New Toy Hauler - Towing Help

[ThreeSixT]

Just picked up this bad boy at an RV Clearance Sale to support my Track Day / Racing habbit.





Its a 25 footer and the weight specs state:
Hitch Weight 1,040 lbs
Dry Weight 7,240 lbs
Gross Weight 13,040 lbs
Cargo Weight 5,800 lbs
Axle Weight 12,000 lbs

The dealer told me the dry weight was 8,300 lbs, so I thought I would be fine even with the bike and other gear loaded in (500 lbs), but that seems like just the Hitch and Dry Weight combined. Can someone shed some light on this? Also, this is a travel trailer, not a 5th wheeler. Am I screwed here?

As for the truck itself, I have an 08 CrewMax 5.7L 6AT 4x4 Limited with Tow package, but with standard mirrors. I already have a Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller and they are installing the weight distribution hitch, but is there anything else I will need right away?...better suspension, tires, etc?

Thanks in advance!

[buckstom]

I tow a travel trailer and it probably weighs 8000 lbs loaded. My Tundra does just fine. A good WDH makes the difference. I just strap on my tow mirrors and away I go.I get about 14 towing it. I never go over 55 mph though.