Always tow on 4th gear , if you tow on D , transmission will keep hunting for gears which brings its temp up . You need to add a sway bar , that will help with your sway on the highway. This camper is more for half ton trucks , I recommend never exceeding 60mph on highway to be on safe side .also get an odb2 reader and keep an eye on the transmission temp , you don't want it too high. Nice camper , enjoy camping with the family 👍
Congratulations on the Tacoma and the RV; I want you to enjoy it a lot with your beautiful family, I just subscribed to your channel and I have watched the three videos of this weekend trip, I really want you to upload more videos, I encourage you to continue like this; I will be watching the material that you continue to share with us.
Definetly get mirrors they help more than you think. Especially to see the semi trucks coming. When they go by use both hands on the wheel. I like to make sure when I feel the pull from the big trucks I steer away slightly. It helps keep everything lined up no sway. Speaking about sway. Measure how much your truck squats in the back with the trailer mounted and equalizer hitch on. If it goes down more than 2 inches think about getting a set of air bags they are cheap around 125.00 US. Helps with heavy loads and also heavy loads in the back of the truck. Hope that helps.
At least 2 nights is right... But in reality, 3 night minimums are the best. That way you get 2 full days in and you typically miss the Sunday traffic going home. Have fun!
we're gonna be towing a 4,400lb RV with the exact model and year Tacoma. I'm definitely nervous and hope I don't regret getting such a big RV. hard to decide based on research online. according to Toyotas numbers, it can do it, but lots of people say I shouldn't tow that much. guess I'll just drive slow
If you watch my other videos, then you’ll know we been to a few places already, and so far, there’s not much problem, just remember don’t speed and watch your transmission temperature! Enjoy camping!
I just returned from towing a rented 5800 lb (dry) trailer in PEI Canada. I have a 21 TRD Sport 6 speed manual and towed without issue. Make sure you use a sway control bar as well as brake controller and load balancing hitch gear.
The bouncing up and down is those crappy, skinny Hitachi shocks that the Sports come with. I hated them. I have a 2019 Sport and upgraded to Bilstein 6112 shocks in the front and 5160's in the back with new SPC UCA's and an AAL, and its make a huge difference. My truck now feels great on and offroad. My trucks MGM color though and I prefer your blue. You have a beautiful truck man.
I see they make a sway bar for the Tacoma. Its not as popular cuz Im sure it limits articulation offroad. But I use mine as a truck and am considering it. I also inflate my rear tires to max psi, that helps with the sway.
I'm 99.999% sure that you are over your vehicle rating. Keep in mind, the limiting factor in most modern truck is your payload, NOT your tow rating. 4300 lb trailer would be roughly 600 lbs tongue weight (before propane and battery). Your WDH weigh around 80-100 lb. Your family of 4 weigh roughly 350 lbs. That brings the total weight at least 1050 lbs. That's the number before you put any gear into the truck or the trailer. Your Tacoma double cab 4WD Auto Limited payload capacity is 1120 lbs. If you bring anything to camping, then you are probably over the limit. I doule you are over the limit before you put anything in due to the propane tank and battery on the A-frame. The truck can tow doesn't mean it's legal. If any accident occurs, the first thing your insurance adjuster will do is to determine that you are towing over the limit of your truck then decline the pay out. Be safe, upgrade to a 1/2 ton truck.
Nicholas Thon I’d buy a 3/4 ton to pull that trailer. They are always heavier than you think. A 1/2 ton is the absolute minimum. The Taco can pull a ski boat or pop up, but not much else.
Brian 1/2 ton should be ok as long as you don’t opt for the luxury trim which only has 1200 lbs payload. But I agree, overkill is always better. I personally pull my clipper 17BH (3200 lbs GVWR) with my F250. You can never have too much truck.
Nicholas Thon I agree. I always worry about the brakes failing on a trailer. If you have a Super Duty you can still stop. The Taco will be upside down in the ditch. Depending upon your insurance company they may not pay out under collision if you are overloaded.
