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    Posted: 25 Sep 2017 at 11:34am
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I have a 2018 176 and tow it with my Tacoma 2016. I have 4x4 tow package WDH and double cab. But I'm thinking this trailer must be at the max for my Tacoma. Do you guys think the trailers may be a bit much for the truck?
We have a similar Tacoma (a 2010 double cab with the factory tow package). I would not hesitate to pull our 179 if the Tacoma was the only thing we had to tow with. That said, our Ecoboost F-150 pulls the R-pod with its eye shut. No drama. Especially in the mountains (I'm talking 6,000' and higher). As I've recommended elsewhere, do the calculations on your TV/TT combo to see where the problem areas are. Gather all your specifications on the 176 and your Tacoma and plug them into this calculator:


This will require you to get all the actual numbers for both the Tacoma and the R-pod, plus a couple that you won't find in a book (e.g. hitch ball to axle for both vehicles). However, once you're done you will really know where you stand for both weight carrying (WC) and weight distribution (WD) setups. You can also see what happens with various different loads in both vehicles. Quite handy.
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Posts: 592 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2017 at 2:21pm
Originally posted by Cassie

I have a 2018 176 and tow it with my Tacoma 2016. I have 4x4 tow package WDH and double cab. But I'm thinking this trailer must be at the max for my Tacoma. Do you guys think the trailers may be a bit much for the truck?


I'm pulling a 180 model with the same truck as you are 2016 Tacoma SR5 4x4 with tow package WDH and have no trouble at all pulling the Pod. Your Truck is rated to pull something like 6400 lbs and your 176 Rpod is less then half that weight. If you have an automatic transmission like my truck has do you shift it over to the S mode and shift it between 4th and 5th while running in the ECT mode? If not try that and you'll see that you can even pull the trailer along at 70 miles and hour as I recently did with mine on the coast. I've gone all over the Appalachian mountains up and down from north to south and down along the coast with no problems. Could you pull your trailer easier with lets say a Ford 150 with a V8 engine? Yes, sure but your fuel mileage and such will not be much better if at all IMHO.
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Thank you guys, you are making me feel a bit better. I'll do the calculations and get back. I was nervous I might have made a mistake with my truck/travel trailer combo. I really love my Tacoma when not trailering. One last question on figuring my actual weight: how much do I add in for the easy WDH? Can't seem to find that. Thank you all so much.
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Posts: 592 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Sep 2017 at 9:43am
Originally posted by Cassie

I really love my Tacoma when not trailering. One last question on figuring my actual weight: how much do I add in for the easy WDH? 


Hu? Just to be sure when you say WDH I am assuming your speaking of the Weight Distribution/Anti-sway bar hitch, yes? If that's the case it would only add 100 lbs or less to the rear of your truck. Remember this device is meant to even out your load with your vehicle and trailer and to help reduce possible sway from your trailer. I assume you also have a electric brake controller installed in your Tacoma which unfortunately our trucks didn't include with the tow package? For more information on your Tacoma go to:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/3rd-gen-tacomas-2016.186/

Search out the towing thread.
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Hi,
Just an FYI, if you haven't installed a brake controller yet, you might consider Prodigy RF.  
It is wireless and it works like a charm in my Highlander.  
Just my $.02
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Posts: 2706 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Sep 2017 at 1:04pm
Originally posted by Cassie

One last question on figuring my actual weight: how much do I add in for the easy WDH? Can't seem to find that. Thank you all so much.
The weight of our WDH is about 40 lbs. That's a SWAG... Wink
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Posts: 7 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 5:06pm
Thanks so much. Yes weight distribution hitch! Yes I have trailer brakes and controller. You folks are making me feel a bit better pulling my Rpod with my Tacoma.   I'll add up my weights.
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