Too early to tow?

billybobsgoat · 07-03-2008, 09:25 AM

I just got my truck a month ago 2008 TRD Offroad V6 manual 6 speed, it currently has about 600 miles on it, I am moving (12 miles away) and i am going to rent a 6' x 12' Uhaul trailer and my approximate weight in tow will not exceed 3000 lbs I guess I am wondering if it is too early "break in period" to tow?? any suggestions will be welcome, Thanks

Janster · 07-03-2008, 11:01 AM

Does the manual state anything about not towing before a certain time/mileage? ....I doubt it, but you'd better look through your manual just in case.

Normally I'd recommend to wait - but - in a case where you need it...then by all means USE IT. You bought the truck for many reasons and I'm sure one of them was to help you move.....

Haul away my friend. Be careful and go *easy* on her.

Good Luck with the move!

billybobsgoat · 07-03-2008, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the response, I have decided to wait till 1k before I tow, I will just take a few extra trips I figure the gas I will be spending would of gone to the Trailer co for rental anyways.

wiscdave · 07-03-2008, 12:51 PM

NO problem...that is weak. Tow the trailer.

Ridingontrd · 07-03-2008, 03:08 PM

Maintenance book.Did you get one? Pretty sure that info is there.500 miles before towing.1000 miles breakin oil change.

Janster · 07-04-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billybobsgoat

Thanks for the response, I have decided to wait till 1k before I tow, I will just take a few extra trips I figure the gas I will be spending would of gone to the Trailer co for rental anyways.

Even better ....and that's logical thinking!

silver07taco · 07-04-2008, 06:32 PM

I drove my taco off the lot and picked up a trailer full of firewood didnt seem bother anything with 7 miles on it.

robinsonda1 · 07-05-2008, 10:47 AM

I know the manual says to wait for at least 1k but I have the auto.

BrunesDoesTRD · 07-05-2008, 02:05 PM

Normal break-in procedures are bunk. New engines are so finely machined and set up that long, easy break-ins are not effective.

Let the engine warm up to operating temps and drive it normally or even a bit hard if you are going to drive normally. I prefer breaking engines in on a dyno or on a track. So towing after 1K miles or after 7 miles- It's not gunna do anything to the truck- as long as you drive right for towing a trailer.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm for a better outline of the "advanced" technique.

ofrd4fun · 07-06-2008, 02:53 PM

I think that the 500 mile "break-in", or whatever the mileage recommended by the manufacturer, is to allow the rear end gears to mesh correctly. Nissan is very strict about this for the Titan. They say to do a few heat cycles for the rear end before towing.

4x4x4trd · 07-06-2008, 03:18 PM

manual says don't tow a trailer for first 500 miles. Avoid hard stops first 200 miles.

For the first 1000 miles. No full throttle acceleration, don't drive slowly in high gear with a manual, don't drive a long time at a set speed fast or slow.

concrete jedi · 07-06-2008, 05:25 PM

Tow it like you stole it !

07-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#1
billybobsgoat Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7170 Posts: 27 08 access silver 4.0 manual TRD O R 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0	Too early to tow? I just got my truck a month ago 2008 TRD Offroad V6 manual 6 speed, it currently has about 600 miles on it, I am moving (12 miles away) and i am going to rent a 6' x 12' Uhaul trailer and my approximate weight in tow will not exceed 3000 lbs I guess I am wondering if it is too early "break in period" to tow?? any suggestions will be welcome, Thanks

07-03-2008, 11:01 AM	#2
Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 40 Posts: 1,850 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab Auto 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (4gig nano/30gig video), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar.	Does the manual state anything about not towing before a certain time/mileage? ....I doubt it, but you'd better look through your manual just in case. Normally I'd recommend to wait - but - in a case where you need it...then by all means USE IT. You bought the truck for many reasons and I'm sure one of them was to help you move..... Haul away my friend. Be careful and go easy on her. Good Luck with the move! __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

07-05-2008, 02:05 PM	#9
BrunesDoesTRD One Bad Dude. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 338 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle,	Normal break-in procedures are bunk. New engines are so finely machined and set up that long, easy break-ins are not effective. Let the engine warm up to operating temps and drive it normally or even a bit hard if you are going to drive normally. I prefer breaking engines in on a dyno or on a track. So towing after 1K miles or after 7 miles- It's not gunna do anything to the truck- as long as you drive right for towing a trailer. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm for a better outline of the "advanced" technique. __________________ Namaste Brunes

07-06-2008, 02:53 PM	#10
ofrd4fun Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1908 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 16	I think that the 500 mile "break-in", or whatever the mileage recommended by the manufacturer, is to allow the rear end gears to mesh correctly. Nissan is very strict about this for the Titan. They say to do a few heat cycles for the rear end before towing. __________________ 05 Dbl cab SR5 4x4 Indigo Ink FJ wheels Rear air bags Ready Lift spacers

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07-03-2008, 12:43 PM	#3
billybobsgoat Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7170 Posts: 27 08 access silver 4.0 manual TRD O R 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0	Thanks for the response, I have decided to wait till 1k before I tow, I will just take a few extra trips I figure the gas I will be spending would of gone to the Trailer co for rental anyways.

07-03-2008, 12:51 PM	#4
wiscdave Lets Do It!! Joined: Mar 2008, #5392 Location: NE WI Age: 35 Posts: 294 08 44 DC TRD Sport LB 2008 Double Cab Automatic* 2 P3 shallow mount 10s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s	NO problem...that is weak. Tow the trailer.

07-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#5
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 684 trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/5''&6" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	Maintenance book.Did you get one? Pretty sure that info is there.500 miles before towing.1000 miles breakin oil change.

07-04-2008, 06:32 PM	#7
silver07taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6241 Location: Maryland Posts: 226 07 tacoma 4x4 sport 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 3''lift,265/75/16 copper STT tires,helo wheels,allpro sliders,allpro plate bumper,milemarker winch, Allpro skids, Total chaos LCA skids	I drove my taco off the lot and picked up a trailer full of firewood didnt seem bother anything with 7 miles on it.

07-05-2008, 10:47 AM	#8
robinsonda1 Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4107 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 64 2008 TRD Sport Pre-Runner v-6 auto 2008 Access Cab Automatic	I know the manual says to wait for at least 1k but I have the auto.

07-06-2008, 03:18 PM	#11
4x4x4trd My other ride weighs 200 tons Joined: Jan 2008, #4267 Location: North Texas Age: 51 Posts: 871 08 White Access Cab TRD OR, Debadged 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 AFE oil free drop in, Secondary removed, tint, front D-rings, Toyota bed mat, Undercover tonneau, TRD seat covers and floor mats, Pioneer speakers, Westin Platinum bars, Fumoto oil valve, short antena, Nifty Xtreme's, TSB leaf springs, Bilstein 5100's set at .85" in the front	manual says don't tow a trailer for first 500 miles. Avoid hard stops first 200 miles. For the first 1000 miles. No full throttle acceleration, don't drive slowly in high gear with a manual, don't drive a long time at a set speed fast or slow.

07-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#12
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,388 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.	Tow it like you stole it !

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