dlclarkee
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First off I don't understand why you are not getting this I did not buy it number one and number two if I had I have no desire to take up to the moutains I have a spot I go to every weekend durinmg the summer that is paradise that is the only reason to buy one if I did
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Allworth
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Still NO!
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anaro
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Since you aren't getting that one. Here are a few suggestions to help you in your search. Check the payload sticker on your truck door. Remember payload includes anything you put in or on your truck. This includes passenger, gear, pets and tongue weight. THe payload will get you everytime. It got me. I had a TV that was rated to tow 9100 lbs. I saw a rated hitch capacity of 910 lbs. I bought a TT w/ a 7700 lbs GVW and an 810 lb TW. What I failed to understand was my available payload was only about 800 lbs and that the hitch weight would increase with anything you put in the TT in front of the wheels. Also the dry hitch weight did not include propane, and battery, not to mention the actual WDH itself (probably about another 70lbs). Being over on these weights gave me horrible handling (this truck towed lighter smaller trailers no problem). I was white knuckling it, fighting to keep it on the road and dreading being passed by even a small car. I made it 1 year before upgrading from an Armada to an F250 diesel. What a difference a correct match makes. I don't care about cars or trucks passing me (actually now I pass some of them) 
Really the best thing to do, is to look at the GVWR of a TT and see if it fits in your rated tow capacity. Then look at 15% of that GVWR and see if it's still in your payload and hitch capacities. This allows for a worst case scenario of the trailer at max weight w/ a max TW of 15% (optimal tongue weight is 13-15% of TT weight). A prime example of all of this would be the F250 I just bought. It is rated to tow up to 12,500 lbs and has a class 5 hitch w/ an acceptable hitch weight of 1250 lbs w/ WDH. The limiting factor on this truck is a small payload of 1876 lbs (I have a long bed, crew cab 4x4 all taking away from having a higher starting payload). From that 1876 lb payload we need to subtract about 600lbs for our family, dog and gear we put into our truck (bikes etc). This leaves an available payload of 1276 lbs. This would mean an 8500 lb loaded trailer would be the max we could actually tow because a 15% tongue weight of 8500 lbs is 1275 lbs. That said, having towed at max capacity of a vehicle, I would not want to do it again. I hope this helps you understand how to find a better match for your tacoma.
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dlclarkee
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yes thanks that does help rather than the jerk who has nothing good to say but no and he doesnt under stand why people ask questions
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anaro
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Here are some trailers that might be a better match for you:
Rockwood
KZ spree escape
I think there are some that have bunks across the front but I can't remember who makes them or what the specs are on them. Best of luck to you.
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Ron3rd
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dlclarkee wrote:yes thanks that does help rather than the jerk who has nothing good to say but no and he doesnt under stand why people ask questions
Don't let the jerks discourage you or scare you off. Keep asking questions and considering advice, some good, some bad. At least you had the good sense to ask a very reasonable question.
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Fizz
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To all of you who question the ability to stop.
Truck breaks stop the truck.
Trailer brakes stop the trailer.
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dlclarkee
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thanks for advice take all of it to consideration and learning rather than people giving their opinion they seem to think is fact only
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anaro
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Fizz wrote:To all of you who question the ability to stop.
Truck breaks stop the truck.
Trailer brakes stop the trailer.
That is how ot is supposed to work until your trailer brakes fail or your umbilical manages to POP out. It can and does happen. Will your truck stop your trailer on a hill if your brakes fail? Also having been in a TV that isn't properly matched and having been pushed down a 7% grade despite a properly adjusted prodigy brake controller and working trailer brakes, I van tell you that you need to make sure you have enough truck to stop a trailer.
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Dr. Blake
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anaro wrote:Fizz wrote:To all of you who question the ability to stop.
Truck breaks stop the truck.
Trailer brakes stop the trailer.
That is how ot is supposed to work until your trailer brakes fail or your umbilical manages to POP out. It can and does happen. Will your truck stop your trailer on a hill if your brakes fail? Also having been in a TV that isn't properly matched and having been pushed down a 7% grade despite a properly adjusted prodigy brake controller and working trailer brakes, I van tell you that you need to make sure you have enough truck to stop a trailer.
In my experience, on a 7% grade you should be managing your speed primarily with your transmission and not your brakes; if your brakes are failing chances are you have not geared down enough and you’re riding your brakes. Stab the brakes to reduce speed quickly and let the tranny and engine brake, repeat as necessary; the idea is to keep the brakes cool. Also, how does the umbilical cord ever pop out; most 7 pins I have ever seen have clips to lock it into place.
OP, you have gotten some good advice, unfortunately your combo is just not a good match. I agree with you though, some members approach to giving advice is a little rough around the edges; for the most part I think everyone means well. The ironic thing though is some of the very members chastising you have been guilty of being more than slightly overloaded themselves.
Good luck finding the right match.
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