The tongue weight is roughly 10% of the trailer weight which makes it around 430 lbs not 600 lbs. that Tacoma can tow that trailer just fine as long as they don't overload it with gear and watch out for very steep hills. However I would recommend extension mirrors. If the camera fails you will have no visibility for backing. You also need to see down the side for your blind spots on the road. I have been towing rv's for 40 years so I think I know a thing or 2. I am currently pulling a 6500 lb 24 ft with a Tundra. Works just fine.
Donald Eaton 10%? You probably didn’t take account of the battery, propane, front cargo storage, cargo in the bed, occupants in the truck. Likely over the payload.
When you are towing your RV, do you have the gear shift in regular Drive, or do you put it in 4? With that much weight if its shifting into its highest gear it could put a lot more wear on the truck
Make sure to add a brake controller super simple and it will save your life!
Consider sumo springs in the rear easy to install and will limit that bouncy feeling, make the ride more firm.
I have them on my Tacoma for towing
What color did you go with , and can you stuff off-road with them?
Black heavy duty sumo springs@@proslackerr3972
Always tow on 4th gear , if you tow on D , transmission will keep hunting for gears which brings its temp up . You need to add a sway bar , that will help with your sway on the highway. This camper is more for half ton trucks , I recommend never exceeding 60mph on highway to be on safe side .also get an odb2 reader and keep an eye on the transmission temp , you don't want it too high. Nice camper , enjoy camping with the family 👍
Joseph Rahme thank you for the info, good to know!
Don't tow in drive, per the manual you need to keep it in 5th or lower. You can damage the transmission.
I have a Tacoma also, nice truck
Congratulations on the Tacoma and the RV; I want you to enjoy it a lot with your beautiful family, I just subscribed to your channel and I have watched the three videos of this weekend trip, I really want you to upload more videos, I encourage you to continue like this; I will be watching the material that you continue to share with us.
Definetly get mirrors they help more than you think. Especially to see the semi trucks coming. When they go by use both hands on the wheel. I like to make sure when I feel the pull from the big trucks I steer away slightly. It helps keep everything lined up no sway. Speaking about sway. Measure how much your truck squats in the back with the trailer mounted and equalizer hitch on. If it goes down more than 2 inches think about getting a set of air bags they are cheap around 125.00 US. Helps with heavy loads and also heavy loads in the back of the truck. Hope that helps.
Sumo springs , no air needed are also a consideration - ez install
You need mirror extensions probably why you had difficulty backing the trailer when you first brought it home.
At least 2 nights is right... But in reality, 3 night minimums are the best. That way you get 2 full days in and you typically miss the Sunday traffic going home. Have fun!
we're gonna be towing a 4,400lb RV with the exact model and year Tacoma. I'm definitely nervous and hope I don't regret getting such a big RV. hard to decide based on research online. according to Toyotas numbers, it can do it, but lots of people say I shouldn't tow that much. guess I'll just drive slow
If you watch my other videos, then you’ll know we been to a few places already, and so far, there’s not much problem, just remember don’t speed and watch your transmission temperature! Enjoy camping!
@@jemmycycwhat is trans temperature limit? (And what is safe range?)
@@GMC-qo9xi I’m not really sure, but I seen it go up to 220f, then the transmission cooler kick in, I always try to keep it below 220f.
I just returned from towing a rented 5800 lb (dry) trailer in PEI Canada. I have a 21 TRD Sport 6 speed manual and towed without issue. Make sure you use a sway control bar as well as brake controller and load balancing hitch gear.
Thanks for making the vid, I soon will have a bigger camper like ur, for now I'm roll'n wit my pop-up... LoL
P.S. one day really, come on bro😁
2nd Gen, 4700lb RV tow it all over the western states.
The bouncing up and down is those crappy, skinny Hitachi shocks that the Sports come with. I hated them. I have a 2019 Sport and upgraded to Bilstein 6112 shocks in the front and 5160's in the back with new SPC UCA's and an AAL, and its make a huge difference. My truck now feels great on and offroad. My trucks MGM color though and I prefer your blue. You have a beautiful truck man.
Thanks!!😊
Are the shocks you upgraded to the same once that come stock on the OffRoad?
