Toyota Tacoma towing capacity
I have an F-150 7 lug and she is just about worn out. I would like to buy a new truck but I am having trouble finding the "REAL" towing capacity of them. Also I would like to scale down a little as a ...
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Simple math, but have to have the actual weight of the Taco and Trailer/Boat in order to do that simple math
Here is the GVWR & GCWR ratings per the link provided
Here is the tow rating as per the link provided
Take the GCWR and subtract the Taco's actual weight, loaded ready to go
That will be the REAL MTWR (max tow weight rating), as the above tow rating from Toyota is with a 'curb' TACO, which few people will ever order
For those who think the OEM's MTWR is an absolute...take the GCWR and subtract the curb and it will be very close to the listed MTWR (there are other things in there, like the WD Hitch system and one 150 lb driver)
{edit}...of course the above charts only matter if you believe in the OEM ratings system or not...
Here is the GVWR & GCWR ratings per the link provided
Here is the tow rating as per the link provided
Take the GCWR and subtract the Taco's actual weight, loaded ready to go
That will be the REAL MTWR (max tow weight rating), as the above tow rating from Toyota is with a 'curb' TACO, which few people will ever order
For those who think the OEM's MTWR is an absolute...take the GCWR and subtract the curb and it will be very close to the listed MTWR (there are other things in there, like the WD Hitch system and one 150 lb driver)
{edit}...of course the above charts only matter if you believe in the OEM ratings system or not...
