We just bought a new camper and my truck will be pulling it, questions and tips

That’s next on the list before the big trip out west. I should be able to get it home without the trailer brakes.

 

Wasn’t thinking I would be pulling a trailer when I bought the Tacoma. Wanted it for off Roading but we love to camp too. My husband was nudging me get a Tundra when I was looking at the Tacoma and I was like that’s too big for the trails we do!!

 

Oh sorry! I have an after market bumper and it’s relocated underneath.

 

No just no. Too much trailer for the tako...

 

After market bumper, it’s relocated underneath the bumper now.

 

We are getting the one at the dealership as they are giving it to us for free. It’s an e-something or other rated for 8000 lbs. they will install it for free too.

 

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great tread about towing with a Taco.
Enjoy your travels, especially around the UP, eh!

 

Did anyone advise you to get the KD Max Pro + tune first? It will help make your trip more enjoyable.

 

I love your mobile dog house!

 

Thanks! Yeah we’re headed out that way when we leave for the Montana trip next month.

 

I have it!!

 

Great. Let us know how you get along with ECT and Sport mode with your tune.

 

OK, got it weighed at BP. Also did the tow calculator - in which I got a danger message but it didn't fit in the screen shot. But it was red and said Danger. Here are pics of both.

 

Your curb weight seems wonky. Why is your front end so heavy?

 

Maybe I didn't park correctly on the scale? Here is my bumper. I have skid plates on too.

 

Make sure your Turd Tank is empty and secured!

 

A bare bones stock double cab should have a curb of ~4400. Your truck is built, but I'd be surprised if she has 1300 pounds of fat already.

 

rear and front bumpers, winch, full skids, sliders, hi lift jack, roof rack, bed rack, air compressor, box on top of the roof with recovery gear, tools, jumper box, ect. bed stiffeners, molle panel in the back....

 

Definitely Prepared for anything.