’03 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0307)
322
2003 TUNDRA from Jul. ’03 Prod. (OM 34430U)
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of
gravity location zoneCARGO WEIGHT RATING
Standard cab models 453 kg (1000 lb.)
Access cab models
5 people, V6, 2WD, Manual transmission 295 kg (650 lb.)
6 people, V6, 2WD, Automatic transmission 226 kg (500 lb.)
5 people, V6, 4WD, Manual transmission
295 kg (650 lb.)
6 people, V6, 4WD, Automatic transmission 226 kg (500 lb.)
6 people, V8, 2WD, Standard bed 340 kg (750 lb.)
6 people, V8, 2WD, StepSide bed 226 kg (500 lb.)
6 people, V8, 4WD, Standard bed 181 kg (400 lb.)
6 people, V8, 4WD, StepSide bed 68 kg (150 lb.)
—Cargo weight rating and
proper matching
’03 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0307)
323
2003 TUNDRA from Jul. ’03 Prod. (OM 34430U)
When the truck is used to carry a slide −in
camper, the total cargo load of the truck
consists of the manufacturer ’s camper
weight figure, the weight of installed addi-
tional camper equipment not included in
the manufacturer ’s camper weight figure,
the weight of camper cargo, and the
weight of passengers in the camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed
the truck’s cargo weight rating and the
camper ’s center of gravity should fall with-
in the truck’s recommended center of
gravity zone when installed.
CAUTION
Be careful—overloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling prob-
lems, and can damage your vehicle
and its tires.
Gross axle weight rating
Front GAWR Rear GAWR
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded,
drive to a scale and weigh on the front
and on the rear wheels separately to de-
termine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of
the axle loads should not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
These ratings are given on the vehicle
Certification Label which is located on the
door latch post on the left side of the
vehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification”
in Section 2 for the Certification Label
location. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR
GAWRFront 1433 kg (3160 lb.)
RearP245/70R16 tires
1706 kg (3760 lb.)
P265/70R16 or P265/65R17 tires 1796 kg (3960 lb.)
—Gross axle and vehicle
weight ratings