Toyota Tacoma towing

Here is what toyota says and why we ask what we ask..

32. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner’s Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. “Added vehicle equipment” includes additional standard/optional equipment and accessories added by the manufacturer, dealers, and/or vehicle owners. The only way to be certain of your vehicle’s exact curb weight is to weigh your vehicle without passengers or cargo.

Artum Snowbird wrote:
My question is not about the trucks capacity.

The question is about the hitch, and whether having a 12,000 pound hitch with dual sway bars to tow a 6000 pound load is a good thing or not.

But the capacity of the truck in an important factor. Thats why we asked for the year and model.

12000 k is overkill.

most here with the above info will see whats available for your truck.

Is the truck 4 door? w heel drive...etc..

Don't know why people are responding with answers about a Tundra when the OP is asking about its smaller sibling the TACOMA.

As for the hitch it is best to go slightly more than the estimated tongue weight as opposed to less. A WD hitch that grossly exceeds the tongue weight is usable but will affect the ride and handling. Much stiffer bars will make for a harsher ride. It could also over stress the tt frame.

Take a look at Blue Ox, yes you can back up with it all hooked up http://blueox.com/trailer-towing/swaypro/ give them a call if you have questions. Good folks.

My question is not about the trucks capacity.

The question is about the hitch, and whether having a 12,000 pound hitch with dual sway bars to tow a 6000 pound load is a good thing or not.

6k with a Tacoma may be possible if not fun but we must know the payload capacity.

I've got an '04 Tundra crew cab limited, 4.7L V8, 6500 lb tow capacity. As mentioned, it is the payload capacity that will be the issue. I estimate that our TT is also about 6000 lbs fully loaded and I'm pretty sure we're over GVWR by a couple hundred pounds when the truck is loaded, too. Dealer sold us the EaZ-Lift elite with 1000 lb bars. I believe that hitch is rated at 10,000 lbs max trailer weight. Our truck sits level with WDH engaged.

Oops, it's the Tacoma, not the Tundra... yes v6 engine.

6500 lbs? Must be the earlier model with the 6cyl motor. My 2000 (v8) has a towing capacity of 7100 lbs.

Actually, it's not the towing capacity that you need to worry about, its the tongue weight of the trailer and the payload capacity of the truck.

I pulled a 5600 lb TT with my Tundra that had a tongue weight of almost 800 lbs. Had many problems with the Dual Cam weight distribution hitch and eventually wound up with a Hensly Arrow. I also put air bags on the back of it so when I hauled my ATV, I could keep the truck level. Bags did nothing when pulling my trailer. In addition, I switched out the "P" rated tires for some "LT" tires that were "E" rated.

So yes. Definitely get a WD unit and perferably one with built in sway control. The bars should be rated for MORE than the weight of the trailer tongue....I used 1000 lb bars.

Good luck and I hope this helps

Ron

Whats year and model of tundra? Engine?


I have a WD 6000 lb 750 TW on my s 10. My trailer is only 4500 lbs or so loaded.

I did get the 1000 lb bars for the WD hitch cause the small trucks have weaker spring packs.

tongue weight may be your issue.

You should probably get the truck weighed front and rear axles and compare that to the axle weights on the door tag. That will give you your payload.

Fill tank and load all passangers..

A bigger trans cooler may be needed.