Show us what you tow.

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Janster

I didn't originally have plans to tow with the tacoma at all. THere's this offroad trip that's 3.5hours away that I'm tempted to go to. The jeep weighs 4500lbs and we'd have to rent a trailer. Just not sure whether it'd be safer/easier to borrow my mother-in-laws V8 Grand Cherokee for the job (we used to own the Grand & towed with it before). Whow knows...I know the tacoma could do it - it'd be a interesting driving experience for sure (controllability standpoint).

If you have a brake controller and there isn't a bunch of mountains in between then I'd just use the Tacoma and take it leisurely(no more than 55-60mph tops on a good road). My Tacoma tows that backhoe better than my '95 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 ever did. I've been quite impressed with how well the Tacoma hauls overall.

Y0TA · 02-18-2009, 10:37 PM

once i get a trailer i will be hauling my trail truck. i dont think i should have any problems now that i am seeing what you all are towing.

Janster · 02-18-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme450

If you have a brake controller and there isn't a bunch of mountains in between then I'd just use the Tacoma and take it leisurely(no more than 55-60mph tops on a good road). My Tacoma tows that backhoe better than my '95 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 ever did. I've been quite impressed with how well the Tacoma hauls overall.

Still have the Prodigy somewhere in the garage....
With the Auto and no overdrive, are you using mostly 4th gear during non-highway areas? Or 4th all the time?
How's it shift? Does it 'hunt' for gears?

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Janster

Still have the Prodigy somewhere in the garage....
With the Auto and no overdrive, are you using mostly 4th gear during non-highway areas? Or 4th all the time?
How's it shift? Does it 'hunt' for gears?

Sorry, Can't give you auto tranny feedback janster, I'm a 6 speed. With my 6 speed I run mostly 5th highway, 4th on small hills, and 3rd for larger grades. I think keep the auto out of OD and it would do fine though.

Janster · 02-18-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme450

Sorry, Can't give you auto tranny feedback janster, I'm a 6 speed. With my 6 speed I run mostly 5th highway, 4th on small hills, and 3rd for larger grades. I think keep the auto out of OD and it would do fine though.

Thanks
The Auto doesn't have OD.....
So I'm gonna assume 5th gear would be considered OD - and why I asked.

dougmays · 02-19-2009, 05:47 PM

Mustang Paul · 02-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Is that an international truck?

dougmays · 02-19-2009, 06:03 PM

nope. 1962 Studebaker

Scooter · 02-19-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Janster

Thanks
The Auto doesn't have OD.....
So I'm gonna assume 5th gear would be considered OD - and why I asked.

Hi,

I have a 2008 TRD Sport DC automatic and I towed a small travel trailer through the Rockies in Colorado and the canyons of Utah last year. The trailer is rated 2000 lbs unloaded. That's the shipping weight and does not account for options like the awning, air conditioner, spare tire, propane tank etc. With options, camp gear and luggage, I'm thinking it's around 3000 lbs. The trailer is 16 ft long. It's not a pop-up, so it is quite tall, and pushes a lot of wind. It only has a single axle. It towed with ease. I towed mainly in 5th gear and put it down to 4th whenever I noticed it hunting, usually going against strong head winds, or steep hills. I had no problems even when going over 80 mph to pass, although I wouldn't go any faster, and definitely not for a long time. Going 70 mph was no problem whatsoever. I even passed some minivans going up a 8% grade at 11000 ft altitude. I have a Reese friction anti-sway bar, and a brake controller. The Tacoma is a great hauler for its size.

Mustang Paul · 02-19-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dougmays

nope. 1962 Studebaker

That's a great looking truck! Probably more metal in one fender than in most new cars. . . .

tacoholic · 02-19-2009, 06:35 PM

That Mustang is gorgeous!!! GT or no?

dougmays · 02-19-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Paul

That's a great looking truck! Probably more metal in one fender than in most new cars. . . .

haha you got that right! i thought it'd be to heavy for the Taco, but it performed like a champ. only used 1/4 tank to go about 120 miles and left 4th the whole time.

got a '64 Studebaker Daytona for sale if anyone is interested

Mustang Paul · 02-19-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoholic

That Mustang is gorgeous!!! GT or no?

Thanks, Tacoholic! It is a GT--Ivy Green, 289/4V automatic. We've had it for over 20 years. Was my daily driver until about a month ago. . .

tacoholic · 02-19-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Paul

Thanks, Tacoholic! It is a GT--Ivy Green, 289/4V automatic. We've had it for over 20 years. Was my daily driver until about a month ago. . .

It's beautiful!!! ...how much you want for it? lol

Mustang Paul · 02-19-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoholic

It's beautiful!!! ...how much you want for it? lol

She's part of the family. Drove it starting in High School! Insurance and gas mileage (12 mpg, 9 with the AC on) forced me to retire it to weekend driving. Plus, I sold my 93 Toyota Truck and got the spiffy new 08 last May.

Marazzito · 02-20-2009, 11:25 AM

Here is what I tow pretty regularly...

Ready to Camp trailer weights in at about 6,200 lbs. My Tacoma hasn't let me down once and I tow rather often. It is surpringly stable and with the prodigy braking is suffecient. Sure it isn't a 5.7 Tundra, but being that my truck is my dailey diver it is perfect for my needs.

Y0TA · 02-20-2009, 11:42 AM

nice FJ! i always wanted one of those.

tsilliker · 02-20-2009, 11:55 AM

Towed this 27 footer 500 miles last year.

Janster · 02-20-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marazzito

Here is what I tow pretty regularly...

Ready to Camp trailer weights in at about 6,200 lbs. My Tacoma hasn't let me down once and I tow rather often. It is surpringly stable and with the prodigy braking is suffecient. Sure it isn't a 5.7 Tundra, but being that my truck is my dailey diver it is perfect for my needs.

Awesome rig! Always loved those FJ40's...
You have an Auto?

RelentlessTaco · 02-20-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Marazzito

Here is what I tow pretty regularly...

Man I would LOVE to have that FJ! That looks awesome! Nice work.

02-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#27
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02-19-2009, 06:35 PM	#31
tacoholic 09 but I drive a 012 Expedition... Name: Jeff...I'm pretty sure Joined: Jan 2009, #12480 Location: East Bay, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 4,459 Quite possibly, someday... Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	That Mustang is gorgeous!!! GT or no? __________________ 2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD...402A only. 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer...loaded. Will always want...2009 Tacoma //TRD Sport Double Cab Short Bed in SWB.

02-20-2009, 11:55 AM	#38
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Marazzito Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13826 Location: Dublin, CA Gender: Male Posts: 66 07 DC TRD Off-Road 4x4 2007 Double Cab Manual 1GR TRD Exhaust, AFE Cold Air Intake, URD Short Shifter, Supersprings... TRD Supercharger and OME 886 HD Lift Coming Soon.	Here is what I tow pretty regularly... Ready to Camp trailer weights in at about 6,200 lbs. My Tacoma hasn't let me down once and I tow rather often. It is surpringly stable and with the prodigy braking is suffecient. Sure it isn't a 5.7 Tundra, but being that my truck is my dailey diver it is perfect for my needs.

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