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[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by jdm61

Thanks for the info. I was wonder what size trailer you needed. I was surprised that the Tacoma is only rated by Toyota for 3500 lbs. It seems like a larger truck that the old Colorado. The new diesel Colorado/Canyon series is rated for like 7000 but they only come in the extended cab Z71 or higher spec and who in their right mind is going to pay $37,000 for a compact pickup? Criminy!!!!! As my grandfather used to say, stuff has gone up since the war.

Compact???
It`s bigger than a 67-72 c 10 me thinks.

My 6 cyl s 10 is getting 15 mpg w ac mixed driving this summah...towing is 9-10...

[jdm61]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Compact???
It`s bigger than a 67-72 c 10 me thinks.

My 6 cyl s 10 is getting 15 mpg w ac mixed driving this summah...towing is 9-10...

That's how they sell it. The new one certainly looks bigger than ours. I about had an aneurism when I saw the price on the diesel version, but later, someone was talking about looking at a pimped Ford F250 extended cab truck with the Ecoboost turbo V6 and not the optional Power Stroke diesel with a sticker on the window that said $68,000, so I guess everything is crazy expensive now!!!!!!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by jdm61

That's how they sell it. The new one certainly looks bigger than ours. I about had an aneurism when I saw the price on the diesel version, but later, someone was talking about looking at a pimped Ford F250 extended cab truck with the Ecoboost turbo V6 and not the optional Power Stroke diesel with a sticker on the window that said $68,000, so I guess everything is crazy expensive now!!!!!!

Some are bigger than a Mack B now.

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by jdm61

Ridgeline is rated at 5000 lbs, right?

Yep...5000#

[ocuyler]

I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.

The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).

Best of luck with your choices.

[SandlapperGT]

Originally Posted by NoBones

You have no clue !
Like a Democrat that votes for jackass's..

Plug is getting ready to be pulled..

No Bones- Are you re-creating the legend?

[jdm61]

Originally Posted by ocuyler

I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.

The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).

Best of luck with your choices.

Otto, in some cases, especially with the American trucks and SUV's it is also the engine. My sister-in-law's Yukon Denali is rated at 8500 but it has the 6.2. I was checking the low priced Colorado/Canyon models and the 4 cylinders are rated at 3500, but the V6 and diesel go up to 7000! On the other hand, ALL VW/Audi/Porsche SUV's except for eh hybrids are rated the same within the model line regardless of whether hey have the gas V6, diesel or even the older 4.2 liter V8. Same thing with Rover.

[TomParis]

Ford F-150, 2009-2014 Generation for example has some major differences depending on the rear end and motor you choose. I think it is silly that the EcoBoost has a higher tow rating than the the 5.0. But, I chose the 5.0 because I plan on keeping it and I like the old fashioned V8. I get 20 mpg average on my daily commute to work which is about 50 miles round trip city/hwy driving.

And of course I can pull a 20SF Seacraft no problem!