2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA towing

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your
safety and the safety of others, yo u must not overload your vehicle
or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the towing eq uipment has been installed cor-
rectly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving
habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braki ng performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the
hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.

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Towing related terms■ GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum of
the total vehicle weight (including
the occupants, cargo and any
optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).
■ GVWR (Gross Vehi cle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehicle
weight is the total weight of the
vehicle. When towing a trailer, it
is the sum of the vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
tongue weight.

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■
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
axle weight. The gross axle
weight is the load placed on
each axle (front and rear).
■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver, one
front passenger, towing package
(if available), hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if required).
Additional optional equipment,
passengers and cargo in the vehi-
cle will reduce the trailer weight
rating so as not to exceed
GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds
3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recom-
mended to use a trailer with 2 or
more axles.
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
(With brakes)

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GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■GCWR
* and TWR*
Regular Cab models
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed
typeGCWRTWR
GSK50L-TRADKA 4.0L V6
(1GR-FE) engine 2WDStandard
10000 lb.
(4535 kg) 4900 lb.
(2220 kg)
GSK51L-THADKA Long 4800 lb.
(2175 kg)
UPK50L-TRTDKA 4.6L V8
(1UR-FE) engine
2WDStandard
12500 lb.
(5670 kg)
*27100 lb.
(3220 kg)*2
14000 lb.
(6350 kg)*38600 lb.
(3900 kg)*3
USK51L-THTDKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine Long
14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28400 lb.
(3810 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*310400 lb.
(4715 kg)*3
USK55L-TRTDKA
4WDStandard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28200 lb.
(3715 kg)*2
15500 lb.
(7030 kg)*39700 lb.
(4395 kg)*3
15000 lb.
(6800 kg)*3,49200 lb.
(4170 kg)*3,4
USK56L-THTDKA Long14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28100 lb.
(3670 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*310100 lb.
(4580 kg)*3

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*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 668)*2: Without towing package*3: With towing package*4: P275/55R20 tires
Double Cab models
USK55L-TRTDGA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WDStandard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28200 lb.
(3715 kg)*2
15500 lb.
(7030 kg)*39700 lb.
(4395 kg)*3
15000 lb.
(6800 kg)*3,49200 lb.
(4170 kg)*3,4
USK56L-THTDGA Long14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28100 lb.
(3670 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*310100 lb.
(4580 kg)*3
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed
typeGCWRTWR
GSK51L-CRASKA 4.0L V6
(1GR-FE) engine
2WD
Standard 10000 lb.
(4535 kg) 4500 lb.
(2040 kg)
UPK51L-CRTSKA 4.6L V8
(1UR-FE) engine 12500 lb.
(5670 kg)
*26700 lb.
(3035 kg)*2
14000 lb.
(6350 kg)*38200 lb.
(3715 kg)*3
UPK56L-CRTSKA 4WD12500 lb.
(5670 kg)
*26400 lb.
(2900 kg)*2
14000 lb.
(6350 kg)*37900 lb.
(3580 kg)*3
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed
typeGCWRTWR

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*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 668)*2: Without towing package*3: With towing package
USK51L-CRTSKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28100 lb.
(3670 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*310100 lb.
(4580 kg)*3
USK51L-CRTLKA 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28100 lb.
(3670 kg)*2
15900 lb.
(7210 kg)*310000 lb.
(4535 kg)*3
USK52L-CHTSKA Long16000 lb.
(7255 kg) 10000 lb.
(4535 kg)
USK56L-CRTSKA
4WDStandard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27800 lb.
(3535 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*39700 lb.
(4395 kg)*3
USK56L-CRTLKA 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27800 lb.
(3535 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*39800 lb.
(4445 kg)*3
USK57L-CHTSKA Long16000 lb.
(7255 kg) 9800 lb.
(4445 kg)
USK56L-CRTSGA 5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WDStandard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27800 lb.
(3535 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*39700 lb.
(4395 kg)*3
USK56L-CRTLGA 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27800 lb.
(3535 kg)*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)*39800 lb.
(4445 kg)*3
USK57L-CHTSGA Long16000 lb.
(7255 kg) 9800 lb.
(4445 kg)
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed
typeGCWRTWR

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*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 668)*2: Without towing package*3: With towing package
■Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (453 kg)
USK56L-PSTSGA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WD Short 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27700 lb.
(3490 kg)*2
15300 lb.
(6940 kg)*39000 lb.
(4080 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTLGA 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27700 lb.
(3490 kg)*2
15300 lb.
(6940 kg)*39000 lb.
(4080 kg)*3
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed
typeGCWRTWR

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Trailer Tongue Weight and Trailer Kingpin Weight
● A recommended tongue weight or kingpin weight varies in accor-
dance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.
● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
1. Conventional Towing
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%. (Tongue Weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue Weight
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front
axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the
front fender height above th e front axle before connection.
Adjust weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is
returned to the same height as before connection.
Do not reduce front fender height below original measurement.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight
can be measured with platform scales found at a highway
weighing station, building supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.