Towing with a BMW X5 vs Tacoma...

[Tigerstripe40]

So, I have seen a thread where a guy is towing an FJ Cruiser with a BMW X5.
Quick googling reveals that the X5 has a tow rating of 6,000 lbs.
My Tacoma (quad cab long bed) has a tow rating of 6200 lbs.

Why couldn't I tow a topless FJ40 on a flatbed with my Tacoma?

 

[cjmoon]

The longer wheel base will help. get a brake controller and trailer that has brakes. so yes ratings say yes, many will say no, use common sense slow down. I've tow'd more with less but would rather not. once you've towed with a good 3/4 ton or larger you will never feel safe in anything smaller with that kind of weight regardless of ratings.

 

[Tigerstripe40]

get a brake controller and trailer that has brakes. so yes ratings say yes, many will say no, use common sense slow down.

I've got a brake controller and the plan is to get a trailer with brakes. I was also thinking about swapping the brakes on the Tacoma to the Tundra brakes for better braking.

I do have access to a SRW Ford F350, however, that gets used frequently to haul horses. Though for my uses (towing 2-3 times a year) I could use it. I don't tow frequently enough to justify purchasing a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup. Though I have thought about trading the Tacoma for a Tundra.

 

[Steve D]

I used to tow with an X5 and it was comfortable up to about 4,000 lbs. The short rear-axle-to-hitch-ball distance really seemed to help keep things stable. Anything close to the max rating on any combo I have towed is white knuckling except for the 3500 diesel duallie I had. If you have a one ton pickup at your disposal, towing with a Taco will be your last best option even with upgraded brakes.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Why couldn't I tow a topless FJ40 on a flatbed with my Tacoma?

'Cause this. VVVVVV

Anything close to the max rating on any combo I have towed is white knuckling except for the 3500 diesel duallie I had. If you have a one ton pickup at your disposal, towing with a Taco will be your last best option even with upgraded brakes.

Here's what google tells me about the towing capacity of a Tacoma:

2017 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4WD Double Cab/Towing capacity

3,500 lbs

 

[Tigerstripe40]

'Cause this. VVVVVV

Here's what google tells me about the towing capacity of a Tacoma:

2017 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4WD Double Cab/Towing capacity

3,500 lbs

I think the google machine there is showing you the numbers for the 4 cylinder truck.

Mine is a 2008, with a V6 and automatic.
My owners manual shows 6500 lbs.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Just remember that is max, when fully unloaded and maybe no gas, in effect a marketing number.

I'm not saying it won't work, just that it won't be comfortable coming down a mountain pass in a light rain. It will be sketchy as ****.

I have a crew-cab dually. I'm sure it's 10000 lbs towing capacity. I am still often white-knuckle when towing.

 

[ntsqd]

It isn't your own self that you have to plan for. It's the 'tard who doesn't understand "braking distance" and decides that he/she absolutely HAS to be in your lane right as traffic is coming to a halt. BT, DT.

What will the 40 on the trailer weigh as an assembly? Guessing 1500 lbs for the trailer. I remember being shocked at the net weight of my '84 Xcab 4x4, was a good 1000 lbs heavier than I had guessed.

 

[Tigerstripe40]

It isn't your own self that you have to plan for. It's the 'tard who doesn't understand "braking distance" and decides that he/she absolutely HAS to be in your lane right as traffic is coming to a halt. BT, DT.

What will the 40 on the trailer weigh as an assembly? Guessing 1500 lbs for the trailer. I remember being shocked at the net weight of my '84 Xcab 4x4, was a good 1000 lbs heavier than I had guessed.

I'm figuring that it's going to be right about 6200-6500lbs.

 

[ntsqd]

Borrow the F-350 for any distance.