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Old 11-14-2011, 09:22 PM
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Can I tow a 22foot towlite with a 2010 Toyota Tacoma DC 4x4? I have upgraded my truck with TRD cold air intake , TRD exhaust and TRD radiator cap.
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Old 11-14-2011, 09:44 PM
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A 22 ft TowLite from 2000 to 2010 weights over 4,000 lbs when loaded with water, propane food, clothes and etc. Don't know the tow rating of your truck, but the improvements that you done won't do much for towing.
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Old 11-14-2011, 09:59 PM
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Yes! The taco makes for a most able tow vehicle, assuming you have the tow package. All DC models came with the 4.0 V6 and 5 speed auto (Unless you got the 6 speed manual) so you have enough motor to pull it. Understand the truck will labor up the steeper hills but it will get you over them just fine.
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Thank you for the quick input. The tacoma is the 4.0 v-6 rated at 6400 tow weight and 640 hitch weight. I currently tow a 19 foot towlite with out a WDH. I only use a anti-sway bar. If I used a WDH and towed the 22 foot towlite dry? what do you think ? Has anyone out there towed 2006-2009 22 ft. towlite with a 2005-2012 toyota tacoma v-6 ? Thank you
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Old 11-14-2011, 10:18 PM
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You should have no trouble towing it dry or loaded. I do recommend the WDH. You apparently have the tow package.
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Old 11-14-2011, 10:45 PM
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yes I have the factory tow package. Transmission cooler, oil cooler, class 4 hitch , HD battery, 7 pin plug. I am thinking of moving up to the 22ft from the 19ft if I can tow it with my Tacoma. thank you both for the information.

2008 19 ft. Hi_L- Towlite
2010 Toyota Tacoma DC 4x4 / TRD Off Road package
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Old 11-15-2011, 01:20 AM
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We are towing our 2006 22ft Towlite with our 2006 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6, and it is towing really well. We always use a WDH hitch, and wouldn't tow the Hi-Lo without one.

We just upgraded from a 97 21ft Towlite.
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Old 11-15-2011, 07:38 AM
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Check my signature below, the trailer tows with ease. If you can believe the sticker on the 2310H it weighs about 4300 pounds dry and has a 7000 pound gross weight. On long trips we load light and do not fill the fresh water tank so we are probably 4500 to 4600 pounds. The Tacoma has the factory tow package. It labors on only the very steepest of PA hills, but you slow down and gear down, as you should, and let it do its thing. On short trips, under 50 miles, to boondock we fill the water tank before leaving, the extra 250 pounds is slightly noticed.
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:57 PM
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Thank you for the information. Could anyone tell me which WDH works the best? Which brand? or model?There seems to be many brands to choose from on ebay motors. I would be towing a 22foot towlite with my 2010 Toyota tacoma. Thanks
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Pick an inexpensive model from a well known manufacturer like Reese. I think you want 500lb bars but other members here should be able to tell you for sure. You can buy a really fancy WDH with built in anti-sway but I don't think it's necessary.
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