Show us what you tow.

2007 R-Vision Trail-Cruiser TC-19RDB.
19 foot, GVWR 2412 kgs / 5319 lbs

Towed with 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRD Double Cab, no modifications with the exception of a load leveling hitch and brake controller.

Even surpassed my expectations in the mountains (BC, Canada). At no time did it feel like the truck was unable to handle the load or make it up the next climb.

With that said, I personally wouldn't tow much more weight than this.

Just traded the truck in on a 2012 so I'm hoping it will perform the same.

The change to 6,400 lbs towing (was 6,500) capacity on the '12 should be a none issue.

 

This is what I want to avoid towing, but will once in a while: see Thumbnail 1

I want this:


or this Aliner:

or a bed/roof mounted tent.


Jelly of Goober, but will still love to hear feed back on your experience after towing it distance and using it!

 

Headed to the mud bogs..
But really my buddies fuel pump went out and I was the only truck available to get it to his shop and we had a big night planned.. Broke down at 1:00 and was out of the shop with a new pump at 5:00. Definitely the biggest load I've pulled

 

This is what I tow.

 

New travel trailer.

 

Nice. We almost bought one like this, but it was 500 pounds too heavy (5700lbs dry) , and $2000 too expensive. We still wonder if we shouldn't have stretched both parameters...

 

Here are pictures of my 2006 22ft Hi-Lo Towlite. The truck picture also shows my PowerVision mirrors mod.

 

Great find on the Hi-Lo! Any pics of the inside?

 

Woodstock,

Here is a picture of the inside of my 2006 22ft Hi-Lo Towlite. The double bed/couch is at the front of the trailer, and is not in the picture.

 

http://www.airforums.com/attachment...33694813_1084336359_32394086_1586733387_n.jpg

My new Toy! 2011 Tacoma pulling 19ft 2011 Airstream

 

Nice setup, congrats and I hope you have a many safe trips!

I would like to update my towing mirrors and I saw a non-taco mirrors in your truck, did you install yourself? Those are Dodge?

 

Yes they are dodge mirrors. I think '05ish. And yes I did install. Here is how I found them. My pics are in here also.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22244

 

Well I took the trailer out for its maiden voyage with my truck. Trailer was still empty at 5500 pounds. But it towed great. Had no problem maintaining 65-70 in hilly terrain. SGII said I was averaging 14mpg in 4th Drove for about 45 min mostly highway. Can't wait to load it up and use it.

 

They are actually from 99-01 year. Here is the link-

http://www.speedycarparts.com/sku/Dodge_Ram-1500_Kool-Vue_Mirror_1999_2001_DG49EL.html

 

Renting this Lance 1685 trailer for a weekend trip. My first time towing with the Tacoma and she did great on the 40 mile trip from the rv center. Trip will be 400 miles round trip, so ill report back. Got a Prodigy P2 brake controller and firestone airbags. They also installed an E2 wd and sway control hitch. Truck sits very level and was stable at 60 in traffic.

 

hell yes, looks nice!

 

That trailer should be a piece of cake for the Taco. Tandem axle trailer will tow much easier than single and be easier to back up as well. If you've got tow package on your truck you should be able to hold 65 if you don't mind the extra gas. I found a big difference in mpg between 60-65mph with my 21' TT.
Have fun!

 

How is a tandem easier to back up than a single axle?

 

Here's my first tow ever! She did better then I thought she would going up and down hills. Very happy with her! 15 mpg with this thing latched on!

 

^ Nice tow. Going to use the Runner as a dedicated wheeler? How did you like the Uhaul trailer?