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Can my Tacoma handle a 6x12 uhual trailer?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Crum5777, Aug 7, 2014.

  1. Aug 7, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    Crum5777

    Crum5777 [OP] New Member

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    I'm moving 900 miles and I am concerned if my 2004 v6 2wd extended cab prerunner can handle pulling a 6x12 uhaul trailer.
    I only have about a one bedroom apt to tow. A full size bed, couch, and chair&ottoman are the biggest and heaviest things I have to tow.
    What are your opinions/thoughts?
     
  2. Aug 7, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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    stikle

    stikle Well-Known Member

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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    I tow a 17' aluminum boat with ~400lbs of motors on it with no problem. It's not light. v6 for the win!
     
  3. Aug 7, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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    ARB1977

    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    It's not the trailer, it's the weight. I moved about 4000 lbs including a 6x12 uhaul 1500 miles. Before the tow I added a green fan clutch, a secondary transmission cooler and used synthetic ATF in the transmission. My transmission temps were between 175-220 on hill climbs. Overall I was pretty impressed. The transmission fluid was still bright red when I arrived to my destination, California to Texas.
     

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