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Tow a fifth wheel with an extension on the hitch?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by catgrader, Aug 9, 2012.

  1. Aug 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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    hi out there, i have a new tacoma with the yow package and i tow a 21 ft travel trailer. can i tow a fifth wheel with a extion on the hitch? thanks catgrader.[​IMG]
     
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  2. Aug 9, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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  3. Aug 9, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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  4. Aug 9, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    haha def not...unless you want the 5th wheel to control your truck. get an F350 for that
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2012 at 4:20 PM
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    Does any one have experince in maybe towing a 31 ft. travel trailer with a new tacoma/ with the tow package. It has a extra switch on the dash that gives a much lower gears but it does not go so fast. this is the first time i have had a toyota. any thoughts on this?
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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    yes, put bags under the rear and brake controller box. but i wouldn't go over 20ft...i hauler a 1 ton car trailer with my 01 v6 and it pulls and stops perfectly fine. hauled a jeep few days ago...only problem i had was no bags.
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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  8. Aug 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    hey, had a good time with this towing joke. I pull a 21 ft. light travel trailer and it does real good. I also own and drive big trucks, macks etc. so thanks for the comments and i will get on track. This is my first toyota,and i like it very much, catgrader.
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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    what is out there for gooooood mirrors for a tacoma, towing a trailer. I used a set i bought in 1973 for my ford galixe that fit between hood and fender. works pretty good but driver side is a little blind cause reg mirrow blocks view. thanks catgrader
     
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  13. Aug 20, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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    The only thing you have that gives lower gears is if you have a 4x4 and go into 4L.

    Do NOT EVER run 4L or 4H on pavement. It will destroy your transfer case.
     
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