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can i tow this safely?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoManTaco, Jul 15, 2020.

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  1. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    How many responses will be, "I don't know, can you?"

    But yes you can, get a brake controller though.
     
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    ummm dead link?
     
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    Seems like you should be fine.
     
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    Fixed link sorry
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Does the truck have enough power? Absolutely. Should you look into strengthening the rear suspension? Absolutely.
     
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    Yes, definitely. That's a little trailer and well within responsible towing ranges for the Tacoma.

    My truck is over 6k lbs with all the mods unloaded and I tow a Forest River Wolf Pup 16BHS - https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/wolf-pup/16BHS/1330 - which is lifted and running truck tires - with zero issues regularly. I've owned the trailer a year and already towed over 10k miles.

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    I have Sumosprings, they help a lot. You'll want a weight distributing hitch (WDH), sumosprings, or airbags. One of the 3 - definitely not all 3 needed, seriously just pick one. I only have Sumosprings and have zero complaints.
     
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    And I thought my truck was a pig at 5800lbs :eek:
     
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    Absolutely... Comfortably I'd think. I tow a Coleman 1805rb with my 2016 ORDC. Ours is around 4000 lbs dry. We do have a wd hitch, brake controller and Timbren bump stops. The Taco pulls it fine albeit a little slower against a strong headwind or up into the Rocky Mountains. You'll learn to use s mode to help in certain towing situations.
    Looks like a cool trailer with nice floor plan. Get it, get out and enjoy!
     
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    DCLB + Camper + sleeping platform + armor = CHONKY!!! :benchpress:
     
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    That weight is about what my boat and trailer weights. Get a brake controller, and read the towing section of the manual. Your still pulling a brick, but it will be fine.






    ... Although get ready to pay dearly for gas. :spending:
     
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    Im hearing somewhere around 12-16mpg is to be expected, depending on speed/wind/hills?
     
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    Lots, straight from the factory.
    14 is what I have been averaging since I bought mine a year ago. I don’t tow anything. That’s just my fuel mileage from poor driving habits.
    Towing, I would expect 7-10 MPG.
     
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    I get 16 normally. 19 if I have a good tailwind. With the boat I get 14. Boats are more aerodynamic than bricks... Sorry trailers, though, so I would believe 12, 16 downhill, with a tailwind.
     
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  17. Jul 16, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    Since you have the V6 you are fine.
     
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    You'll get 10-12 highway. Keep ECT on and the truck in S4 so it doesn't keep hunting for 5th gear on small hills.

    You may get a bit better than that on slower roads.

    If you have to haul ass (75mph+), you're going to drop to 8-10mpg.


    I second the brake controller requirement someone else said above. Anything over a ton, you need a brake controller or you can't stop. I run this controller:
    $17 Tekonsha Trailer Brake Controller Harness, Compatible with Select Toyota Tacoma, Tundra
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0781KTCPT with this plug-in harness https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P17NXQ - I keep the boost setting to 1 and the brake strength somewhere around halfway on the range. You'll have to experiment with it to see what works best for you. The harness is easy to install - you just plug it in behind the plastic panel to the left of the brake pedal.
     
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    As long as your truck is equipped with the tow package that is a sensible size trailer for a Tacoma.
     
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    Well within the tow rating of your truck. Brake controller and weight distributing hitch would be required in most states. You'd benefit greatly from a Shift Sense controller if you have the automatic tranny and I would recommend air bags as well.
     
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