Will a DCLB Tow Vehicles Better than a DCSB?

I have read multiple towing threads and towing bibles on this forum, and feel like I have a good understanding on what these trucks are capable/not capable of.

I decided on a Tacoma DCLB over a Tundra, as I only plan on towing a car 4 times a year maybe 30 miles one way, and maybe an additional 2 times a year a couple of hours away. My first time towing a car EVER was with my old 2005 Access cab v6 with tow package, and that was a 4 hour drive one way through Chatanooga in a torrential downpour and was fine keeping it around 60-65. It was with a uhaul car hauler (2300lbs) with an old Nova (3200 lbs) so right around 5500 total. I plan on towing a 2800lb car on a 1500lb open trailer (4300lbs total) and maybe some tools/gear (500lbs) for a total of 4800lbs.

Anyone see any concerns with this every now and then? Will the DCLB with its longer wheelbase tow better than a DCSB?

Thanks!

 

No.

Check the trucks payload rating and GVWR, it is printed on the sticker on the door jamb. The drive train will have no issues pulling the weight. The real limiting factor is the payload. My truck is rated at 1200 lbs payload, but each is different depending on options, bed length, etc. My GVWR is 5450 lbs which means the total weight of my truck with all cargo, passengers, and tongue weight shouldn't exceed 5450. The lighter the truck, the more you can carry without exceeding 5450.

A 5000 lb trailer will have about 650 lbs tongue weight, if you use a WDH, add another 100 lbs. If you're carrying 500 lbs of tools, then the driver shouldn't weigh over 50 lbs in my truck. Your truck may be different, but I'm betting a LB will be heavier and have less cargo capacity.

You are pushing a Tacoma right to the limits. If I towed that much weight, even occasionally I'd take another look at Tundra. A DCLB Tacoma is only about 2.5" shorter overall than a Tundra. Prices are about the same, and the difference in fuel mileage is closer than you think ( about 3-4 mpg). It'll cost you about $300 more to drive 10,000 miles, and you'll get a payload of 1600-1700 lbs.

 

In my experience a shorter truck makes getting a trailer turned around or backed up easier

 

All second gens are the same truck - assuming same engine and style ie 6 lug. The lightest one will be the best for towing. If you want a V6 6 lug for towing, that means Access Cab. DCSB is next, as it's slightly lighter than the DCLB. This means the very best model for towing is the Access Cab Prerunner.

Edit: Actually, you could hunt down the unicorn of Tacomas - the Regular Cab V6. They were made briefly.