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Towing with a base model 2011 Tacoma 4cyl

Discussion in 'New Members' started by rbreedcreek, May 5, 2019.

  1. May 5, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    According to my owners manual; I can tow 3500 lbs with my bumper. Not sure if I would but the book says it can handle it.
     
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    Obviously I screwed up the reply for towing with a bumper hitch. Im a new member I don't have the hang of it yet.
     
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    Thanks for the support and info. Im sure I'll be asking a lot of questions as I go. Glad to know this forum is here.
     
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  8. May 6, 2019 at 4:28 AM
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    That is correct. Proud you've read more in your manual than many long time owners !

    I chose to install a Curt class II hitch on mine. Not as much for towing as for accessories made for 2" hitches, like bike racks and bed extenders
     
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    I would never tow that much weight with just the bumper hitch, but I’m confident it could handle it.

    As far as I know, there aren’t any provisions for safety chains on the bumper hitch either.

    I would just get like a Curt aftermarket hitch which is much preferable.
     
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    I would get the v6 OEM hitch from a wrecker. Cheaper and ties into frame much better
     
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    They're not that expensive brand new from Toyota to begin with, a 1st Gen OEM hitch is only like $150.
     
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