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Show us what you tow.

Discussion in 'Towing' started by BBQ BOY, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. Jan 8, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    LunaticConcepts

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    ^Towed that thing a couple times

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    ^That was a 15 hour drive from Kingman AZ to Georgetown TX

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    ^Pretty sure I exceeded the capacity of the bed with that one..
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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    FreidTaco

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  3. Jan 8, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    HAWAIICALIVEGAZ

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    Doesn't look like much but it's a 22ft pj trailer with my 2013 Subaru BRZ. Shit was heavy! LoL still somehow managed to get almost 12mpg with 35's and stock gearing. Drafting semi's of course!


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  4. Jan 8, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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    WSC 2016 TRD off road

    WSC 2016 TRD off road Love this truck!

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  5. Jan 11, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Rico's Taco '11

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  6. Jan 11, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Rico's Taco '11

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    20151206_231526.jpg2nd pic of my load.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    Rico's Taco '11

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  8. Jan 11, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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    oldtoyotaguy

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  9. Jan 14, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    BOBONTUESDAY

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  10. Jan 17, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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    NCjaybird

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    Lifted 3" on 33s, Moto Metal 17s, Relentless Front & Rear bumbers, Rock sliders, Bed Cover, Audio system
    Giving serious thought to making this my popup replacement. I see others on here towing similar/heavier. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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  11. Jan 17, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    NMroamer

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    How did you do the lift? Suspension is going to take hit with that much weight. Stay away from steep grades and altitude.
     
  12. Jan 17, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    Rico's Taco '11

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    NCjaybird,
    I would hope that you have a Tundra, to pull that trailer. I have a double cab 4 cylinder with a max tow weight of 3500. I'm not sure what the tow capacity is for the v6 tacoma's.
    I do highly suggest a sway bar, brake controller, possibly upgrade your rear suspension. I looked at buying a pull behind camper and the salesman told me it would be illegal for him to sell me a camper that I could not safely tow. Talk to your salesman before you buy and let him know what you'll be pulling it with. Good luck and let us know if you get it and how it handles.
     
  13. Jan 17, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    Boltsfaninmo

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    NCJaybird, that camper is maxing out for your rig on all fronts. Too long, too much GVWR, too much tongue weight probably. I'd say go at shorter and at least 1k# less weight.
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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  15. Jan 18, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    vrod671

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  16. Jan 21, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    jjloco

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    There are many tow guides online. A gen2 v6 can haul 6500lbs. I'm not sure about tongue or gross weight. You need to run the numbers.
     
  17. Jan 24, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    life as ben

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    Anyone towing a Wolf Pup travel trailer? Would love to see pix and here about experience. Considering purchasing a 2016 Wolf Pup 16BHS (3,000lbs unloaded) and pulling with my 2002 Taco.
     
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  18. Jan 25, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    Aquatic Tacoma

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    Found some pics of us towing with our stock 2.7 5spd.
     
  19. Jan 25, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    68dave

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    How did that 2.7 handle that casita? My 3.4 handles my 17ft'er surprisingly well.

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  20. Jan 26, 2016 at 10:02 AM
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    Aquatic Tacoma

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    Doesn't like it at all. I usually rent Casitas' or Scamps from a military base recreation dept near where we plan to stay. Usually within 40 miles or so. We tow them empty. I stay with interstate traffic but Taco's earning his pay doing it.
     
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