The MAXED OUT GVCWR thread

***EDIT*** the max payload for a 4x4 V6 Access Cab is 1425#

I've browsed but haven't seen much in the realm of people hauling a trailer while maxed the fuck out on payload.

For example (what I plan on doing, can't wait to hear from everyone that thinks I'm a kook):

Slide in camper weighs ~1050#

Trailer with boat weighs in anywhere from 1500# - 2500# depending on the load. Yes, it has brakes so calm your tits.
Tongue weight ~150-250lbs.

To complicate things the slide in camper doesn't clear the bumper thus needing to use a 16" ball mount.

I know there are people out there who own a boat and haul that bitch behind their maxxed the fuck out truck, be it with a camper in the bed or otherwise.

Come out and show yourselves. Everybody else with an opinion on this matter can chime in too. I have a feeling there will be more leaning towards DON'T DO IT than actual photos of badass big swinging dicks who are doing it.

Payload and towing specs listed in the poll are for the 1GR-FE 4X4 Access Cab with Manual Transmission.

Link to spec sheet:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&ved=2ahUKEwjj0abY5u7eAhXBLH0KHZCACkoQFjADegQICRAC&url=https://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/2013+toyota+tacoma+product+specs.download&usg=AOvVaw3PjesfS6yeovXNlahJpCoK

 

I once hauled an almost 8,000lb tractor on a 18' car hauler tilt trailer. I had 3 full size adults in the truck and my truck typically has over a thousand lbs of armor and gear in it. Would I do it again, fuck yes, truck did just fine. Would I recommend it..... probably not over a long distance or at freeway speeds but these trucks are definitely under estimated.


Edit: really wish I would have snapped a pic for proof but that wasn't a priority at the time

 

Great subject. Just read an awesome post by @dustin19d. He went from the east coast to the west coast with a GCW of ~13000lbs with no issues (06 Sport 4x4 MT). MT vs AT might be a difference though.

So really would be good to know how many folks do tow close to GCWR on a regular!

OP, check out his post here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...st-to-coast-tow-test-mission-complete.524857/

 

I really figured this thread would have gotten more attention....

 

Ditto.
I'm moving for a job this spring so I won't be doing as much towing the boat with the camper on the truck as I was planning.

 

Good luck with the move!

 

I am sure i am over gvw with my setup. but it tows great just a bit slow up 10% grades lol.

 

Damn! AT or 6-MT?

 

AT with a dual row huge trans cooler and aux fan lol. I need to regear as that would really help with the mountain hills. I might also put brakes on the second axle too as they get hot coming down the pass

 

I have an old import slide in camper. It's about 1000 lbs. And tow a boat 2500 lbs. It works great. Wouldn't go crazy on the distance tho. I'll put up pics when I set it up again.

 

this is ~7k

 

You guys are all pretty much in fair weather states. I towed the fuck out of my Tacoma with snowmobiles, an enclosed 2 place V-nose dual ramp door and sure it pulls it just fine, but your asshole twinkles quite a bit when the weather turns nasty, let me tell you. I got a big ole badass swinging dick bro, but I sure am happier towing big trailers with my full size. Better gas mileage too.

 

Worse mileage I’ve seen is 13. That’s not saying a lot but I’m stock so...

 

Whoa your rear end is getting pretty close there! What size rubber are you running?

 

I'm just here staring at that sig gif

 

I didn’t have my rear end lifted yet. But they’re 285/70/17s

 

lol, hell i barely get 11 just driving with no trailer, towing that combo above i was at 7.5mpg lol

 

Storm rolled in today...sorry for the dark photo

 

I've been playing w/ the idea of getting an ARB front bumper...that's what you're running correct?
Anyways what suspension set-up / lift size are you running up front?
Tires?

Cheers!

 

Whats "crazy distance" to you?