1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Trailer brakes

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CamGib15, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Sep 23, 2020 at 9:11 AM
    #1
    CamGib15

    CamGib15 [OP] IG: @Gibs_taco

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2020
    Member:
    #341366
    Messages:
    29
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cameron
    Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma
    Bilstein 5100 3” lift Spc upper control arms Stealth blue scs Ray10s 33.5” geolanders mts Alpharex Headlights Hps cold air intake MBRP dual exhaust Leer 100xr canopy Decked drawer system Heretic fogs & ditch lights 91 octane OV tune
    I want to tow a trailer that’s around 3000lbs, am I gonna needs trailer brake controller installed?
     
  2. Sep 23, 2020 at 10:09 AM
    #2
    Garyji

    Garyji Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2015
    Member:
    #168245
    Messages:
    2,149
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Western North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2016 BR SR5 DCSB V6 4WD. TRD Pro 17's, BFG KO2's
    Certainly couldn't hurt, but you are not going to be happy towing that trailer with your Tacoma. It will do it, but it won't be pretty.

    G.
     
  3. Sep 23, 2020 at 10:12 AM
    #3
    gudujarlson

    gudujarlson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2019
    Member:
    #298083
    Messages:
    7,415
    Gender:
    Male
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Off-Road DCSB 6MT
    Kings, Dakars, SPCs, 33's, Mobtown Sliders, TRD Skid
    My boat and trailer are about 2300 lbs. The trailer has surge brakes. It tows just fine.
     
  4. Sep 23, 2020 at 10:39 AM
    #4
    Rockomuchaco

    Rockomuchaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2020
    Member:
    #324890
    Messages:
    75
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rocky
    Haslet, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD OR 4x4 Quicksand
    Does the trailer have brakes?
     
  5. Sep 23, 2020 at 10:42 AM
    #5
    vicali

    vicali Touch my camera through the fence

    Joined:
    May 20, 2010
    Member:
    #37503
    Messages:
    2,675
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mike
    Kam,BC
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Sport 1D6
    Only if you want to stop.
    Come to the Towing subforum - you'll get real answers.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top