Towing without the package

bambooshoots · 06-30-2008, 02:59 PM

I'm in the market for a Tacoma, preferably used. There is one that I am eyeing that has most things I want, but it's lacking a tow package.

How much will I be able to tow (if at all) without the towing package? I don't own any ATVs, bikes, etc, however I do have a trailer I use to tow a riding mower, push mower, and assorted lawn care stuff.

Or is it possible for a dealer to slap on a Tow package for a fee?

tacomaman06 · 06-30-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bambooshoots

I'm in the market for a Tacoma, preferably used. There is one that I am eyeing that has most things I want, but it's lacking a tow package.

How much will I be able to tow (if at all) without the towing package? I don't own any ATVs, bikes, etc, however I do have a trailer I use to tow a riding mower, push mower, and assorted lawn care stuff.

Or is it possible for a dealer to slap on a Tow package for a fee?

if you are gonna be hauling at least some weight on a decent trailer......i'd go ahead and get a tow package, as its better than hooking up top the bumper,imo......however......the dealer probably aint gonna be cheap at all. you may do better to try ebay and find a good used hitch,then get a transmission cooler and let a reputable shop install it for you......then you can add the trailer wiring to your truck.......it'll save you some money.

concrete jedi · 06-30-2008, 06:37 PM

I towed an overweight U-Haul trailer from Portland Oregon to Myrtle Beach S.C. without the tow package, it did have a Reece hitch though, still going strong, but be smart and get the tow package.

maverick491 · 06-30-2008, 06:57 PM

You neglected to mention which engine the truck you are looking at has, or if it is a gen 1 or gen 2 truck.

In any case without the towing package you can still tow you are just limited in the anound of weight and limited by how much time and or money you want to put into having the towing bits installed.

Short answer.
Gen 1 - 4 cyl 3500lbs,
Gen 1 - 6 cyl 5000lbs,
Gen 2 - 4 cyl 3500lbs,
Gen 2 - 6 cyl 5000lbs,
Gen 2 - 6 cyl 6500lbs (with factory towing package)

All the parts required can be sourced aftermarket, and detailed write-up on their install and links for what and where to purchase are covered in the towing bible which is stickied at the top of this section.

xedge · 07-01-2008, 04:54 AM

Easy mod if what you buy doesn't come with the tow package.

Less than $200 if you buy the hitch, receiver, & wiring harness from etrailer or go to U-Haul. They'll put the whole shabang in for you. The factory tow is a heck of a deal, if you can find one with, it is worth it for sure!

I added one after the fact because my truck was a leftover model year & my towing was less than 2000lbs. As much as I wanted the factory tow, I liked the price of the leftover better. Good luck with your purchase.

06-30-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
bambooshoots Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7645 Location: Texas Posts: 100 05 DC PreRunner TRD Off Road 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	Towing without the package I'm in the market for a Tacoma, preferably used. There is one that I am eyeing that has most things I want, but it's lacking a tow package. How much will I be able to tow (if at all) without the towing package? I don't own any ATVs, bikes, etc, however I do have a trailer I use to tow a riding mower, push mower, and assorted lawn care stuff. Or is it possible for a dealer to slap on a Tow package for a fee?

06-30-2008, 06:57 PM	#4
maverick491 Carolina Alliance: Historian Joined: Apr 2007, #1462 Location: South Jersey Posts: 973 07 4x4 Access Cab, TRD off road, 6 cyl, 6 spd 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Activator III brake controller, Extang Fulltilt toneau, Factory bed mat, Extra D-rings in the bed, 2ndary air filter removed, Garmin Ique GPS, Eco-2, AFE Pro Dry-s filter, USASPEC PA12-toy, Pioneer 3-way speakers, SG II on Blendmount, Gulf States Alarm added.	You neglected to mention which engine the truck you are looking at has, or if it is a gen 1 or gen 2 truck. In any case without the towing package you can still tow you are just limited in the anound of weight and limited by how much time and or money you want to put into having the towing bits installed. Short answer. Gen 1 - 4 cyl 3500lbs, Gen 1 - 6 cyl 5000lbs, Gen 2 - 4 cyl 3500lbs, Gen 2 - 6 cyl 5000lbs, Gen 2 - 6 cyl 6500lbs (with factory towing package) All the parts required can be sourced aftermarket, and detailed write-up on their install and links for what and where to purchase are covered in the towing bible which is stickied at the top of this section. __________________ Maverick491 (Adam) DIY MODS Activator III brake controller Extra D-rings Aftermarket speakers w/TacoTunes mounting kit Illuminated 4wd switch ECO-2 VPE Scangauge II/Blendmount

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concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,425 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	I towed an overweight U-Haul trailer from Portland Oregon to Myrtle Beach S.C. without the tow package, it did have a Reece hitch though, still going strong, but be smart and get the tow package.

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xedge Don't Worry Be Happy Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: Vermont Age: 47 Posts: 469 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Filter, C2C Hood Struts	Easy mod if what you buy doesn't come with the tow package. Less than $200 if you buy the hitch, receiver, & wiring harness from etrailer or go to U-Haul. They'll put the whole shabang in for you. The factory tow is a heck of a deal, if you can find one with, it is worth it for sure! I added one after the fact because my truck was a leftover model year & my towing was less than 2000lbs. As much as I wanted the factory tow, I liked the price of the leftover better. Good luck with your purchase.