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Old 08-28-2013, 04:10 PM   #21
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My kids have a Base 4x2 with the Access cab looks to be around 16' to 17' long
David was implying the trailer was too long for the Tacoma.

My question was meant to ask what's the max length trailer for a Tacoma.
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Old 08-28-2013, 04:13 PM   #22
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David was implying the trailer was too long for the Tacoma.

My question was meant to ask what's the max length trailer for a Tacoma.
That I have no clue
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Old 08-28-2013, 04:51 PM   #23
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So you think you have enough tow vehicle ??

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What's the max length for a Tacoma?
I'll tell you what, if you want to engage in a battle over what your personal opinion is over mine, I have no interest in going there.


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Old 08-28-2013, 04:57 PM   #24
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I'll tell you what, if you want to engage in a battle over what your personal opinion is over mine, I have no interest in going there.


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Wow. Interesting response.

You implied it was too long. I was just curious how long was ok.

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Wow. Interesting response.

You implied it was too long. I was just curious how long was ok.

Interesting indeed. I'd say it handled the load just fine.


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Old 08-28-2013, 05:06 PM   #26
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Interesting indeed. I'd say it handled the load just fine.


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Can you tell by the photograph how fast he was going?
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Old 08-28-2013, 05:08 PM   #27
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Simply amazing isn't it.


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Old 08-28-2013, 05:10 PM   #28
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Simply amazing isn't it. There's one in every crowd. In this case I'm not alone.


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Simply amazing isn't it.


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What's amazing?
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Old 08-28-2013, 05:39 PM   #30
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At the risk of sounding like "dad", this conversation really isn't going anywhere and needs to either be productive toward the thread subject or stopped.

The question was asked, "What's the max length trailer for a Tacoma?" So far nobody has offered an answer so in the interest of getting back on track with the thread, I'll offer the "generally accepted guidelines" which are a wheelbase of 110" for a 20' trailer and 4 inches of added wheelbase for each foot of trailer length. Now, if anyone is "really interested" in the answer, just find the wheelbase for the model Tacoma involved and you should easily be able to determine the "suggested (or recommended) length RV for that truck.

I hope this guides the discussion back on track.
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Old 08-30-2013, 11:49 AM   #31
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I see it all the time someone towing what looks like way too much camper, I have a laredo 285BH that when I took my truck and TT too the CAT scales the total weight was just short of 15,000lbs. ounce I took out the truck weight the camper came in it just a hint over 8,000lbs.

So for me my truck a 2000 F-250CCSRW with a 7.3L Powerstroke it is just right for my truck, I don't know if I'd go much higher on a trailer because I have enough fun towing it (lot's of sway) which I will be upgrading too the Reese Dual Cam system in the future. I think some guys just want that "look what I'm pulling" and are not taking into consideration the safety of a overloaded tow vehicle. And I really don't blame the owner as much as the RV dealer because they are suppose to have the knowledge of what is safe and what is not safe. I've only seen a few camper accidents and most nobody looked injured, but the trailer and tow vehicles did not fair well
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Old 09-02-2013, 04:56 AM   #32
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I am a second year RV'r and still learning every day about this hobby.
One thing I never read about while researching my purchase(s) is the effect the weather has on towing.

I now know if its windy stay put for an extra day.
My gas mileage is ridiculous as it is and any sort of wind makes it not even worth moving.

I never read anything about this issue ever when I was researching this hobby.

The wind comes up I loose speed, the truck gears down and the mileage just evaporates.

I never thought about it and sure never read about this issue.

There you go, if you are looking at getting into RV ing take the wind into consideration. Plan for extra days to get to your destination because of it you will need it.

I also did not know about the difference between a tow vehicles ability to tow and the payload capacity.
Check this out as well if you are considering a tow vehicle. What the truck can pull is a good start but the truck must also be able to handle the pin weight of whatever you are attaching it to.

The advertisements and most printed specs all refer to the towing capacity. One must delve much deeper to find the payload capacity.

That said any tips for inclement weather towing other than staying put?
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Old 09-12-2013, 10:52 AM   #33
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^ Good points. I would add length to that research, as weight is not something any dealer brought up with us. I now know the effects of that much side area on a half ton.
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