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Almost any of the small/midsize trucks would fill this bill. Likewise, I would put all of the full size trucks in the capable category. Take your pick (in no particular order) Tacoma, Colorado, Canyon, Ranger, Frontier, F-150, Silverado, Ram, Tundra.

Just look for something that can handle ~~ 5000 lb towing capacity. All of the above have models/versions that start in that vicinity. Some go way above 5000 lb.
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Originally posted by GlueGuy

Almost any of the small/midsize trucks would fill this bill. Likewise, I would put all of the full size trucks in the capable category. Take your pick (in no particular order) Tacoma, Colorado, Canyon, Ranger, Frontier, F-150, Silverado, Ram, Tundra.

Just look for something that can handle ~~ 5000 lb towing capacity. All of the above have models/versions that start in that vicinity. Some go way above 5000 lb.

Take Tundra out of the mix.. I don't know why, but Toyota just blew it on the Tundra. This comes from a guy that loves his Tacoma! 
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The Tundra is SAE certified at 10,000 lbs. That's 2K more than my Colorado.
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We had a 2005 Tundra back when. It was a wonderful truck. Around 2008 when they upsized the Tundra, we got a Tacoma, which was almost the same size. Both are extremely reliable.
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My question is, if I go with the Tacoma do I need the tow package which includes trans cooler, oil cooler, bigger alternator or will the truck pull 7000 without it?
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Originally posted by Green Sailor

My question is, if I go with the Tacoma do I need the tow package which includes trans cooler, oil cooler, bigger alternator or will the truck pull 7000 without it?

I have the SR5 V6 with Tow Package. I wouldn't go lesser. Also wouldn't pull 7K with it. I try to size my TV to be at least 25% greater capacity then what I'm going to tow. The rPod (182g) is 58% of the Taco's tow rating. Great matchup!
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My experience says that the tow rate(pounds towed) is not necessarly the same as the overall tow package.  The tow vehicle might easily pull the weight, but what damage is it doing long term to the tow vehicle?  The trans cooler and  oil cooler are designed to protect the tow vehicle , not necessarily enhance its towing weight capacity. The extra strain on the tow vehicle can be mitigated by enhanced features that the tow package offers.
My opinion is that most tow packages are well worth the extra cost for the enhanced protection of your tow vehicle regardless of the poundage required.
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I've owned two Tundras, a 2004 and my current 2014.  Both are outstanding vehicles to drive, carry my camper, and tow my RPod.  I don't think Toyota blew it with the Tundra whatsoever.
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I agree with Olddawgsrule totally. I too am pulling my Pod with a SR5 Tacoma with the tow package. If your going with a Tacoma you'd be foolish not to spend the few extra bucks and buy one without that package.
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Yep... follow the 50-50 rule.... for reliability and safety.... tow weight needs to be right at 50% of capacity...
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