FROM NJ TO CALIFORNIA AND BACK IN MY TACO

whats up guys and girls of taco world i am planning a trip across country in my 2005 tacoma it has 187k miles runs like a champ was wondering what you thought about taking it across country if anyone has done it and what should i do to prepare the truck and myself for this epic journey thanks in advance for any advice all is welcome i plan on leaving the end of April heading to Sacramento CA from Somers point nj oh yea and ill be towing a 6x12 single axle box trailer cheers taco world

 

Matt thank you so much man it means alot to me to have support i am nervous about the trip i have a couple months to plan but its going to be the first time im really really road tripping im excited and stoked to be a part of a community that is going to be able to come along with me through TW!

 

Dave thank you for the welcoming i have no idea where i posted this nor how to move it but i appreciate all the help!!!!

 

Dave hahahahaha

 

Don't worry about it, toyota is dependable if you thought it wasnt you wouldn't have considered taking something with 180k+ across the country

 

I'd consider taking mine with 280k cross country.. (sorry its a first gen but still)

 

I don't think it's as big of a deal as it might be in your mind, if you don't currently have any worrisome mechanical issues. But it wouldn't hurt to make a quick runaround your vehicle just to check. Just trying to give you some piece of mind before the long journey. A road close to home is no different than a road 2 or 3,000 miles away

About 6 months ago, before I had my Tacoma, I hauled a fully loaded 4x8 UHAUL trailer with my 2010 3.6 Cadillac CTS on my move from Savannah, GA to Austin, TX - I had absolutely no issues. Granted there was only 75k miles on the Cadi, so it's just food for thought.

I just had my oil changed, fluid levels checked, tire pressure set and was off.

Good luck to you and enjoy the journey, it sounds like a lot of fun.

 

I should add to that, I did drive very conservatively, only about 60mph max so as not to kill my gas mileage. But even with a sedan, I didn't notice a huge difference in my braking ability. Just take it easy.

 

How well have you kept the truck maintained?
- Spark plugs
- Transmission fluid change
- Diff fluid
- Serpentine belt
- Radiator flush or coolant change

Any common sense basic maintenance

 

I dig the red Toyota emblem on your grill. Looks good man.

 

thank you guys i just got a set of spot lights from claycrusher! stoked to put them on i was thinking about a storm trooper top for the trip what do you guys think of those things

 

Impressive you included all of this in one sentence.

 

Definitely adjust the trailer tires to the right PSI. Don't want to get a blowout at speed.

 

You'll be fine. Just make sure you criss cross the safety chains before hooking them to your receiver area. State Troopers love when you forget to do that shit. Easy tickets.

I tow my 6x12 all the time without an issue. Do check the trailer tires often though- I had one blow out on me a little while back.