In need of some advice we are thinking of getting a trail cruiser 21 RBH empty it weights around the 3500 lb mark I have a 99 Tacoma 4x4 with the v6, with a 5000 lb tow rated has any one pulled anything like this with a toyota tocoma I know it will slow us down but any advice i have never towed a camer before , I really don't want to get another truck at this time,, all the dealers say the truck will pull this camper, i want to hear from all the fellow campers with experence do you think my truck will tow this camper for now I ususlly camp within 30 to 300 miles of home
Speedhitch said
04:54 PM Jul 22, 2009
I know a guy that pulls a cargo trailer with one and has no problem. Now let me say this...I don't know how he would do on grades to exceed 4%...that may be a different animal all together. If you don't pull in the mountains and you stay under 4% grades you should have no probelm. I will also have to assume that you are not loading more in the trailer???
flyone said
11:31 AM Jul 23, 2009
I would say that you are pushing the tow limits of the vehicle. With a full tank of gas a few people in the truck the camper loaded for the weekend. You will be close to the max. Secondly the only way you can get the real empty weight is to weight it yourself. Do not believe the factory weight or salesman weight, the options add weight that might not be included in the "EMPTY WEIGHT". My 2 cents worth, when you are loaded and have a full tank of fuel you need to be 20% below vehicle tow weight, for the Just In Case factor. If you do this, do not travel with any water of any kind in the trailer, it will add unnecessary weight when you will be vey near max out to begin with.
Flyone
Howard said
06:55 PM Jul 23, 2009
The GVWR on that trailer is 7000 lbs. If you load it anywhere near that, you could have problems with the Tacoma.
I wouldn't tow with that truck, but I understand your situation. If you don't too far, tow on pretty flat surfaces, and go slow, you can probably get by for awhile.
That truck will really feel the trailer. Be sure to leave plenty of space for emergency braking. Know your emergency procedures for fish-tailing. Don't push the truck too much our you will be buying another one long before you are ready.
buckethead3514 said
05:22 PM Jul 25, 2009
Thanks guys, I have decided to go with a 19 RBD because it is 700 lbs lighter. Also, I have a friend that has towed an 19RBD with a xterra with no problem.. But I wanted to take a moment and thank you for all the input I have gotten from all the experienced people and it is greatly appreciated
Flyone
The GVWR on that trailer is 7000 lbs. If you load it anywhere near that, you could have problems with the Tacoma.
I wouldn't tow with that truck, but I understand your situation. If you don't too far, tow on pretty flat surfaces, and go slow, you can probably get by for awhile.
That truck will really feel the trailer. Be sure to leave plenty of space for emergency braking. Know your emergency procedures for fish-tailing. Don't push the truck too much our you will be buying another one long before you are ready.
Thank you all so much