Towing with Tacoma Options

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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

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we did a 2800 mile tow from colorado to san diego
southern route with a few small passes along the way
24foot enclosed trailer with about 7 foot ceilings (taller than average)
loaded with spares, tools, food, race gas, and extra tires for a 3 day event


4door, 3/4ton, long bed, 2wheel drive, 2003 HD dodge with a 6speed
a bit over 17mpg for the round trip. Thats actual mileage.... if your using your trip computer to calculate for you, then your numbers are optimistic.

the thing about a heavy tow vehicle is that those big trailer rated tires and 9000lb vehicle weight give a a bit of safety from having your trailer take over your tow vehicle.

I think that was really the point of this thread
tow with an undersized vehicle and when you least expect it or if any thing goes wrong.... suddenly your trailer is driving you off the road
(for example a rapid deflating flat tire, or emergency manuever)

I hate to say it, but towing is in my opinion one of those things where bigger really is better. I'd rather not face an emergency situation in the tow vehicle. I'd rather save any risk for the track.