2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid

[nfd181]

Was at my Toyota dealer recently for regular service of my 2019 Tundra and saw the new hybrid. A V6 hybrid that has a tow rating of 12,000.
We are thinking of a 5th wheel with a GVWR of 10,000 so who thinks the new Tundra would tow the unit without any issues? TIA.

[LuckyDuck]

Not me. What’s the payload? It’s still (I assume) a half-ton truck, regardless of the power plant.

[nfd181]

Originally Posted by LuckyDuck

Not me. What’s the payload? It’s still (I assume) a half-ton truck, regardless of the power plant.

The empty weight is under 8,500 payload of 1,500 so it is at 10,000 total.

[LuckyDuck]

The payload rating for the truck. That’s far more important than the tow rating.

[nfd181]

Originally Posted by LuckyDuck

The payload rating for the truck. That’s far more important than the tow rating.

1,800 payload.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by nfd181

1,800 payload.

What's the pin weight of the FW? Normally it's 20% so that is 2,000 so you're 200 over, not including passengers.

[Route 66 Traveler]

Didn’t know the Tundra has a “Hybrid”. If it’s the one with the new V-6 twin turbo do a Google search and read the complaints. Many are having turbo failures and other problems as well. It’s first model year with the V-6 so it remains to be seen what problems will show up in the months to come.

Mine is a ‘17 with the bullet proof V-8 5.7. I’ve seen a lot of Tundra’s pulling travel trailers, 5th wheels not so much.

***Update
OK, just read Toyota’s description of their new 2023 Hybrid. It still uses the V-6 coupled with electric drive motors and batteries to run the motors. Seems like the hybrid system works only at slower speed.

Personally I wouldn’t buy one until I was sure they had all the “Bugs” worked out. I also read that the battery replacement cost is just under $8000 when the warranty runs out. Plus, the weight of the batteries, which are located under the rear passenger seat will eat up a lot of the trucks payload. I think I’ll pass….

[TWP723]

I wouldn't tow a 5'er with anything less than a 3/4 ton. Hybrids are still new-ish vehicles and I'm afraid battery power as of now, won't do the job you're hoping for. As the industry sits right now, nothing is outperforming a combustion engine. They can claim high tow caps but the electric/hybrid market isn't there quite yet. Maybe one day, but not now. jm2c