Here's what the various 2022 Toyota Tundra Trims can Tow and Haul. Plus, some cool towing features.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:11 What the different trims can tow and haul
1:28 SR Towing
2:14 SR5 Towing
2:35 Limited Towing
3:37 Platinum/1794 Towing
4:10 TRD Pro Towing
4:22 Payload
5:15 Towing and Payload Summary
5:36 Trailer Light Check feature
6:51 Trailer Hitch Guidance feature
8:22 Straight Path Assist feature
9:31 Drive review - Towing with a Tundra
Who is Robin Warner? - Brief description and bio
Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.
Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.
Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.
In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at funwithcars.com/

[@MrStrutus]

Finally someone knows about the truck. TFL doing zero to sixty and others telling us what trim they are buying. This is 12 minutes of important info. They rest just racking up views with info no one need

[@cummings2101]

Very nice video without all the other fluff that I see in almost every vehicle review, and this had more information about engine HP and towing specs then every other review I’ve seen to date. Nicely done!

[@mixflip]

Can you special order the exact truck you want....or do you just get put on a list at a dealership and they call you if and when a truck matches your wants shows up?

[@AutoNetwork]

I'm not a tower but had the opportunity to tow the longer Airstream trailer with the Tundra Platinum with ease and felt completely in control.

[@Undertaker414]

Great review of the new and long awaited refresh of the Tundra. Thanks for explaining the various specs of each trim. Keep it up!

[@viewsonvehicles]

Hi Dani! It’s been a minute. Thank you for watching, I appreciate your comment!

[@jessebautista9987]

Thank you for covering just the facts without interjecting your opinion/commentary. Very useful info.

[@kool6123]

Great practical review. like it very much. I'm in the market for tundra I watched a lot of tundra reviews that mention trailer backup assistance but never saw real demonstration. Thank you so much.

[@viewsonvehicles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@biancasmall1477]

Okay so the whole reason for me getting a truck is to tow my horses. This breakdown was great for me to understand what i should be looking at. Which trim was the first truck that you were in? The red one? The one that you were backing up in? Is there a specific package that is neeeded in order to get those towing features?

[@viewsonvehicles]

I'm glad you liked my video, Bianca! I'm pretty sure the red one was a limited. The feature I was showing is called Trailer Back Up Guide System with Straight Line Assist. It's standard on 1794 and Platinum models, available in the Towing Technology package for the SR5 and Limited models, and not available on the SR and TRD Pro models. I hope that helps.

[@biancasmall1477]

@@viewsonvehicles this helps so much. Thank you!

[@Feloniouschild]

Great video...just picked up a Capstone and love it!

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you! I actually reviewed a Capstone recently. As an owner, I'm curious if you agree with my assessment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKrEl3qvj6aSh6M

[@kenaromalcolm7534]

Robin dude, don’t give a shit about the hecklers talking down about your video! Your videos are the first reviews of the new tundras, especially the SR5 that I want, that didn’t feel like some bullshit commercial of a guy who was just handed the truck 5 minutes before. Other reviewers post 15 different videos about the same truck and somehow give less information than you in ONE VIDEO. Keep the informative content flowing dude, you’re the one who’s doing it right 👍🏾

[@viewsonvehicles]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@northlander4370]

Ford has the Pro tailer back up assist , does the same but you can also turn the trailer in any direction .

[@kh867]

Amazing video. You did a fantastic job. Short, simple and straight to the point. I tow daily in my Tundra and was looking into upgrading to a new Tundra since I’m constantly maxed out. Sadly, the third gen Tundra doesn’t meet my needs.

[@ryano893]

Thanks for the straightforward towing and payload #'s

[@mikegreene9215]

Great video! Been trying to find a Tundra SR5 4x4 type that has a payload of 1700 or more, never found one yet. Have you ever seen?

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you! No I have not specifically seen that. Good luck!

[@chrismelton67]

Nicely done. Did the SR5 have tow mirrors? How was the visibility using the sideview mirrors? Same questions for both the Bambi and the Land Yacht.

[@pecosb5221]

What about the transmission fluid temperature???

