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2005 Toyota Tacoma tow package?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by J0eg, Mar 25, 2024.

  1. Mar 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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    J0eg

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    How can I tell if I have a tow package on my 2005 Tacoma off-road TRD. I checked my VIN on the Toyota page and it shows the following SPECS. I called a dealer and they are useless.

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  2. Mar 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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    By the listed stuff it does.

    Tow package includes:

    27F battery (non Tow Package has 24F)
    130 Amp Alternator
    Engine Oil Cooler
    Auxiliary Transmission Cooler (A/T only)
    Class IV Receiver Hitch
    7 Pin Trailer Connector with Trailer Brake Control Harness in Cab (Brake controller not included)
    2012 and up models added Trailer Sway Control Programming in the VSC System
     
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    I don’t have 27f battery but I’ve gone through many batteries in 18 years. It does seem I have what is required battery upgrade would be required. I have third party controller. Thanks for response.
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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    You don't have to have the 27F battery to tow, it just has a bit more cranking amps and a higher reserve capacity.

    I wouldn't worry about upgrading it until it's time for a new one.
     
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    Thanks again
     
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    Easiest way to check is look at if you have the hookup for a trailer on your rear bumper. If you don’t have that wiring harness then you don’t have the tow package
     
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    I do have 7pin next to hitch, plus have harness under dashboard. I guess in 2005 they didn’t mention tow package under equipment(VIN lookup). I called a Toyota dealer and they are useless. That could cost them for my next vehicle.
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    I did find this when I looked. Oil cooler?

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    I’ll check others tomorrow. Thanks everyone.
     
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    That's the oil cooler.
    So you almost certainly have the tow Package.
    No reason you wouldn't have the other ones.
    Unless someone just installed the oil cooler only, and that wouldn't make any sense.
     
  12. Mar 27, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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    Great news. Bought a 2019 RPOD and weighs 2700 lbs, but adding extras figured I could come close to exceeding 3500 lbs. this gives me peace of mind. This is a great resource again thanks to all. Glad I joined.

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  13. Mar 27, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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    Yes you have the tow package 100% then. some dealerships are super weird for some reason. Just took mine in to get the tires rotated since I had a free one. 2 hours. That’s all I’ll say about that.
     

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