Oh the decisions we must make

You did read it’s a 2021 right, just sayin, low mileage doesn’t mean I just bout it, ass

 

If you do t have posit7input relevant to the question, keep your stupid to yourself

 

I was also looking at the F150, a lot cheaper, better mileage.

 

Dude, don't dick post. Keep it on topic.
My opinion? Tacoma will pull 3K all day. It's 5-6K that is a challenge. I have pulled all weights.
I got a Tundra when I was pulling close to 7K.
The Tacoma is very happy at 3K.

 

I'm pulling my trailer 3200k fully loaded and the truck does fine. Getting around 12 mpg. I don't find that too bad.

 

Talk all you want about the camper trailer that the truck is more then capable of towing, and then read this:

Highest Elevation Tacoma

 

Totally agree with highlighted comment.

That plus ECT...plus S-Mode...Plus Tekonsha Brake Controller...plus a Tune.

Anything more requires a bigger truck.

 

Tundy, but not the 22’s…still too new.

 

Never buy a 2004 and below Tundra! We kinda inherited a 2001 with 83,000 miles, lot of rust underneath. The 4-low would not engage, NO parts for transfer cases, we could not find a use ,or rebuild, or new. Many parts obsolete. Our mechanic search 45 states junk yards unable to locate any use transfer cases.
Our local mechanic was able to modify a special switch. 4-low works for now.
I actually do not believe the miles on the gauge. The truck looks like it being over 200,000 miles. It has many other small problems, put in drive the light does not light up with the green dot.
Please stay away from 2004 tundra and below. oh going over 45 miles per hour a horrible twisting sound, maybe trans? Maybe tranfer case, maybe ? I do not know yet.
Just a farm truck for now, license and running.

 

I had a 2017 tundra, was just too big
I’ve pulled 3k lbs cross country with my 2020 limited dcsb, it struggled, wouldn’t get out of 4th once I hit Int. 80 from Utah to Ohio
Plus the winds in Iowa felt like it was pushing it backwards, lol
Agree on the new tundra, just too new

 

Or I could get a 4Runner, lol
Wish they never took the 4.0 out of the Taco

 

I’m a little late to the party but I vote Tundy.

I love my 3rd Gen but I can see where it would be an issue if I need to haul any more gear. I already had to get a camper shell just to be able to fit everything needed for long trips with the wife + two dogs. I came from a full size truck and I definitely noticed the decrease in space/power, but it’s what I expected and not an issue at all for me just because of the limited amount of stuff I bring on trips.

Might as well get the Tundy and know that you have more than enough power and space for whatever you need to pack/tow/haul. Assuming money isn’t an issue.

 

I tow a 22’ fishing boat (dual axle trailer with brakes) with my Tacoma, but my goal is to only do so twice a year - once to put the boat in the water, once to pull it out. If I were towing something that size routinely, I’d have gone for a full size truck.

I’d rather live day to day with a Tacoma and know I’d have sub-optimal towing a couple times a year then live with a full size truck for only occasional towing needs.

I think you just need to run those calculations yourself. Maybe give it a year just to see how many trips you actually take with the camper? Honeymoons can wear off more quickly than a new truck payment (especially for a rig that might depreciate more quickly than a Tacoma).

 

Just an FYI the 4Runner is worse when it comes to towing.

we had a nobo 10.5 (recently upgraded to a 19.8). I hardly even knew I was pulling it, especially compared to the 19. You’ll definitely feel the uphills more when pulling 3500+ but for most driving you should be fine. Brake controller (I have redarc bc it looks clean), something to check your temps (mainly the transmission), and maybe a weight distribution hitch if you feel you need it….with all those towing anything less than 4k lbs is a “breeze”. Gas mileage on he other hand…..

 

This will be an everyday tow for a few months. Doing traveling from BC to Arizona, and destinations in between. Not to mention the NoBo is in Wisconsin and needs to be brought back to Oregon before the trip
Think it’s either going to be a tundra or an F150.
Not sure I want to jump into a new gen tundra, no track record, so to speak. Hate to get a Ford, but the F150’s have a good track record and get better mileage then the 5.7 Tundra

 

I’d go Tundra, but I’d find a nice 1-3 year old V8. I wouldn’t buy a V6 in a full size truck, turbo or not. I don’t like the idea of pushing the shit out of a V6 its entire life to do the job of a V8, and still somehow expect the same kind of long term reliability. Time will tell if I’m right or not, but I’d stick with the proven V8 myself.

 

What does your door jamb say for max payload? I'm guessing around 1000 lbs. If you're putting anything in the bed and taking some people with you in the truck, it will quickly be over payload. It's usually the payload rating that runs out way before tow rating on the Tacoma.

 

I'm towing a brand new NoBo 19.6 @ 4200#. Just had to do Sumo Springs and a Hellwig Helper. Is it the optimum tow rig? No, but it's all within GCVWR and other specs, the truck is 1 yr old with 11k and no way would I go spend a fortune on another vehicle just for the occasional tow or even a long trip. I service the shit out of the engine at 5k and will be servicing the tranny at 30k. Considering a tranny cooler but my Scan Gauge hasn't proven the necessity just yet.

 

The Tacoma is not the greatest for towing, but if 3,100# has you shopping a SC or a or trading in a brand new truck, I think there's a good chance you are just the tinkerer and the shopper that'll most likely never settle with anything?

 

When the math is done with weight of trailer, motorcycle, myself, gear, over 3500lbs. My experience with towing, it’s not just weight of what your towing, all has to be considered. Taco max is 3500, does not include payload, driver and gear,ect. All of that has to be deducted from towing capacity.