Towing with Tacoma Options

[wndsnd]

I am planing on trying to tow a 914 with my 2010 Tacome 4cyl without towing package. It has a Curtis frame mounted hitch with a 2" ball. I was going to rent a uhaul full auto trailer. I don't want to be pushing the envelope. It will be mostly highway driving. Thanks

[ConeDodger]

I have done heavier. You really can't push the speed at all. Your trailer load must be properly loaded. Towed the SVR-PCA trailer with a Tacoma and when the load was wrong, the trailer wagged the truck at anything over 55.

I would only do it as a one time event.

[Randal]

I have done heavier. You really can't push the speed at all. Your trailer load must be properly loaded. Towed the SVR-PCA trailer with a Tacoma and when the load was wrong, the trailer wagged the truck at anything over 55.

I would only do it as a one time event.

I agree with Rob.

Your teener is likely over 2,100#'s and the trailer is probably 1,500#'s, so you're right at the limit of that vehicle "with" a proper towing package installed.

So make sure the trailer has a set of trailer brakes that work. Wouldn't suggest any trip without the trailer brakes working.

Secondly as Rob suggested the load must be distributed correctly.

Third, go out with the loaded trailer and try the brakes at various speeds so you know what to expect.

Fourth: Stay away from everyone and keep the speed down.

If you can stay away from hills, i.e., not the place to learn that your trailer is improperly loaded or that the brakes aren't sufficient. The surprises (of course)happen on the downhill sections.

I had a heavy trailer start to push my GMC pickup on a downhill section when the trailer brakes failed. I did gather it up, but just barely - the entire exercise was very scary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)