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Ken and the others are right.
Stopping the load is MUCH more important than pulling it. I once pulled a 34' Scarab from Miami to Melbourne with a 1955 CJ3B with a 215 ci Olds V8. Took 2 blocks to stop from 45 mph. Hit the brakes hard one time and the boat shoved me over 200'. Trailer brakes didn't work very well. |
I agree on the stopping comments, and just because it is a full size truck or other vehicle with a good tow rating, doesn't mean it has good brakes. My old trusty 96 Chevy 1500 had issues stopping short even without a load, lol.
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I towed a 20MA with the 2.7 liter 4 cylinder automatic Tacoma. Once. I don't think the trans would take it for a long time. The brakes were not up to it. Towing with a F250 diesel is great. Especially with surge brakes. 4WD is needed for really steep ramps.
I wouldn't suggest it, but a 3 ton F250 can haul and stop a 25 footer on a trailer withou brakes. Not well, but not horribly. Which is nice in case you lose trailer brakes. |
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But I'm used to Chevy diesels which tow and stop like the boat/trailers not even there so I don't have much faith in my Toyota Taco but I'm going to try it. |
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