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Originally Posted by bowyer2002
Find a double cab Tacoma. I have one and it fits our 2 kids fine (5 & 7 with seats) - the '05 & newer are a little larger too! Plus, they have a bigger engine.
If you're not a contractor, get a trailer for materials since the bed is short at about 5'-1", tailgate up.
I use my Taco for DD and sometimes hauling the trailer if i need a lot of supplies (it will pull a ton of wood pellets pretty easily - the trailer doesn't like it though!)
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x2, MoCo...
Get a 2005+ DC Tacoma. They are almost the same size as both the T-100 and early model Tundras. Any Tacoma will get way better fuel mileage. I've owned the T-100 and the XCAB Tundra, both V8 4WD's. They were great trucks each in their own rights. The Tundra was a much better tow rig. Don't know about the V-6 models, but both of the V8's "were" gas hogs (around 12-14 mpg each). The lack of (4) "real" doors on each makes the Tacoma DC a better choice now that you have a kid (ask me how i know...) The rear half-doors on my 2000 Tundra became quite a hassle when my daughter came into the picture.
I do all the same stuff with my '08 Tacoma DC 4WD. It's my DD, tow rig, camp rig, has several mods incl a RTT,awning etc.. It has plenty of power and gets 19-21 mpg on a regular basis. I have the SB model w/rear locker. You might consider the LB model for your hauling needs if you decide to go with a Taco. Good luck!