Off-Road vs SR5

I am in the market for a Tacoma 4X4 that will pull a boat (1500 to 2000 lbs) up a hill that has a bull rock bedding. Therefore, which would you recommend, the Off-Road or SR5. I assume the trailer package is a must. Thanks for any insight.

 

Thats what i did. I love my SR5 the AutoLSD is pretty nice and i was amazed at how well it works. Plus you save like close to $3000 not going with the TRD that you can put towards other goodies.

 

I am debating the same thing.... Off-Road or SR5

 

Essentially the only reason to get the Offroad is if you plan to wheel and want an e-locker from factory...otherwise, you're going to replace most of the suspension anyway. Some of the little doodads on the OR are nice (temp/compass, Hill Start, bed power plug...I like the alloy wheels), but if towing is your main concern, the tow package on a 4wd model would easily handle 2000lbs.

 

I have the back up camera on my SR5 and that is a must for towing. Makes it sooo easy to hook up. Any V6 tacoma with the tow package will pull your boat no problem.

 

You don't need the factory tow package for 2000lbs, just add a class 3 hitch and save some $$. The tow package upgrades the tow capacity from 3500lbs to 6500lbs.
Get the SR5 4x4 it will handle just fine, the TRD adds a locker and it doesn't sound like you need it.

I have the 4x4 without a locker or tow package and it handles 2000lbs + like it isn't even there .