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Old 09-16-2018, 11:27 AM   #34
Marklee
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Join Date: Aug 2018
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Smile Newbie, towing with Tacoma

We just bought our new/used TM in Colorado and drove it home to Nevada, 1,000 miles. We got low 20's mileage on the way to Colorado, but only around 14mpg on the way back.

We were driving 60-65 with the trailer, often 80 mph without it. We do have 4X4, which doesn't help the mileage, and the factory tow package.

I agree with a much earlier post- the factory tow package is essention on these smaller vehicles. We have a 6400 maximum tow capacity and bought the 2419 TM from 2013 at 2300 dry weight. We never had any issues on hill climbing (even the 9,600ft pass) or on the highway.

I would MUCH rather have excess tow capacity to limit strain on the vehicle and to know we have the ability to handle emergencies.
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Diana & Doug
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2417 Std, 2013 purchased in 2018
Tacoma 4 X 4
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