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Originally Posted by NoBozo
When the New 381 HP Tundra V8 came out 3 years or so back, I went to have a look. I asked the salesman about putting a "Fifth Wheel" trailer hitch in the bed. The guy didn't hesitate for a second to answer: "NOPE: Can't do it....chassis isn't built to take it". You can tow 10,000 pounds with it but not a fifth wheel.
I've been a Toyota owner since 1974. Two ('79) Hondas after the first Toyota..then back to Toyota ever since. Two Tacomas since 1995. Toyota trucks are "Nice" reliable trucks, but NOT "Work Trucks". NB
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The issue with the 5th wheel is the hitch weight. A 5th wheel trailer typically has 20% hitch weight. Most 5th wheel trailers are 10000 pounds or more which would result in a ton over the rear wheels. That is a lot for a 1/2 ton pickup.
A regular bumper (tag) pull trailer should be around 10%.
NB, I am not telling you anything you don't know but the 381 HP are not going to tug your trailer, the torque is. That is the nice thing about diesels.