How much Truck..??

[qcguy4198]

Thanks for the replies. Fact is, the boat may not be a factor going forward as I'm using it less and less these days. That said though...I appreciate the comments from your experience and for as long as I am owning this boat..I'll stay with the Tundra. The stopping comments are the most helpful btw. Thanks again.

[djisurfli]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread here, not sure if you've pulled the trigger on anything to this point however I have some experience on the exact question at hand.

I have had two Tacoma's now, a 2016 shortbed and a 2019 long bed. I also have a Sceptre but with a transom mounted 225 etec and a hardtop. I've towed with my Tacoma a few times a year no problems with this little (by comparison) truck with little to no issues, with the towing package they're rated up to 7,800 lbs but as all have accurately stated its all about stopping. It has a tow mode (ECT Power) that holds onto the lower gears longer which is helpful. I also manually downshift the transmission while slowing for peace of mind sometimes though I've never had an issue stopping, and I have no brakes on my trailer. The only time I got plowed while stopping was my own fault coming downhill into an intersection with limited sight distance ahead, only needed to learn that lesson once. For local towing, to and from the ramp a few times a year or to the marina It'll serve you fine. I'm continually surprised at how much of a beast these little trucks are. That said I'm looking for a Gen 1 Tundra at lease end, hope it'll perform similarly...