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Anyone towed with 3rd gen yet?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Aussiek2000, Sep 14, 2015.

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  1. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:09 PM
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    My thread, I'll post whatever I want in it.
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:09 PM
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    Yep, you have intellectual property rights over this thread. Guess I can't post in it either.
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    Compared to 2nd gen, 3rd gen is:
    7% shorter in 1st
    7% shorter in 2nd
    11% shorter in 3rd
    5% shorter in 4th
    1% shorter in 5th
    (6th is 18% taller)

    Since the 3rd gen has 12.5% shorter stroke than 2nd gen, the pistons will actually be moving slower in every gear. That's better, right?
     
    Tharris242, Sep 29, 2015
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  4. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    In fact I do. If the OP wasn't supposed to have input in their thread, there wouldn't be a "new post" button. There would be a set number of topics created by TW admin that we could post in.
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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    Dear god, the butthurt is strong waiting for people to tow something.

    SOMEONE, TOW SOMETHING!!!
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:22 PM
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    I'll just wait until mine gets here and put the rated 6800 on the back. If it breaks, thats why it has a warranty
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:23 PM
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    The better coast
    Eh...Wut?
     
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  8. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    ***not sarcasm***

    That is a solid plan

    ***END not sarcasm***
     
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    The better coast
    With Toyota/Dana frames......that might be a reality at some point in time :eek:
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:25 PM
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    toyota says it'll tow 6800, one way to find out
     
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  11. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    all else fails, I'll just use a real truck

    DSCF0576-1_53fd124a4b6a94a9da4915c2d1031662982a7c0f.jpg
     
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    As stated above that is a solid plan. Literally 1 way to find out
     
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  13. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    Bet it tows just like a 2nd Gen... Little slower off the line, looks better going down the road, more stuff in cab to mess with while on the road.
    There, I'm good.
     
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  14. Oct 1, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    So dumb question -- I probably missed it somewhere -- but is the Spec sheet out showing gear ratios between the different models? I know the tire size is different from the SR5 to the TRD Sport and then OR, right? So is there a different gear ratio in each to maintain ideal performance and fuel economy marks?
     
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  15. Oct 1, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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    All I can tell you is the 4.0 never dropped below 50mph on 7% Interstate grades. The 3.5 can't do any worse since it has about the same power numbers. Offroad in 4hi/4lo hauling a trailer and loaded bed, easy, plenty of power with the 4.0, should be the same with the 3.5.

    On those two-lane roads the speed limit is maybe 45-60mph, that's easy for a 4.0, so easy with a 3.5.
     
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    Following this thread. Interested in the DC V6 4x4 Off Road w/ tow package. Realizing I'd need stabilizers, maybe extra leaf, etc, I'd like to tow a 16' Airstream Bambi with GVWR of 4,300 lb, 3,100 dry weight, and a 390 lb tongue/hitch weight. No kids, just wife and I going camping. Don't have any need for a full size truck. If this won't cut it, I may resort to a used (2009 +) Land Cruiser.
     
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  18. Oct 6, 2015 at 11:09 AM
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    I have a 3,000 lb Casita. I too am eager to hear towing reviews. So far I have mostly gotten "Don't buy a Tacoma for towing." responses on this thread.
     
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    ^^ this is what I am worried about. However, on the Airstream forums, I see plenty of people towing 19' and a few 22' Airstreams with the Gen 2 DC V6 without much issue other than MPGs being around 10-12, which I can deal with.
     
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  20. Oct 6, 2015 at 11:23 AM
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    Well contrary to some of the folks on this forum, the Tacoma is meant to tow. Hence the hitch, tow package, trailer lights etc. Just not meant to tow a lot regularly. I am coming from an '02 so the improvement should be substantial but not so sure how much better the gen 3 pulls compared to the gen 2. May even be worse.
     
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