[Rhodes22-list] Towing with a Toyota Tacoma?

[Donald Simons]

 Timely discussion.  After spending weeks shopping, I just purchased a Tacoma.  It replaces my 15-year old 4-Runner.  Of the vehicles I test drove, I feel the Tacoma is a good combination of reasonable tow capacity (6400 lbs.), manageable size, comfort for every-day driving, and an excellent resale history.  It isn't a full-size truck with a V-8, so I won't break any speed records; but I expect that it will tow the Rhodes nicely.
Don SimonsIthaca, NY
    On Thursday, January 17, 2019, 5:04:15 PM EST, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:  
 
 I am once again venturing into an discussion for which I am entirely
unqualified. But my understanding about towing capacity is that it depends
on much more than engine power. I can tow my boat with my lawn tractor so
power should probably the least of your concerns.  

Of greater importance is whether the frame, if there is one, can handle the
stress, the transmission, so that it doesn't get destroyed, and braking.
Smaller wheels have smaller breaks and with 5000 lbs behind you, you
definitely want some stopping power. Also the weight of the vehicle is
important to avoid being dragged of the road because you are outweighed by
the trailer. 


Graham Stewart
Agile 1976 Rhodes 22
Kingston Ontario



Graham

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
Michael Corley
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:52 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Towing with a Toyota Tacoma?

Well we are on the subject has anyone ever towed with a 6 cylinder Toyota
Tacoma pick-up?
It is rated at 6400 lbs towing, but the 3.5L V6 concerns me as a little
weak.  I think a V8 for longer distances. . .

Mike Corley
S/V Ranger
Hampton Roads, VA

On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 11:03 AM Art Czerwonky via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Frank,I am sure too light. You might bluff thru on the flat, but the hills
> would be a real problem. I suspect that Honda might nix warranty claims to
> boot.  Short haul, launching anyone's guess.Arts/v MaryJaneLake Hartwell
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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>  On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 5:38 PM, Frank Goldsmith<goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>
> wrote:  Recently there was a thread about towing a Rhodes with various
> vehicles.  Has anyone tried towing one with a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV-4?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Frank Goldsmith
> s/v Mary Bess
> Lake Keowee, SC
>
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