[Rhodes22-list] Towing with a Toyota Tacoma?

[Cary Tolbert]

Graham, you are exactly correct. However the people who ignore your wisdom
will also have "Light Truck"
tires on their trailer. But then this is another argument for another day.

Cary Tolbert
Radford,VA


On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 5:55 PM Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

>  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
> >
> >  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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