2014 TRD Off-road Towing Capacity

I have a 2014 TRD Off-road double cab. I also just acquired a boat, and I’m curious if my truck can handle towing it. Boat, engine, trailer, and gas clocks in around 5,300lbs. I only have to drive it about 40 minutes (2-3 times per year), pretty flat ground, no interstates. What do you think? I really don’t want to mess up my truck, but I want to be able to pull this boat around when needed. They say the double cab TRD off-road is rated for 6,500lbs, but that seems insane to me. Thanks!

 

I would do a test run. If its only 40 mins I would say you are fine, but see how it feels to drive first.

The leaf springs on these trucks sag over time and it might bottom right out depending on the trailer configuration.

I wouldn't want to tow 5000# for long, but your scenario sounds very manageable.

 

I agree with everything this guy said.

I‘ll also add, leave it in 4th gear if it’s an Automatic Transmission.
Your torque converter and fluid will thank you for it.

 

In the real world you can't tow 6500 lbs. 5300 lbs is right at the upper limits of what is practical. Fortunately, boats are usually a little easier to pull than a 5300 lb travel trailer. With a travel trailer 4000-4500 is a more realistic max weight.

The problem isn't so much PULLING the weight, as the amount of weight the trailer adds to your truck's suspension. Most travel trailers are going to add 13-15% of their weight to the truck. So, for a 5300 lb travel trailer it would be 700-800 lbs. Boats typically add about 10%, so 530 lbs. Plus, a boat doesn't catch wind like a travel trailer.

You need to look up your truck's payload rating. It is on a sticker on the driver's door jamb. There is a statement something to the effect of " the total weight of cargo and occupants should not exceed XXXX lbs". That number is usually between 1000-1200 lbs with a 4X4 Double Cab. With a 1000 lb payload and an 800 lb tongue weight you would only have 200 lbs left over for the driver, passengers and cargo. But with 530 lbs tongue weight you're in much better shape. Especially if your payload is closer to 1200 lbs.

You will need to be careful not to overload the truck. If you need to carry 4 adults in the truck AND pull the boat, you may be overloaded. It would be better to put any cargo in the boat than the truck. If you put a 100 lb ice chest in the truck that uses up 100 lb of your payload. Put that 100 lb cooler in the boat and it only adds 10 lbs to your truck's suspension.

 

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