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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chief775, Aug 7, 2019.

  1. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    chief775

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    Not getting any response in towing...

    Looking at purchasing a 2016 Shockwave T18SS MX toy hauler. Specs are:

    Length: 19.75Ft
    Dry Weight: 5200Lbs
    Tongue Weight: 750lbs
    Anti - Sway Bar System

    My 18 Tacoma OR Specs:
    Towing Capacity: 6800lbs
    Hitch: class 4
    Trailer Brake
    Air Bag system

    Do you think i'd be fine towing this regularly for 30 miles?
     
  2. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Where are these 30 miles?
    5,200 dry weight may equate to 6,200-6,500 loaded weight.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    tomwil

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    Tundra time. That dry weight will quickly increase as you add water, belongings, and toys.
     
  4. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    Mostly flat land except for when we want to go up to Boca. Using it to for dirt bikes in Nevada. 2 bikes @ 220 lbs. I was planning on filling up water/fuel whenever I get where I'm going.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    Ughh. lol. I wanted to keep get something I could take hunting with the tacoma because it rides so nice off road. If i'm not bringing toys and just using it as a camper for hunting i'd still be pushing it?
     
  6. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    markm0311

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    HARD no. You need a truck upgrade.
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    Why get a toy hauler if not hauling toys? You can get a camper that weighs less if no toys involved.
     
  8. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    It'd be for both. bringing the bikes would only be for short trips. Hunting is a flat 250 mile drive.
     
  9. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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  10. Aug 7, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    Alright, i'll start looking for something else. Thanks crazy, I'll look into those. Never heard of kz-rv.
     
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  11. Aug 7, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    rvt.com and rvtrader.com might help you find something lighter.
     
  12. Aug 7, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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    Geo Pro makes a nice little toy hauler that might be better sized for a Tacoma. Just under 3000# dry.
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    100% this. You should look at something in the 10,000lb tow rating at least.
     

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