Getting my 1990 toyota pickup back! Towing questions...

Hey all! I have a 2010 Tacoma(V6, dbl cab) and live in OH. A family member has had my 1990 in CO for the last 15yrs and is giving it back to me. It looks like the weight of a 1990 is about 3400lbs. I am hoping to drive the 1990 back to OH with the 2010 as a chase vehicle with my tools in it. I don't want to kill my 2010... but if the 1990 has trouble on the road, would anyone advise against using an auto transport trailer to haul the 1990 with my 2010? Braking is my biggest question I think...open to any thoughts or ideas you may have. Thanks!

 

This has hydraulic brakes, you can rent these.

 

I towed a similar weight vehicle across country. Used the uhaul 4-wheel trailer (only option they’ll allow for an across country trip). Max speed 55. Just take it slow on 4th gear. Check your brakes health and do check all your fluids. Sounds like a fun trip/project truck. Good luck OP

 

Do you have a tow package?

 

Thanks for your thoughts! I do have the tow package which has been great for firewood, camper and boat...but I have not towed anything as heavy as a truck though. I looked at the two wheel tow dolly from Uhaul and it was for towing front wheel drive vehicles only. The 4-wheel trailer looks like the only option Uhaul will rent me...

 

Can you pull the rear driveshaft? If so a two wheel dolly will work fine. The 2010 will handle the weight fine and it won’t be a bad drive.

 

...pulling the driveshaft...I can totally do that but had not thought of it. Thanks!

 

I towed a 3,300lb vehicle from SoCal all the way to the Canada border with my 2014 4.0 V6 with no issues on the 4 wheel U-haul trailer. Over the mountains and all. Braking wasn’t an issue, just keep your speed down so you don’t have to slam them on. The full vehicle trailer is the way to go vs the 2 wheel option.

 

I would do the double axle trailer with trailer brakes.
It will NOT be fun and you may have some issues in the CO mountains depending where you are at.

So evaluate how much mountain driving you have.

I would not drive it through the rockies. You’ll probably run into overheating issues. If you don’t have to go through the mountains itll be better.

 

if it has the 22re you wont have to worry about break downs...just drive it