What size travel trailer can a Toyota Sequoia tow?
The Toyota Sequoia can tow a substantial load when properly equipped, with a maximum around 9,520 pounds in its current high-tow configuration. Most mid-size travel trailers fall within this capability, but exact limits depend on the vehicle’s year, trim, and tow package.
Understanding the Sequoia's towing power
Vehicle generations and options matter. The latest Sequoia (2023 onward) offers a high-tow option using the iForce MAX hybrid powertrain that is officially rated to tow up to 9,520 pounds with the Tow Package. Non-hybrid configurations also offer strong towing capability, but the exact maximum can vary by trim and equipment. Always consult the specific vehicle’s window sticker and owner's manual for precise numbers.
Current-generation Sequoia towing capacity
In the current generation, the iForce MAX hybrid with Tow Package is rated at a maximum of 9,520 pounds. Earlier, non-hybrid versions still provide robust capability, typically approached toward the upper end of the overall rating, but figures vary by trim and options. Verify the exact figures for your build before planning a tow.
What size travel trailers are realistically towable
The following ranges reflect typical trailer sizes that most Sequoias can manage when properly equipped, with attention to payload, tongue weight, and braking. Use these as rough benchmarks rather than guaranteed listings, and always confirm against your vehicle’s exact specs.
- Small to mid-size trailers with GVWR around 4,500–7,500 lbs (roughly 20–28 ft, depending on design) are easily within reach for many Sequoia builds with a Tow Package.
- Mid-size travel trailers with GVWR around 7,500–9,500 lbs (roughly 28–34 ft) are commonly towable by Sequoias equipped for higher towing capacity, provided tongue weight and payload are within limits.
- Heavier travel trailers approaching 9,500–10,000+ lbs GVWR (roughly 30–36 ft) can be towable in some configurations, but require careful matching of payload, hitch setup, braking, and margin for safety; many owners will prefer a vehicle with extra towing headroom for these sizes.
In practice, most towing scenarios with a Sequoia fall in the 25–34 ft range, with GVWR under about 9,000–9,500 lbs, to maintain braking and handling margins.
Important towing considerations
Before selecting a trailer, consider the following factors to ensure safe, compliant towing with a Sequoia:
- Payload capacity of the Sequoia (passengers, cargo, and equipment) and how it interacts with hitch weight.
- Trailer GVWR and tongue weight, ensuring the trailer’s weight is within the Sequoia’s tow rating and payload limits.
- Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and ensuring your vehicle-plus-trailer weight stays below this limit.
- Tongue weight (often 10–15% of the trailer’s GVWR) and whether the vehicle hitch setup can safely carry it.
- Tow-brake requirements and a brake controller for trailers with significant GVWR; confirm your Sequoia’s braking options meet the trailer’s needs.
By accounting for payload, tongue weight, braking, and overall weight limits, you can choose a trailer size that keeps towing within the Sequoia’s safe operating envelope.
Summary
Bottom line: The current Toyota Sequoia can tow up to 9,520 pounds when equipped with the Tow Package and iForce MAX, making many mid-size travel trailers towable—typically in the 25–34 ft range with GVWR under about 9,000–9,500 lbs. Always verify the exact numbers for your vehicle and trailer, and plan with margin for payload and braking. For significantly larger trailers, a more capable tow vehicle may be required.
