Suspension Enhancement And Weight Distribution System For Towing A Lance 2565 With 2020 Tundra SR5
Updated 07/21/2026 | Published 07/14/2026
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Good Afternoon. I have a 2020 Tundra SR5 Crewmax rear wheel drive with 5.7 engine. All stock. I plan on towing up to a 9000 lb max trailer with a hitch weight around 900 pounds. Lance 2565 trailer Can you recommend a suspension upgrade and weight distribution hitch? Thanks
asked by: Todd S
Expert Reply:
Hi Todd! Nice truck! ^___^
I can definitely get your 2020 Tundra SR5 squared away with suspension enhancement and a weight distribution system that will get you towing your Lance 2565 comfortably.
To start with, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle # AL88299. This is adjustable to your load and is always nice to have when towing heavy stuff. One of the big pluses with this is the internal jounces. Those actually let you run them at 0 psi, so they will have no affect on your unloaded ride. You could also add on a compressor (like the Air Lift Load Controller II # AL25592) to be able to adjust the pressure on the fly, but it isn't 100% necessary. Nice thing to have though.
Now the front cover thing on Lance 2565 trailers is a little odd, but it looks like they designed it with weight distribution in mind. So with that said, the best option for that will be the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # FA92-00-1200. You want your loaded tongue weight to be as close to the middle of a systems capacity to get the best out of it and this has a tongue weight range of 800 to 1,200 pounds. This puts you almost right there and it will be the best one for your camper.
One thing to note, you always want to set up the air bags before setting up the weight distribution system. It's a question we get all the time and I figured I should mention it so you aren't wondering about it later. The weight distribution system also does not include a ball, so you will want to grab one if you don't already have one. The 2-5/16" Curt # A-6 would work very well for this.
Do you have a maiden voyage set up for your truck and trailer? If so, where you headed?
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Adam
7/20/2026
Hey There, I have a 2020 Tundra, 5.7 TRD sport. extended cab. It sagged under the weight of my rack, tool boxes, bedside and basic tools. So, I put on the air helpers in this forum, and voila- all good. 14,000 miles and one year of use on them. (I had this setup on a previous truck as well). I like the setup. Only thing I'd do differently- I'd add the electric pump and bluetooth controller. I have 2 valves by the license plate that I fill with my cordless pump (I have a makita 18v inflator which does a great job, but it's finicky with low pressure). Even though the bags are rated for much higher pressures, I wouldn't run it over 15psi. For daily driving, even 4psi makes things a little more bumpy. Don't run them at 0. always keep the system pressurized slightly. If you opt for manual inflation like I have, be prepared to check it AT A MINIMUM every other week. I'm in PA, so we get wild temperature swings with each season. 0 in winter, 100 in summer, and the air in the bags is subject to change. Having the integrated pump and remote would make the system PERFECT. I plan on adding it. and yes, you can start with the full manual setup and add on the electronic bits later. Best of luck!
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David L.
7/18/2026
Laser S is right on. I installed an Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 on my 2018 Tundra and set it up so the Tundra is level when coupled to our 28 foot GD Imagine XLS. I only need 20 lbs of air. I also purchased a T-connector for the air lines so that I could just have a single air connection to fill the bags. I removed one of the license plate bolts and installed the valve there. It's easy to fill the bags using a bicycle pump before I hitch up and deflate slightly when I disconnect. The manufacturer says the bags can be deflated to 5 lbs but I usually deflate to 10 since the jounce bumpers bottom out when we're driving down our dirt road at home. The bags reduce spring travel a little so the truck does ride more like a truck on bumpy roads, but that's the only drawback. I also have an E2 hitch (the 10k trunnion version) which works great and was easy to set up myself. Make sure to add air to the airbags when setting it up so that it functions properly. Also, watch your weights with the heavier trailer. Our Imagine has a 7000 lb GVWR and the limiting factor to our packing is the cargo weight limitation of the Tundra. I head directly to the CAT scales whenever I change our trip loads and recommend you do the same to ensure you keep safely within the limits. I was only 130lbs away from the RAWR with a tongue weight of 765 lbs on our last trip.