What to pull it

[Depaulj123]

I am buying a Jayco 195RB 2022 and can’t decide on what to buy to pull it? I am looking at a 2021 Tundra V8., a 2019 Highlander V6 XLE or a Tacoma 4x4V6.
Do you have any advice for me?

[FrankieSaysRelax]

Get the most truck you can afford. It will make your trailering that much more pleasurable. Of your list, that V8 truck would be my choice.

[craigav]

Staying on the list, I would also go with the Tundra. ~CA

[Kim Gass]

We went with the Honda Ridgeline
Towed fine across country Maine to Alaska Maine to AZ Maine to CA and several trips to FL just fine
You do not need a bloated truck
We couldnt even consider a Tundra
The Ridgelibe is in the same class as the Taco
We got 14 mpg overall on our x country trops

[Jagiven]

Welcome aboard!

The key, is to consider is the payload capacity of each vehicle. You will find it on the white sticker on the driver's door.

Figure the tongue weight as 15% of the fully loaded GVWR of the tt. Then add all your cargo you will put inside the tv. If you have kids, remember they grow, and bring a lot of stuff with them.

Ideally, that number will be less than 80% of the tv's payload capacity. This will allow some flexibility if things change, or for those odd special campouts that you bring more than usual.

Happy Camping

[Route 66 Traveler]

2017 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax…my 2nd Tundra and no regrets. 2021 is the last year of the bullet proof 5.7 V8.

The new 2022 V6 twin turbo is having some serious problems.

[JFlightRisk]

Some things to consider is how much gear do you carry, how much of it goes into the truck, how long do you usually keep vehicles, and is there any possibility you'll want to upgrade the TT to something bigger in the future?

Looking ahead, if you decide to upgrade the TT you may find it necessary to buy a bigger tow vehicle if you match one to the 195RB you're getting now. Just something to sleep on.

[craigav]

Remember what Socrates said, "It is better to have more truck than you need than it is to need more truck than you have." ~CA

[ttavasc]

I would lean towards the Tundra V8. We pulled our 195RB Baja with a RAM 1500/5.7l Hemi V8 using an Andersen No-Sway hitch. It was a very good combination - solid and stable under even the windiest conditions. The problem with the RAM was lack of payload so when we decided to upgrade the camper it meant a new truck. Good luck with whatever you decide - the 195RB was a great little camper and we thoroughly enjoyed the years we had it.

[LuckyDuck]

Welcome to JOF! I’d definitely recommend the Tundra, all things being equal. The Tundra is not a “bloated truck.” It’s a dependable half-ton that will serve you well and should handle that TT easily. As mentioned, you may realize in a few years that you want something a little bigger (and heavier) and you’ll still have the truck to handle it.

[bucko]

There's no replacement for displacement.

[Depaulj123]

Thank you for your responses

[RogerR]

I towed for years with a v6 Jeep Grand Cherokee and now have a v8 Grand Cherokee.
The V6 did it but often ran 4,500 rpm up in the Rockies or when passing or going over the rolling hills of Nebraska.
The V8 does drink more gas when not towing but actually does better than the V6 when under a big load. Most importantly, I can merge onto the Interstate or pass on a two lane without looking for a giant space.

Towing is more than 25% of our mileage. If it was just a few hundred miles a year it wouldn't matter as much.

[6inthefamily]

I have a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD offroad that we pull behind our class c rv. I have towed with it a few times up to its max capacity of 7,000 lbs. with the soft off road suspension package, the Tacoma is not a good tow vehicle. (unless you add rear airbags or enjoy white knuckle driving!)

[DocBrown]

We don't tow anymore, and I debated for months about keeping my full size truck. I loved the truck, but downsizing makes more sense. I considered smaller trucks, Tacomas, Colorado/Canyon, and Ridgeline. Day to day mileage isn't significantly better than a 1/2 ton on any them and they are far less capable. Stick with the full size.

[EJH]

This Highlander has a 5,000 lb towing capacity with a 500 lb hitch rating, IIRC. You will be close to that max, or likely over the hitch rating with that vehicle. I have two friends that tow with a Highlander and 4-Runner (both have the same rating). Both are always overly focused on keeping the weight down. Example is they will never fill the fresh tank at home, but wait until right before camp. Too many compromises with a 5,000/500 lbs rating, IMHO.

Either of the trucks will be fine. The full size will tow better, but the mid size may fit the rest of your life better (garage space, driving in town, etc).

[nkdenton]

All I can say are these two things:

1. I towed my 25RB with a F150 Platinum EcoBoost. Well within tow rating and GCVW. I loved that truck. I now tow with F250 SuperDuty 7.3. I get the same mileage and the towing experience is 10X easier and more enjoyable.

2. Stopping capacity is more important that towing capacity. Purchase accordingly.

[Noblewk]

With the max capacity of the trailer being 4000K any of your choices would be good. Personally I would get the Highlander since it will serve also as a good "Family Wagon" when you have company and need to carry more people.

[TaftCoach]

Tundra.

[RedHorse1]

Originally Posted by craigav

Remember what Socrates said, "It is better to have more truck than you need than it is to need more truck than you have." ~CA

Socrates was a pretty smart camper!