Towing weight!!

Is towing 3,800 lbs trailer difficult? GVWR would be about 5,400 lbs. Is it unreasonable for a 2012 double cab long bed? Of course will have break controller and wdh. Any one have some input or experience or advise?

 

what type of trailer and do you have the towing package?

 

Keystone Hideout 19FLB; Sticker weight; 4080lbs, Hitch; 405lbs, GVWR 6800lbs, Dry 4172lbs.



https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/choosing-between-19ft-travel-trailers.294741/

Tows great, we have a wd hitch, Prodigy P2 controller, one friction sway bar and soon some Ride-rites.

Stays at 100km/h in 4, I keep an eye on the coolant and ATF temps with a scanguage.

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Thank you for the reply!! I've been scanning the other posts. I think we are going for it. 2017 ultra light passport 238ml.

 

Yes, I have the stock towing package. And will be adding http://blueox.com/trailertowing/swaypro/for a wdh and a http://www.tekonsha.com/products/br...rs/primus-iq/TzaIxkVx1cI5XOy!osRB5wjPKPJz0br| for a brake controller.

 

You should be fine. I tow a Jayco X213 that weighs in around 4,300 dry with no problems. GVWR is 5,500 but we haven't had it over 5,000 lbs. I tow it in the Sierras and can keep the speed at or above 55mph going over the passes. Ultra gauge shows the trans gets a little warm on the longer passes but it hasn't gone over 230f on me yet.

 

What kind of elevation gain are yall experiencing? I'm thinking about one of the single axle jayco campers, about 2700lb dry. I'll be climbing about 7000 ft over 200 miles from Phoenix to the white Mountains. I've towed campers before but first time with the smaller truck.

 

@Lord Humongous, I live at 4500ft and Donner Pass is just over 7k ft...I go over that on my way to/from the coast. Coming back the elevation gain is at least 6500ft in 200 miles.