Towing Package

Hello Everyone,
Was wondering in more detail what the specific items that are included in this option ? Amperage on upgraded alternator, improvement to transmission and engine oil coolers,
Does this include a electric brake controller in the cab ? What class of receiver installed. Thanks in advance

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/does-my-truck-have-tow-package.481495/

About half way down the first page.

 

Assuming your truck is 2nd gen (2011 according to your profile)
Towing package includes:

27F battery (non Tow Package has 24F)
130 Amp Alternator
Engine Oil Cooler
Auxiliary Transmission Cooler (A/T only)
Class IV Receiver Hitch
7 Pin Trailer Connector with Trailer Brake Control Harness in Cab (Brake controller not included)
2012 and up models added Trailer Sway Control Programming in the VSC System

 

Thanks for your information. The reason I enquire is that I want to purchase a 3rd generation Tacoma and tow a trailer approx. 3500 lbs and utilizing the towing package. I'm debating whether to purchase manual or automatic . Assuming the manual has no transmission oil cooler which would be best for towing, automatic or manual , V-6 motor of course. Thanks in advance for you advice

 

Manual transmissions don't really need a cooler as long as your running a quality fluid and not overloading them, automatics generate alot of heat due to the torque converter and running fluid under pressure and as such need a cooler especially when towing.
3500 lbs is well under the Tacoma's tow rating with a tow package so auto or manual you should be fine just get what you prefer to drive.

 

There’s no difference in tow capacity between a manual and auto tranny. Get which ever one you prefer to drive. I’ve driven manual most of my life but I currently prefer an auto for every day and towing.