Hi Guys:

I am planning on buying a new Tacoma probably TRD 4x4. I am selling my old
89 Toyota pickup, 325K runs great but rusty. I hope the new ones are as
reliable as my old truck.

My question is as follow, has anyone ever tried the new Tacoma to pull a
small(20-24ft) 5th wheel trailer, or should I be looking at the Tundra or
another half ton truck? Salesmen will say anything to you, that's why I
don't trust salesmen.

So my options are:

1. Buy a new Tacoma TRD for work and use it to pull the trailer once in a
while.

2. Buy either a Highlander Hybrid, FJ, then buy a used 1/2 ton to pull the
trailer.

Any thoughts - Thanks in advance for the replies.

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Dan

"Dan" <doctordansterAT@gmail.com> wrote in message
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What's the weight of the trailer?

"JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis@yahoo.com> wrote in
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I don't have one yet, I just sold my RV. I haven't decided between a
trailer and a 5th wheel, but I do want new transportation, this is why I
was curious to see if it can handle a 5th wheel, I believe the 5th wheels
are around 8.5-10,000 lbs, but that is the weight of the whole 5th wheel.

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Dan

"Dan" <doctordansterAT@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I believe that's WAY beyond the towing capacity of a Tacoma. Specs are on
Toyota's web site. I'd check there before I'd believe anything a salesman
says.

2200kg

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On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 02:48:44 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
<dishborealis@yahoo.com> wrote:



I agree, it is way beyound a Tacomas abilty big time. Not even close.
I would consider a used 3/4 ton for towing it also, not a 1/2 ton
because 1/2 tons made in last 70 years are a lot lighter duty
suspension wise than older ones.
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On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:41:23 GMT, SnoMan <admin@snoman.com> wrote:


yes... I'll add to this... if you plan to pull a trailer like that
then in my view 1/2 ton trucks are not even in consideration.
Remember you have to stop the trailer too.
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Elbert
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I have a 06 Tacoma and I just bought a 24 foot travel trailer. Its 3600 lbs
dry and tows well. You can tell its there but the Tacoma does a good job of
pulling it.
Don't know if the 5th wheel would be a problem with the composite
bed....maybe a tad more expensive to install if nothing else






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On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:56:40 GMT, Dan <doctordansterAT@gmail.com>
wrote:

On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:11:05 -0400, "Steve" <sml@zoominternet.net>
wrote:


Under ideal conditions you may do okay but it is when the un expected
happens (a sudden unplanned stop or manuvere in traffic or loss of
trailer brakes) that it can really get ugly with that much weight
behind it.
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"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
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.....not to mention wicked crosswinds, and tractor-trailers that seem to have
their very own cyclone behind them as they pass, or as you drive behind
them. Sometimes it's apparent even if you're 8-10 car lengths behind them.

The OP should consider ALL the aspects of the "will it tow this much"
question. Suspension, transmission and horsepower. If the suspension's not
up to the job, the trailer will control the truck. The transmission - who
knows - too much depends on how you drive and how well you maintain the
vehicle. Horsepower - is there enough to quickly maneuver out of bad
situations?

Elbert <ask@me.com> wrote in
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Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.

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Dan

"JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis@yahoo.com> wrote in
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Thanks to everyone for the replies, I will probably buy a Highlander and
a used 1/2 or 3/4 ton truck to pull the trailer or 5th wheel.

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Dan

Dan wrote:
Scamp http://www.scamptrailers.com/

The truck CARRIES the weight of the front end of the trailer. A 5th
wheel trailer is built so about twice as much weight is ON the truck
as a travel trailer of the same weight.

So...a Tundra is very good for a travel trailer up to about 6000#.
The trailer is very controlable with a hitch that includes integral
sway damping..."Equal-i-zer" brand, Drawtite/Reese/HiddenHitch with
dual-cam, or better yet, Hensley Arrow or Pullrite, both with true
sway control. Add a superior trailer brake control...Brakesmart,
Jordan, or Tekonsha Prodigy.

A Tacoma is OK with a lighter trailer. It may pull as much as the
Tundra, but in an emergency, the smaller, lighter truck won't
control as much trailer.

A Sequoia is almost as good as the Tundra at control, and the
4Runner as the Tacoma.


Ken

Ken Shelton <shelton@cablespeed.com> wrote in
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Thanks Ken for the great explanation, the more I look into it, I think I
will end up buying a used 3/4ton truck, just for hauling either the
trailer or the 5th wheel. So now my dilemma is what small SUV to get.
I love the FJ, but from all the reviews I have read, the gas mileage
sucks. I drive about 50,000 KM(30K miles) a year, so I want something
that has good gas mileage. I still have to do some research. Any
suggestions? Thanks again.

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Dan

"Dan" <doctordansterAT@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Why do you want an SUV? What mechanical capabilities does it have that you
need?

"JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis@yahoo.com> wrote in
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The reason why I need an SUV, is sometimes I carry large boxes which won't
fit in a car. I currently drive a 1989 Toyota pickup short box, 4x4,
bought it new Dec '88. I don't want a minivan because I do a fair amount
of country driving, and if the roads are in bad shape, a minivan doesn't
handle as well. I also want a 4x4 because sometimes we get a good dump of
snow in winter, and the extra clearance makes a big difference. Thanks.

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Dan

On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 03:58:00 GMT, Dan <doctordansterAT@gmail.com>
wrote:


You might consider a used 2001 or earlier Jeep Cherokee (not that I am
against Yota's because I do like them) as they are very simple and
tuff vehicles that hold up well on and off road and can carry good
weight for their size and have great ground clearance too for their
size as well. My wife drives a 2000 model with a 4cyl and a 5 speed
and while it is not the smoothest riding vehcle with simple low tech
straight axles front a rear but it has been a real little workhorse at
times and very reliable. A real good utilty vehicle reminicent of the
family station wagon of the 60 and 70's in utilty. I have a old trucky
style 89 4x4 suburban with straight axles too that I bought new and
the Jeep is like a mini "Burb". The Liberty that replaced the Cherokee
is not half the vehicle it was and has been trouble prone too.
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"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
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For what it's worth, I mentioned buying a Jeep to my mechanic just before I
bought my Tacoma. He said he believed Jeep had a secret room full of Germans
whose sole job was to design electrical problems, like VW & Audi were famous
for. I asked him if he was exaggerating. He yelled to the other two guys "J
is thinking about a Jeep....", and that produced peals of laughter. They all
agreed on one thing: If I bought a used Jeep, please don't bring it here for
repair. The vehicles create customers who hate their mechanics.

Just a thought.