Can I Tow Jayco Fifth Wheel Trailer With 2013 Toyota Tundra
Updated 05/07/2019 | Published 05/06/2019
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I have a 2013 Toyota Tundra 4x4 6-1/2ft bed pickup. I am considering buying a Jayco 26bhx fifth wheel that weighs 7355. Can I safely tow that and with which hitch?
asked by: John S
Expert Reply:
I found the owner's manual for the 2013 Toyota Tundra and it depends on the engine and model if it can safely tow the Jayco. The empty weight of the Jayco is 7355 lbs but that does not include cargo. The Jayco fully loaded can weigh up to 9995 lbs according to the Jayco website. You want to take the VIN number to the dealership to see which model engine you have. Then check the owner's manual with your model code to see how much trailer weight Toyota recommends you tow.
If it turns out your engine is equipped to tow 9995 lbs, I recommend the Demco Hijacker part # DM8552020-71 for the rails and part # DM8550034 for the hitch. Since the Toyota Tundra is a short bed you need a sliding hitch for turning clearance with the fifth wheel. The Hijacker has an autoslide design that automatically slides back into place after you make a sharp turn. Other fifth wheel hitches require you to get out of the truck and re position the slider after making a sharp turn. I have attached an installation video for your reference.
If the Toyota Tundra has a factory 7-way, I recommend Bargman 5th wheel wiring harness part # 50-97-410. The 5th wheel wiring harness plugs inline with your factory 7-way and adds a 7-way plug in the bed of the truck for easier hook up with the fifth wheel. The 7-way at the rear of the truck remains functional with the fifth wheel wiring installed.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: track my order
- Q&A: How To Determine The Towing Capacity Of A 2012 Toyota Tundra
- Q&A: Can 2012 Toyota Tundra 5-1/2 ft Bed Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Q&A: Can 2014 Toyota Tundra Tow 8,000 lb Trailer
- Q&A: What is Fifth Wheel Towing Capacity of 2016 Toyota Tundra Crewmax
- Video: Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - Semi-Custom - DM8552020-71 Review
- Shop: Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Shop: Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Turning Point and 5th Airborne Pin Boxes
- Shop: Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Above Bed Mount
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Q&A: Slide-Out Awning for a 2021 Grand Design Imagine with a 147-1/4 Slide Out
- Shop: Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Shop: Solera RV Slide-Out Awning - 151" Wide - Black
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Manufacturer Breakdown
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Brake Controller
on Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
