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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by charliedog1, Jan 30, 2018.

  1. Jan 30, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    charliedog1

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    3inch leveling lift magnaflo exhaust afe pro s filter
    I have an 09 Tacoma.30 inch tires, magnaflow exhaust and AFE pro s filter. Think I,g about towing a Forest River rp178 light trailer. The uaw is 2603. Any thoughts?
     
  2. Jan 30, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    Sprig

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    The weight even loaded should be within manufacturers specs. Two questions - does your truck have a tow package? When you put the 30’s on it did you leave the stock rear end or change change it? If you changed it , to what?
     
  3. Jan 30, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    Yes I have the tow package. I did not change the rear end. If it would help with the towing I would change out gears. I believe my limit is 6500 lbs. Also the hitch weight on the trailer is 265
     
  4. Jan 30, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    You should have no problems towing that trailer. You are well within the tow capacity even when the trailer is loaded.
    I read 31 inch tires but my mind was thinking taller 35” tires. That is why I asked about the gears. You should also be fine with 31’s. You will not get as good of mpg than if you had 29’s or 30’s but it won’t be dramatic. Also you may notice a little less power on hills and in the mountains but still not bad. I had a v6 forerunner with 31’s and it pulled a 3000+ trailer no problem.
    But overall what you have, you are good to go. Enjoy the trailer.
    Currently I have a 2009 v6 , tires are 30’s. I tow my boat 3500 lbs no problem
     
  5. Jan 30, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    Thank you for the info
     

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