Sumo springs
I see they make a sway bar for the Tacoma. Its not as popular cuz Im sure it limits articulation offroad. But I use mine as a truck and am considering it. I also inflate my rear tires to max psi, that helps with the sway.
Honestly, I haven’t use that sway bar at all,😅 I thought I needed it, but after more than 10 trips now, I don’t think I’ll ever use it.
A sway bar is needed much more with a single axle trailer.
I'm 99.999% sure that you are over your vehicle rating. Keep in mind, the limiting factor in most modern truck is your payload, NOT your tow rating. 4300 lb trailer would be roughly 600 lbs tongue weight (before propane and battery). Your WDH weigh around 80-100 lb. Your family of 4 weigh roughly 350 lbs. That brings the total weight at least 1050 lbs. That's the number before you put any gear into the truck or the trailer. Your Tacoma double cab 4WD Auto Limited payload capacity is 1120 lbs. If you bring anything to camping, then you are probably over the limit. I doule you are over the limit before you put anything in due to the propane tank and battery on the A-frame. The truck can tow doesn't mean it's legal. If any accident occurs, the first thing your insurance adjuster will do is to determine that you are towing over the limit of your truck then decline the pay out. Be safe, upgrade to a 1/2 ton truck.
Nicholas Thon I’d buy a 3/4 ton to pull that trailer. They are always heavier than you think. A 1/2 ton is the absolute minimum. The Taco can pull a ski boat or pop up, but not much else.
Brian 1/2 ton should be ok as long as you don’t opt for the luxury trim which only has 1200 lbs payload. But I agree, overkill is always better. I personally pull my clipper 17BH (3200 lbs GVWR) with my F250. You can never have too much truck.
Nicholas Thon I agree. I always worry about the brakes failing on a trailer. If you have a Super Duty you can still stop. The Taco will be upside down in the ditch. Depending upon your insurance company they may not pay out under collision if you are overloaded.
The tongue weight is roughly 10% of the trailer weight which makes it around 430 lbs not 600 lbs. that Tacoma can tow that trailer just fine as long as they don't overload it with gear and watch out for very steep hills. However I would recommend extension mirrors. If the camera fails you will have no visibility for backing. You also need to see down the side for your blind spots on the road. I have been towing rv's for 40 years so I think I know a thing or 2. I am currently pulling a 6500 lb 24 ft with a Tundra. Works just fine.
Donald Eaton 10%? You probably didn’t take account of the battery, propane, front cargo storage, cargo in the bed, occupants in the truck. Likely over the payload.
When you are towing your RV, do you have the gear shift in regular Drive, or do you put it in 4? With that much weight if its shifting into its highest gear it could put a lot more wear on the truck
Squirrel killer yes, I believe extra care is needed to the truck if you’re gonna tow often!
What back up camera is that and can you send me the link?
I got the camera from the dealer, which is not the greatest, there are lots to pick from Amazon, I would get a newer one from Amazon!
Nice tacoma
How much did you rent the RV? is it per day of use?
cholo po it’s not a rental, we just bought it, brand new, 130 dollars per month.
Wow. That's cool! How much usually an RV like that cost?
cholo po this one is about 30000
Nice TACO , nice RV too , I need one RV
Noé Reyes thanks!
I have about the same set up and find my steering wheel position is at 11 o clock rather than 12 at times any inexperience this
Hmmm.... You mean when you’re towing? I don’t think I have that problem, do you have a weight distribution hitch?
I bet it’ll look bad ass if you paint the trailer the same color as your Tacoma .
I wanna see that thing do 220 mph
It’s in km/h so it’s only 136 mph
SUMO SPRINGS 👍🏽
Did you know? From a parked position. Put the ECT on put in neutral and then turn the right to 4x4H. It well feel better.
Thanks
What do you mean? Putting it in 4x4?? I feel like I'm missing something.
How long is the rv
23.7Ft
you didnt say with kids to
Im sorry, but I live in the United States and cannot compute km/h or all of the other km stuff.
Sorry sir for your stupidity lol
that's awesome and dope video but I hate towing! camper shell for this Taco! voodoobluetacolife19