towing with Tacoma
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Topic: towing with Tacoma
Posted By: pjmingus
Subject: towing with Tacoma
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2012 at 4:38pm
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Does anyone on the forum tow an Rpod with a Toyota Tacoma?
How does it do?
Will I need WDH?
Thanks
Patrick
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 3:10pm
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I do. I having been using one, but have been considering it. Search the threads and and on the other R-Pod forum. There are many of us towing with a Tacoma.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 3:57pm
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I did, and still would be, but when I went looking for a new truck, I got a better financial deal on my Tundra. My Tacoma was much like nascar's , and did a fine job towing our RP 175 in a pretty tough area to tow travel trailers (10-12 mpg towing the foothills and passes of WA State). I recommend a WDH, as any Tacomas without the Factory 4 leaf rear spring TSB are pretty lightly sprung. A WDH will also help lessen the hobby horsing that all single axle trailers exhibit. A WDH can also help lessen sway due to improper loading, winds, and 16 wheeler semi-suck. I continue to use my cheap, old school EAZ Lift. There are a ton of different brands of WDH, properly sized, that would do well with a Taco/Pod combination. There are Tacos, and there are Tacos. If you have a 4.0 w/tow package, you'll do fine. If you have a 4 cyl or a v/6 w/no tow pack, not so good to a greater or lesser degree. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 6:07pm
============================================ We do - - 2011 Tacoma 4Dr/Short Bed - 4L/6Cyl - 6spd standard trans. It does "OK" most of the time but struggles with sudden changes in grade now and then. That's when I am glad I have the 6 gears. Thought about moving up to the Tundra but not willing to add the horsepower and lose the mileage just to cover the % of driving when I'm towing our Pod (177) As for a Weight Distribution/Stabilization hitch ...we just bought one (Equalizer 600/6,000) and having it put on in couple weeks as we head out on our way to Custer State Park. Reason for going with the WDH is that on our shakedown trip last month we encountered some cross winds and passed a few 18 wheelers that caused some considerable fish-tailing. Didn't like that feeling. Might not have needed the Weight Distribution part ...but it comes with the Equalizer package. Looking forward to the peace of mind that a sudden gust of wind (which is common out here in Wyoming" or passing an oncoming semi won't cause any sway. Not saying that you HAVE to have a WDH ...in fact, it's a personal thing/decision - - but I am happy we made the leap ! MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 7:57pm
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Footslogger, I, too, worried about everyday mileage when I moved up from my Taco to my Tundra. I'm happy to say my Tundra with the baby 4.6 v/8 is beating the mileage of my former 4.0 v/6 Tacoma. I generally got 18-21 mpg with the Taco, and I've been getting 19-23 with the Tundra. Caveats are that I'm old, do the speed limit, and don't do much stop and go town driving. I've always hand figured each tank, but use my calibrated ScanGauge (a wonderful man-toy) to let me know how I'm doing during my current trip. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 8:04pm
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Kickstart ...the reason I am waiting on the upgrade to a larger Toyota truck is that I have a little "insider" info that they are about to put the balanced intake/exhaust version of the 4.0 Liter engine in the Tacoma - - like they did in the Highlander.
That engine has more horsepower and better gas mileage than my current Taco AND ...I can get it with a 6Spd Manual Transmission. I'm "relatively" old too and have a heart condition. That being said, I still like shifting gears and driving according to the tachometer. But, I am glad that the 4.6L Tundra is working for you. If I could have gotten that truck a year ago WITH standard transmission I would have. MJ PS ...I don't consider a Sporster to be "half" a Harley - - just sayin' ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 9:12pm
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Footslogger, a Tacoma with that upgrade would really be a Steak Taco! There's lots about my Tacoma that I miss, and I really do love my Sportster. I just try not to take myself too seriously. No offense meant to anyone but myself, as after 45 years in the saddle and a couple decades plus more before that, my body tells me that my bike time is all too short! I guess when I no longer have a motorcycle in the garage, I'll have to admit to really being old.P/S I'm bettin' you'll like what the new hitch does for ya.
------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 10:29am
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pjmingus - welcome! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: MTMatt
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 5:53pm
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I am currently towing my 176 with my 2006 tacoma 4 cylinder 5 speed manual w/tow package. It's a slow tow up the passes here in MT, overall though, it tows just fine. I'm pretty happy with the 176 so far, just picked it up last week!
------------- Live to hunt and fish Montana |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 9:05pm
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And welcome to MTMatt.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 9:32pm
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Welcome MTMatt, slow and steady will always get you there. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Tri-Pod
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 12:19am
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MTMatt, I can't speak to the taco, but pulled our 176 about 4,000 miles with a 6 cyl 2003 Tundra, I just trader her in with 230,000 miles for the big engin Tundra Crew Cab, milage isn't as good but the power is unbelievable. I have to say if it is true they are going to put the small 8 in the Tacome it would be worth waiting for. Good luck and happy nights of camping. ------------- 2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 5:21pm
===================== Honestly ...I hope Toyota puts the higher horsepower/improved gas mileage 4L 6 Cylinder in the Tacoma - - mailnly because I like manual transmission and if they go to an 8 cylinder they will likely NOT offer it with stick !! 'Slogger ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: Lulie
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 4:34pm
| I just got a Rpod 177 and towed it for the first time with a Tacoma 2011. It worked great. With the trailer brakes, it actually stopped better than the hard-sided pop up we used to have. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 4:57pm
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Welcome! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: CarRamRod
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 3:22am
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I have an 05 Taco V6 and I pull the new Quad Pod with it. Does fine with the WDH. Just got the Pod a few weeks ago and really like it alot! ------------- Say CarRamRod! |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 7:17am
Which WDH do you have?
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |