Hi,

forgive me if this should have gone to an existing thread. (dang newbies) We just bought a 2021 Imagine 17 MKE from the orignial owner.

I am confused as to why Toyota would make a Tundra with such a low payload capacity and low tire load capacity.

FYI the Imagine came with 800lb Fastway E2 weight distibution bars.

Here's the info.

Truck:
Tundra SR5 5.7L V8 Truck Double Cab
GVWR: 6700lb
Base curb wtg: 5100
Max Payload: 1600lb
Tire load 1320lb
tow capacity: 9900lb

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Cargo in Truck:

4 passengers: 560 Usually only the two of us at 280lb
Tongue/Hitch weight: 15% of 6400 Trailer GVWR = 959
13% of 6400 trailer GVWR = 831

Total cargo passengers and hitch weight = 1559

From the Keep your Daydream:
Hitched
Available Payload 81.00
New GVW 6,619.00
NEW GCVW 12,055.00
Towing Capcity 10,200.00

So there is only 81lb of leftover payload. But we wanted to add bikes into the truck bed, which would require a rack. I guess other cargo could go in the trailer. What's a good % to be under payload capacity, to keep your truck happy?

But more importantly, we have exceeded the Tire load of 1320lb with our cargo of 1559lb.

Why have tires that can't support the advertised payload?

Do I have this correct?
We're now looking at a Ford F 150. But we did really like that Tundra.

If you're wondering we pulled it home with a rented Uhaul 2021 Silverado. It did fine, except for some rocking. I think you guys call it porpoising.

Thank so much for all your help! This is a wonderful resource!
I've learned so much.