Towing this?

http://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2013-skyline-koala-super-lite-travel-trailer-floorplan-21cs-tr13102

Will a 3rd gen handle that, for roughly 200 miles? I feel like it will be pushing it, and it's the only thing stopping me from getting one.

 

You wil have a horrible time towing that. Trust me get a full size.

 

I don't see why it'd be a problem. Dry weight at 3500#, gross weight at 5000# according to that link. I tow 3-3500# all the time longer distances than that no problem, and 5000 is well within the capacity if you have the tow pkg. I think you're fine unless the 3rd gens are just way worse than the 2nd gens....which from all I gather isn't necessarily untrue...

 

You will be fine, just set your truck up properly.

 

You could just put this in the bed
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2011-four-wheel-camper-eagle.472634/

 

Only if you know how to tow safely and have the proper setup for towing!

 

I've towed 2 tons with mine about 1000 miles total and I don't want to have to do that regularly, if you get the right setup it would be easier, larger tyranny cooler, airbags on the rear axel, and not gunning the engine, I didn't go above 60 when I was towing the 2 tons. If I were getting a trailer like that I'd get a full size so I would have to worry bout it.

 

You will have no problem towing that trailer. I tow a 25' TT, dry 4650#, loaded, 5400#, tongue 600#, as long as your truck is set up properly, you will have no issues, correct WD, larger trans cooler, and firestone air bags, it will be smooth sailing. always drive in 4th gear when towing. add a scan gauge for extra measures so you can monitor trans temp and other important info. I've towed our TT from RI to Canada with no problem, 10 hr trip and 700 miles, one way. Good luck and happy camping.

 

GVWR on that is rated at 4,950lbs....

2017 Tacoma towing capacity is 3,500lbs or 6,800lbs depending on setup.

 

Exactly, with GVWR @ 4950#, the 3rd gens can tow 6700#, (i think), shouldn't be an issue

 

I wouldn't want to pull that 200 miles with a tacoma. Yes, by the specs it will handle the weight, but the wind resistance will kill you. I pull a 24' pontoon which weighs less then that and I wouldn't want to pull more than 30 miles and that's at 60 mph or less. Here's a pic with my old 2nd Gen and how rediculis it looks.

 

And you have a 2nd gen with a better/lower RPM torque band for pulling....

 

It'll be fine if you're v6. It's a sub 5k lb trailer that won't be any big deal at all. Just keep it out of OD to keep the trans from shifting all the time and go. Contrary to what the internet will tell you, you don't need a 3/4 ton diesel pickup to tow a trailer...

 

How's it going gmann1972? Been camping lately? Last year we got 40 days at 4 different campgrounds logged for the first season. just a few images I thought I'd post since this is or seems to be a heated topic among owners. Right ?

 

Hey tarus9mm, No haven't been camping since October, camper is covered and put away...for now...on line now looking at where to go this year for vacation. Bar Harbor, PA, NY lakes region, or maybe Canada again

 

We've put ours up for the season to. Same here we are looking forward to the season to get cranking again.

 

We can't wait for the season to begin, I think this year we will start in April...unfortunately my GF only gets 3 weeks vaca, I get 5 weeks vaca. wish we could camp more...I also work weekends, sucks sometimes

 

Haha fuck no you'll blow up your truck. I dgaf toyota or not you tow that much weight regularly you won't make it 100k miles

 

Well I have been towing a lot of weight 5500# for the past 4 years with my Tacoma, and my truck is still running strong with NO!!! issues. don't know what your talking about...

 

And with that trailer loaded down with all your camping needs you'll be well above 6k if I remember our trucks can't tow more than 6.5k and that's not a good idea your trucks. I tow alot too but don't go above 3.5k cuz I like my truck anything over that I'll use my Chevy 3500 long bed that can tow a house if you want