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Brittany Dogs · 07-09-2017, 08:08 PM

For what it's worth, I own a 2016 Taco, Limited version, which is the first year of the third generation Tacomas. I believe the Limited version has a softer ride than the other models which sadly meant I have to go to a weight distribution hitch, but it works, making me happy again. Open highway, keeping the truck in the 4th gear (of 6) and with the ECT transmission button turned on, all which are the manual's recommendation, I can get 16-17 MPG, maybe even 18 with tail winds, always staying at 60 MPH.

When I tow to a park 40 minutes away traveling roads with red lights and stop signs, all 35-45 MPH limits, also with up and down hills, I will typically get 11 MPG. And I won't kid you, the power train on the Tacoma does some work when towing. I'm happy with the shift points but the truck certainly knows there is a load on that hitch.

I bet a Tundra will basically tow the TrailManor thinking nothing is hitched to it. So the mileage may not change much.

I have no regrets with the Taco. It fits in the garage in winter, it provides a nice ride for the 350 days I'm not towing something, it works well when I do tow and I'll be happy when it comes time to trade it in.

07-09-2017, 08:08 PM	#38
Brittany Dogs TrailManor Master Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 342	For what it's worth, I own a 2016 Taco, Limited version, which is the first year of the third generation Tacomas. I believe the Limited version has a softer ride than the other models which sadly meant I have to go to a weight distribution hitch, but it works, making me happy again. Open highway, keeping the truck in the 4th gear (of 6) and with the ECT transmission button turned on, all which are the manual's recommendation, I can get 16-17 MPG, maybe even 18 with tail winds, always staying at 60 MPH. When I tow to a park 40 minutes away traveling roads with red lights and stop signs, all 35-45 MPH limits, also with up and down hills, I will typically get 11 MPG. And I won't kid you, the power train on the Tacoma does some work when towing. I'm happy with the shift points but the truck certainly knows there is a load on that hitch. I bet a Tundra will basically tow the TrailManor thinking nothing is hitched to it. So the mileage may not change much. I have no regrets with the Taco. It fits in the garage in winter, it provides a nice ride for the 350 days I'm not towing something, it works well when I do tow and I'll be happy when it comes time to trade it in. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011, Model 2720SD, 13.5k btu Dometic Low Profile Penguin II with a user installed Easy-Start modification, "Jack" TV Antenna, 15" Goodyear Marathon 225/75R15D Tires on Alloy Wheels, Swing Hitch, Electric Tongue Jack, Front Window (now an option). Powered with a Honda 2000i or 3000 handi (depending on the weather) generator when dry camping. Powered with two 6V Trojan T145 batteries when I need to run silent and deep. TV = 2016 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab w/ WDH. Home Port: Western New York.