New to the Forum need advice

Looking at the Tacoma v6 model to tow a 22' Hurricane deck boat with 150 engine and tandem axle trailer, all less than 4500 pounds. I would only tow to and from the lake on weekends 15 minutes one way couple hills. I was looking for advice if the Tacoma could handle without a problem. I really don't want a 12-19 mile full size but if I have to so be it. Need your expert feedback thanks in advance.

 

It wouldn't have any trouble, especially for that little distance. I towed a 7000lb project vehicle/trailer combo 500 miles with mine. The truck would dance a little above 65mph in a bad crosswind, but I just slowed down a bit and it came right back in line

 

Welcome

 

Thanks, looking forward to the forum. I am looking at a 2WD 2013 with the TSS sport serier suspension and bilstein shocks. Is the towing the capacity the same as the 4WD.

 

These trucks have 3 different towing capacities:
3500lbs- 4 cyl trucks/X-Runner
6500lbs- V6 Access Cab/Double Cab Short Bed (same wheelbase)
6400lbs- V6 Double Cab Longbed
4x4/2wd makes no difference in towing capacity if it's a Prerunner.
The 100lb difference from dcsb to dclb must be Toyota's calculation that the longer truck weighs that much more

 

On such a short trip,you should not have difficulty.
I DO RECOMMEND electric trailer brakes-they will make life easier and safer.
It is relatively cheap and an easy modifacation.
With the $$$ spent on boat fuel-it will only cost a couple tankfuls!
It makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE!

 

Added note-the 4x4 is helpful when launching and hauling out the boat-especially if the launch is gravel.
The 4x4low is great. FYI

 

Thanks for all the helpful information everyone

 

Are you going from Bentonville to Beaver Lake? If so, the 2WD TSS will be 100% fine. I'd definitely suggest 4WD for the winters and launch/haul

 

Yes, Bentonville to Beaver and Bentonville to Windsor.

 

Get yourself a 4WD and we can go wheeling!