substantial. We just looked at a Jayco 22FQSW and the dealer assured us that out Tacoma, with a 6700 pound tow rating, would be sufficient. The posted weight on the camper was around 4200 pounds.

It is just the two of us and we will not be bringing a lot of other toys with us. This is a bit bigger, TT wise, than I had thought we would do and am a bit concerned. Changing the truck is not an option for us.

We are planning to make a decision in the spring and would appreciate any input anyone has to offer.

Thanks.

Jhayesvt, 2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited V6, Tow Package, Brake Controller. 2017 Jayco slx 212QBW, with potable water from home, Equalizer Sway Control, Hyndsight Camera on rear of camper, 2 DC batteries, Norfolk battery box, Zamp 160 w portable solar, Zamp 600 w inverter for TV, laptops, phones, fans. 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, 2 sets golf clubs. Tow over Seven Mountains to Penn State games, Delaware Shore camping, PA Grand Canyon. No problem pulling up or going down Pennsylvania mountains. Can pass vehicles. Haven't checked gas mileage yet.


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