[@bobstanley7954]

Robin - super glad to find you and your channel. I’ve just purchased a 2022 SR5 4x4 with Sport package / trailer brake controller etc. and (my fault) missed the suspension lowering as a Sport feature. I’m getting an A/S Basecamp 20X and now wondering if I should have evaluated the suspension issue more. Any thoughts? Basecamp 20X has 535# tongue weight, 3500 dry and 4300 GVWR. Thanks for any advice you can offer. Great video.

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you so much for the compliment! I did a bit of research and could not find anything saying that the Sport Package changes the towing rating of the SR5 Tundra, which is well above the specs of your Basecamp 20X. Toyota says it can handle a tongue weight of over 1100 lbs. And tow more than 11,000 lbs. So I think the truck will handle it fine. What may be affected is ride comfort while towing. But, again, I would guess minimally. I hope that helps!

[@egggofff5057]

@@viewsonvehicles hi, i have a 23 tundra s5r trd package and have been looking and looking and looking for the actually tongue weight that mine can take. Can anyone give me a link on information on 23 tongue weight. thanks in advance.

[@viewsonvehicles]

@@egggofff5057 I couldn't find an exact figure for you, but it should be 10 percent of the SR5 Tow rating, minus 10 percent of what the little yellow sticker on the door says. That sticker accounts for all the details and options of your truck that reduces payload and towing capacity. You can find that sticker by checking out my video here. I have it time stamped to start just a couple seconds before I show the sticker. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npOlmoR4Z7JqfsU I hope this helps. -Robin

[@747r7]

Nice review, couple of questions: do you recommend 2H wheel or 4H wheel drive setting while towing a trailer ? How was your experience when toggled between 2H and 4H ? What’s the size hitch ball for the airstream you used?

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you! As long as weather is reasonable, I'd recommend 2H so the front tires can focus on steering. Switching between 2H and 4H was super easy. As this was at a Toyota event, I didn't mount the trailer, but my guess is 2-inch ball. Hope that helps!

[@melainenaranjo4479]

I need help !😬 I have. 2018 tundra SR5 and bought a 6600lbs trailer . I do have a distribution hitch 940lb . Does this sound safe ?

[@rich6828]

Yes, although you need to watch the tongue weight carefully. I think your payload capacity is around 1500 lbs so don't place all the weight in front of the trailer axles

[@bam5235]

Awesome explanation

[@mysterysolver514]

Does the payload on higher trim gets more conservative number with the air suspension

[@dreadkina-babylon2692]

Where did you get the payload chart? It’s slightly confusing because some options and packages seem to change payload differently across trim levels; which I wouldn’t think would affect things. I want to be a good citizen on the road…I have plans for hauling a slide-in or similar camper in the bed of a ‘22 Tundra…I do not want to go over payload, but I also don’t want to get “yellow door sticker shock” after plunking down $45K. I haven’t seen that chart posted anywhere else.

[@viewsonvehicles]

The numbers on the chart are from Toyota, but I made the chart myself.

[@dreadkina-babylon2692]

@@viewsonvehicles Did they also provide figures with additional deductions like theTRD Off-Road pkg? I am trying to determine the SR5 CrewMax and Double-Cab payload capacities with standard 6.5’ beds and TRD Off-Road Pkg. So far I have come up with 1,500lbs and 1,735lbs, respectively; assuming no running boards. How do you know payload if you go with the large screen upgrade and (if available on the SR5) the air suspension.

[@viewsonvehicles]

@@dreadkina-babylon2692 These are good questions, to be sure. I do not have an answer for you. A more detailed breakdown of exact payload almost certainly exists, though I’m not sure where. As I understood it, the ranges given within the drivetrain and cab categories covered the weight of the available options. But I cannot confirm that. Essentially, you need two numbers, the truck’s curb weight and it’s GVW. I hope that helps. And good luck.

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

One of the other truck channels test drove a non-hybrid SR5 crew cab 5.5ft bed 4WD TRD Offroad package and the actual yellow sticker in the door frame said it had a payload of 1450lbs. That’s less than a Honda Ridgeline. Pretty weak if you ask me and no way it’ll tow 11k pounds without exceeding the payload rating, assuming a 15% tongue weight.

