Planning first long camping tow, will it make it?

Hey all. Planning my first long towing trip with my Taco. Going from High Desert, California, to Rocky Mountain National Park. Obviously, a little concerned about towing my trailer up the Rockies. Wondering if it is even capable. Any tips/mods I should carry out prior to the trip?
Specs:
2014 Tacoma TRD Sport 4WD, Doublecab, 4.0L
Factory tow package
Trailer brake already in place
Trailer: 2014 Starcraft Launch 15FD
2500lbs dry weight
800lbs cargo capacity
3300lbs GVWR
I'll be towing the trailer dry, planning on staying at sites with hookups on the way and back, and as minimal weight as a family of 4 can manage.
Also, any recommendations for campsites and/or points of interest along the way would be awesome. Thanks guys.

 

Your truck should do fine. Climbing up those mountain roads in Colorado you’ll be going slow, real slow. I assume you’ve towed your trailer other places so you know your truck capabilities and limitations.

 

My opinion: you're good to go. Not sure whether you have AT or manual, either way, operate your transmittjon. That is, let it gear down and don't worry about going slow.
I pulled that weight all over the west 1/3 of the country with 2 different Tacomas.
A 2002 Access cab, SR5 4cyl manual, and my current 2016 TRD Access cab Auto. The 4 cyl did good. #3 gear used a lot. Tho on RARE occassions even #2 gear.
The '16 I still frequently drop it into #3 even with the AT. 50MPH. Get used to it, and use it.

 

If you are worried get something like a Scangauge II to watch your transmission temperature. Assuming an automatic trans.

 

Good point. And yes, I did move my Scanguage II over from my '02 to my '16 and got both the tranny temps showing just for peace of mind.

 

Good tips. Thanks for the info.

 

You should be fine. I've pulled a Casita (about the same weight) all over the Rockies and points west. 4th gear is your friend.

 

I pull a 19' Roo Hybrid that scales with gear at 4600lbs. My 06 has had zero issues and been up and down the mountains etc. Take your time and it's not a big thing. You know your truck, so listen to it, if it's loading up on the hills drop a gear and ease up on it a bit. It's not how fast you get there, it's getting there and back.

 

I've pulled our 19' Scamp @ 3,500 lbs from NC to the Four Corners region several times. Can't help with suggestions for campgrounds with full hookups but there are some awesome BLM and USFS spots in that area if you could do without electric. Lots of boondocking opportunities but also developed campgrounds with central water, flush or pit toilets and dump stations if you'd feel more comfortable with neighbors. Take your shop/home charger along and top off your camper battery from the Tacoma's inverter while cooking breakfast or supper. LED bulbs, if you don't already have them, will make a big difference in power consumption.

When are you going, how much time do you have, how old are the kids, what activities do y'all enjoy, do you want to offroad any along the way?

If there's a chance you'll be visiting three or more Federal Public Lands that charge an entrance fee (RMNP is $35) within twelve months of this trip, get an Annual Pass for $80.

 

Forgot about this one, near the end of summer, a friend of our F-150 was in the shop and he needed to get his camper to the dealer. So I hooked up my Taco and delivered it to the dealer for repair and then back to his house. That's a 31' r and with the extras I mentioned, it was a piece of cake. An yes, it is sitting flat with a WD hitch.