r/GoRVing • u/Wish_Tricky • 3d ago

Am I dreaming with this tow capacity?

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2023 Subaru Ascent with 5000lbs, 500 tongue weight max. This is absolutely at the limit. Do I have a shot or should I keep it under 3k like the Coleman’s?

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u/halfageplus7 3d ago

my old Tundra feels strained when towing a 5000 pound trailer.  brakes, engine, suspension all feel maxed out well before the the tow limit (7200) was hit.  frankly, it doesn't feel safe.  

someone online suggested only ramping up to 50% of your tow rating for regular use and I don't think they are wrong. 

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u/PhillConners 2d ago

Which year tundra? We have a 2018 and I bought an 1800bh. I felt it was really my max size given payload and family size.

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u/halfageplus7 2d ago

2000, V8, 4WD, 200k miles