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Do I have the Tow package?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wdelarme, Dec 16, 2019.

  1. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    wdelarme

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    Anyone know how to tell if my 2018 Tacoma Limited has the Tow package installed? I'm curious mostly about the alternator amperage I heard the tow package has a higher amp alternator
     
  2. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    CrispyTacoLover

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    Yes. As indicated in the brochure for 2018, tow package is standard on the V6 truck.
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    Did you buy new? Does it have a trailer hitch? I'm pretty sure every single truck I looked at had it.
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    If you look behind the front grille, there should be another smaller radiator off to one side. If you have that, you have the tow package. It should be black and roughly envelope-sized.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    TacoMamba35

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    I believe tow package came standard on 3.5's starting in 2018
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    wdelarme

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    No I bought it used with 3k miles
     
  7. Dec 16, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    Malvolio

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    Gotta answer the questions to help you find out what you need to know. Check out the ass or flip up the shirt to see what’s there.
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    FLA_Hoosier

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    Run the VIN through the owners web site, It'l tell you how your truck was configured new and any maintenance history before you bought it.
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    wolf2600

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  10. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    SirPuck

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    Is there a hitch receiver? Are you planning on towing something? If so, what?
     
  11. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    CrispyTacoLover

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    It’s already answered. All V6 2018 Tacomas have tow. It’s standard from that year forward. The Limited is a V6.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    yes it has a hitch and the plug by the license plate
     
  13. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    so this has the 130 amp alternator correct?
     
  14. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    Then you have the tow package.....
     
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  15. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    Is your Taco a 2018 or newer with a V6?
     
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  16. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    I think so, yeah.
     
  17. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    wdelarme

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    yes its 18 limited with 3.5 liter 6
     
  18. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    upload_2019-12-16_12-39-10.jpg
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Joe.Dirt

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    There's your answer.
     
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