Evac travel trailer tow question.

Hello I don't have time to go searching through the threads for this information due to preparations to evacuate a fire. I have a 28 foottfoot trailer on the property approximately 6,000 perhaps 6,500 lbs. Can I tow it 20 miles?

Thanks!!!

Almost forgot 2015 TRD off road v6 with tow package

 

Most important part is use the lower gears, be careful, and take your time.


Toyota says you need to use a weight distributing hitch if you exceed 5,000 lbs.
Your towing capacity, depending on model is 6,200 or 6,500 lbs.
Don’t use OD use 4th gear or lower gears.

Short answer, you should be ok. But you are at the limit.
I would tow it, since not towing it could result in a total loss of the trailer.
I would not tow it any farther than necessary.


Long answer - as long as you don’t exceed the GCWR you should be ok.
I highly doubt you’ll have time to figure out the total weight.

 

If it’s an emergency, I’m towing whatever I need to 20 miles.

Drive safe, and good luck to y’all.

 

My biggest concern would be brakes. If you're in the mountains, go slow, use engine braking as much as you can.

 

Thank you all very much for your honest and reassuring responses. One hill is all I need to get over and high speed is not necessary for me to get to the evacuation center.

 

Climbing is easier than stopping.
Just go slow, you’ll likely be in evac traffic so you shouldn’t have an issue going too fast. Just be mindful of the extra weight and drive with due caution.

 

FWIW - Check trailer tire air pressures