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Towing capacity

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sr.Tacoma, Nov 26, 2019.

  1. Nov 26, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

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    If they get 10 mpg towing that I would be surprised. I got 17ish pulling a car behind my Nissan with a little less weight, but still got 14 pulling an overloaded 6x12 uhaul brick. Cars are much more aerodynamic than enclosed trailers.

    And having had someone in the family have their car dropped by a car transport company, hiring someone isn't much of a guarantee it'll be done right to me.

    If the numbers work out on tow ratings, gvwr and gcwr, it'll be fine. Just don't be in a rush.
     
  2. Nov 26, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    Was their car fixed or replaced?
    One of my biggest customers, years ago, was a military vehicle carrier, the drivers were charged for the small damages, that didn't require insurance, so the were very little. Everyone makes mistakes, that I know of anyway.
     
  3. Nov 26, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    It was a long while ago, but the car was fixed. It wasn't exactly an easy car to replace.
     
  4. Nov 26, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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  5. Nov 26, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    If i was able to pull a 64 falcon 2 door hardtop with my 98 4 runner with a 5vzfe using a uhaul trailer, you could tow an m3...
    Make sure the timing belt isnt fucked in the m3
     
  6. Nov 26, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    :amen::hattip:
     
  7. Nov 26, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Hopefully you found a better friend who lives closer and is less selfish.
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    I think you did this to us on purpose just to create a buzz :thumbsup:....what’s next, an oil thread?
     
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  9. Nov 26, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    I think which octane fuel to use would be more exciting.
     
  10. Nov 26, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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    What everyone is saying is your truck will do it no problem, but they wouldn't want to do it with their truck. If your comfortable towing it, go for it.
     
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  11. Nov 26, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    You’ll need my truck. Anything more than 33% of the towing capacity, you’ll need to upgrade
     
  12. Nov 26, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    Ooh oooh. Can we do nitrogen filled tires versus other gases? I'll throw my weight behind propane and propane accessories.
     
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  13. Nov 26, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    Why do all that when you can just put diesel in the tank?
     
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  14. Nov 26, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    So true. It really is that simple
     
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  15. Nov 26, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    Be honest. There was never a BMW to begin with.
     
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  16. Nov 26, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    The possibilites are endless on TW.:typing:
     
  17. Nov 26, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    My take, if he can do it, I can do it

    upload_2019-11-26_21-6-32.jpg
     
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  18. Nov 26, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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  19. Nov 26, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    Better get a 3/4 ton duramax. Fuck, nevermind, not even that could tow it.
     
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  20. Nov 26, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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