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Towing a 5th wheel

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Espo14x4, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    Espo14x4

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    Anybody have an experience with Tacoma and 5th wheel towing, they would like to share? I am thinking about purchasing a smoke'n deal on a 21 ft'r
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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  3. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    MarX

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    MarX, Nov 19, 2017
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  4. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    theredofshaw

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    thought the manual said not to do it :notsure:
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Seems a full size would be a better option.

    Consider you're working against a composite bed, weak springs and smallish brakes for that kind of duty.
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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    Find a smoke'n deal on a Tundra
     
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  8. Nov 21, 2017 at 1:37 AM
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    A few months back I spotted a 3rd Gen towing a 5th Wheel Scamp Trailer outside of Vegas.[​IMG]
     
    moto-scoot, Nov 21, 2017
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