Need new tow vehicle suggestions

That is why I said it would be pushing the 35000 tow capacity as I knew all the extra stuff would add up from the dry weight to push the 3500 total tow capacity. The 3500 lb rating is because it's the base model and didn't have the tow package which takes it up 2000 lbs. the only thing the tow package adds is hitch, 7 pin plug, engine and transmission cooler, heavier battery and alternator. I have already installed the correct hitch, added 1500 lbs helper springs, brake assist, and a 7 pin harness. I can add a engine/transmission cooler for around $175 if I do it myself.

With that being said the new 2016 Tacoma with the tow package installed from the factory has a 6800 lb tow capacity and a 1440 lb payload

Dry weight of my truck is just under 41000 lbs. GVW max for my truck from the sticker on the door jamb is 5700 lbs which is right at 1600 lbs for payload. It also matches my owners manual.

So a new Tacoma would be an option.

Please keep in mind this is a Trailmanor hard sided pop up so it doesn't tow like most travel trailers.

SouthpawHD wrote:
First of all, you can't use the dry weight of the trailer - there's propane, battery, water, gear, etc that you will be traveling with. The dry weight is the weight from the factory before anything is added to it. No one travels dry.

So let's assume you travel light and add a mere 700 pounds to that dry weight, for a total of 3500 pounds. Assume 12% tongue weight (12% is standard) and you'll be around 420 pounds tongue weight. Now add maybe 400 pounds of human weight, 300 pounds of stuff in the truck and you'll easily be around 1,100 pounds of payload.

Does your Tacoma really have 1600 pounds of payload???? That amount is better than some 1/2 tons.

So with that, I think 1600 of payload capacity is acceptable (however, I do not believe your Tacoma has enough power to adequately pull all that or enough braking capability to stop all that), but it all depends on how much you pack and how many passengers you have. I would definitely be looking at 1/2 ton trucks and the Tundra is a fine truck for that (but they do suck the gas).

FWIW, I get about 14-16 MPG (combined) in my 5.3L GMC Sierra. I can get in excess of 20MPG on the highway. About 10-12 towing.

Good luck with your search.