[@dreadkina-babylon2692]

@@JohnSmith-dj5gf Yeah, I saw that video and I used it along with Robin Warner’s stuff here to determine the CrewMax SR5 w/TRD Off-Road 6.5ft bed reduces payload 1940-1450=490lb…but -50(for those running boards)=440lbs…..Toyota needs to provide the weight for each option package and accessory before you order. But they need to do it now, not wait until December when the ordering begins. I don’t understand the arrogance from a business side….$35K, $45k, $60k on an automobile represents the second largest purchase most Americans will ever make. Takes balls to shit on you customers….that’s what the Big 3 do.

[@eddie681]

Can you put light snow plow in this truck?

[@viewsonvehicles]

It's a good question, I'll see if I can find out.

[@jimthumerzs2301]

I was hoping for the same. The good news is, the SR doesn't have the electric front air dam which would be in the way of the plow mounts - same reason they're not putting tow hooks on the truck. The bad news is, the SR trim is saddled with a 22.5 gallon fuel tank.

[@williammurrell1321]

Rivian hitch

[@captkfc236]

What’s the length of the land yacht?

[@viewsonvehicles]

I'm not certain, but I believe it's the shortest one, 28 feet.

[@paulhunter9613]

Wow, all the same features as a ford, amazing

[@viewsonvehicles]

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[@mikehoffy5765]

Do you feel you towed long enough to get a idea on towing mpg?

[@viewsonvehicles]

Unfortunately, no. To be honest, no official MPG numbers are out yet, Toyota estimates the non hybrid, I-Force, will achieve 18/23/20 mpg (city/hwy/combined) for the two-wheel-drive model and 17/22/19 for the four-wheel-drive model. And, obviously, that’s not towing. Having the 10-speed certainly helps, though.

[@mikehoffy5765]

@@viewsonvehicles thanks for your reply

[@jasonbruney8842]

Did you have a weight distribution hitch on your SR 5 haul?

[@viewsonvehicles]

No, it was a standard hitch.

[@jasonbruney8842]

Could you tell me what the tongue weight was on that trailer?

[@viewsonvehicles]

Ooo, no, sorry. It was something Toyota setup during my test drive. I know it's a 16ft Airstream Bambi trailer. According to Airstream, it has a hitch weight of 430 lbs. Hopefully that helps. Here's the link: www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/bambi/specifications/

[@MrStrutus]

More SR trims

[@mcruz4467]

Great review!

[@viewsonvehicles]

Thank you!

[@ralphchamp7533]

Where your going to run into problems is the payload.

[@TontoBongRonto]

Why the crew max look like the space of my 18' doublecab 🤣🤔?

[@gerardosaldana1949]

Hater’s tundra is the best old the time machine make

[@williammurrell1321]

Ram towing

[@cjrciadt]

That has to be a typo... 348hp @ 2400!!!??? rpm???

[@viewsonvehicles]

Nope. Triple checked. It’s a simplified version of the same twin-turbo 3.5-liter in the other trims. It’s a low stressed motor, to be sure.

[@ALLw3rk]

Uh oh sounds like trouble in the making, she’ll be a gearhunter for sure

[@paulhunter9613]

It sounds even stressed down low

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[@fpvflyer4758]

I'm still bummed they got rid of the V8!

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[@4af]

Not one word in this 12 minute long video about the ride comfort, cabin quietness or seat comfort. I guess none of that matters to a 30 year old.

[@viewsonvehicles]

If you’re referring to my age, thank you for the compliment! But I’m in my 40s. As far as your comment about ride comfort, quietness, etc. I am working on two more videos about the Tundra, one of which is closer to a traditional drive review. This video focused on towing and hauling specs, as well as a few various features Toyota offers to make the job easier.

[@KeysRun]

SMH

[@jimthumerzs6981]

There's countless reviews on the new Tundra's ride. This is the first review I've seen that shows a Plain Jane SR - which I'm (was?) interested in, as well as reporting on its disappointing tow ratings. Well done!

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

@@viewsonvehicles 😆😉✌

[@genarotabbu466]

@Jim Thumerzs.. Let me correct @Robin Warner.. The maximum towing capacity of the 2022 SR Tundra is 11,155 lbs.

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