Towing limits (yeah, I read the sticky)
05-11-2013 | 08:51 AM
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05-11-2013 | 01:27 PM
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Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of hate for my "Jap truck"... For what the truck is made for, it absolutely excels in every way. As I already said, I've decided not to try using my truck, mostly because I *LIKE* it and wouldn't want to risk damage.
On the comment about the beam being too big (since this would apply regardless of the truck used), the distance traveled on the highway comes to a whopping 600ft, I think I would get away with it.
On the comment about the beam being too big (since this would apply regardless of the truck used), the distance traveled on the highway comes to a whopping 600ft, I think I would get away with it.
05-11-2013 | 01:35 PM
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Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of hate for my "Jap truck"... For what the truck is made for, it absolutely excels in every way. As I already said, I've decided not to try using my truck, mostly because I *LIKE* it and wouldn't want to risk damage.
On the comment about the beam being too big (since this would apply regardless of the truck used), the distance traveled on the highway comes to a whopping 600ft, I think I would get away with it.
On the comment about the beam being too big (since this would apply regardless of the truck used), the distance traveled on the highway comes to a whopping 600ft, I think I would get away with it.
The thing about common sense...is its not real common...
05-11-2013 | 02:55 PM
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Loking back at your first post you originally said that the distance is 4 miles and top speeds of 35mph. Pretty sure width restrictions apply to all roads. I am glad you decided not to take the RISK, the rest of us appreciate your decision however I would feel more comfortable if you had decided not to use it because of safety concerns of other drivers instead of corcerns about damages to your JAP truck. Either way it's a good decision.
05-13-2013 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fireboatpilot
Loking back at your first post you originally said that the distance is 4 miles and top speeds of 35mph. Pretty sure width restrictions apply to all roads. I am glad you decided not to take the RISK, the rest of us appreciate your decision however I would feel more comfortable if you had decided not to use it because of safety concerns of other drivers instead of corcerns about damages to your JAP truck. Either way it's a good decision.
I like TACOS, they serve there purpose...towing large weight is not one of them. What did you expect the outcome to be? A few of us on the board have CDL's and have been around the block for a while...You don't like our response then do what you want.
The thing about common sense...is its not real common...
The thing about common sense...is its not real common...
Then you go on to reply to my post where I said "For what the truck is made for, it absolutely excels in every way" with "I like TACOS, they serve there purpose"?! So what you did was pull out a thesaurus and reword my sentence? Gee, thanks! I'm sure you'll somehow see this as arguing and restate your opinion again... Are you even still reading? You seem like the kind of person that reads four words of a post before responding....
Honestly, I'm done here with this sub forum, thankfully I've decided to just leave my boat in the water so I won't have to come ask anything else in here.
05-13-2013 | 07:58 AM
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Would I move that boat in traffic with that truck? NO,
would i move it far with that truck? NO.
Would i move it 2-4 miles, at 35mph, with no traffic and my hazzards? maybe.
Thats coming from someone with the same boat. My parents have a 330 Formula. and I have my baja 342. both fully loaded. and there is a BIG difference in weight when moving them around.. and I am using a gmc 2500 Desiel. and pull a 342 EVERYWHERE.
EDIT EDIT EDIT.... i read tundra, not tacoma. HELL NO that **** pushing past the limits of the big version the little toyota is going to HATE LIFE... let alone no control.
would i move it far with that truck? NO.
Would i move it 2-4 miles, at 35mph, with no traffic and my hazzards? maybe.
Thats coming from someone with the same boat. My parents have a 330 Formula. and I have my baja 342. both fully loaded. and there is a BIG difference in weight when moving them around.. and I am using a gmc 2500 Desiel. and pull a 342 EVERYWHERE.
EDIT EDIT EDIT.... i read tundra, not tacoma. HELL NO that **** pushing past the limits of the big version the little toyota is going to HATE LIFE... let alone no control.
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05-13-2013 | 08:56 AM
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On a serious note, theres no way I would tow that boat anywhere but around the farm with a Tacoma. All these new 1/2 ton and smaller trucks have INFLATED tow ratings to begin with,I would like to see the Tacoma yanking my 272 Baja and trailer in TRAFFIC ,pulling grades,, going down mountains etc, it weighs about what the Tacoma rating is, my 95 chevy dually one ton was rated to tow 3500 lbs LESS than a ford 1/2 ton ecoboost or a chevy 1/2 ton to put it in perspective, gimme a break, Smitty
05-13-2013 | 09:00 AM
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I have an eco boost and tow 10 grand without a hitch, truck is impressive to say the least. I would bet if you look it up the ecoboost probably acutally weighs more and in reality is bigger truck and probably has the same if not more power than the engine in that dually.
