M1SF1T
Active Member
Just remember those numbers are best case scenario for a non-spec'd truck and typically not what you actually get. Look at the door sticker when you're shopping for the real payload numbers. Probably less than 1000# for most Tacoma's on the lot. Tundra payload is getting about 1300#.Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the info regarding your experience with the Tacoma, I've been studying the trailering situation and am almost ready to post some questions regarding this topic. (I'll post under a different thread.)
Are you are suggesting that a Toyota Tacoma 4X4 V6 would not perform well towing the Stabi 2050?
Stabicraft lists the tow weight of approx. 1,500KGs (3,300lb)? what that includes I do not know for sure.
BTW what Tacoma did you have, as there are many different options and trims available?
I found the following info on the web, showing current models, the towing capacities from a low of 3,500lbs to about 6,800lbs
- Tacoma SR5 4×2 Access Cab, 4-Cylinder: 3,500 lbs towing; 1,685 lbs payload
- Tacoma TRD Sport 4×4 Double Cab, V6: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,155 lbs payload
Another option is the Toyota Tundra which has about 11,000lb tow capacity and that would definitely be adequate.
My preference would be that the tow vehicle would be my daily driver as I'd prefer not insuring and parking/storing a truck I might use 8-10 times a year and I already have too many vehicles at my property.
David.
GVWR (payload), not rated towing, will probably be your limiting factor. Most people are towing overloaded, even on half tons.
So I am suggesting any Tacoma is not a good tow vehicle for that size boat. In town to the boat ramp, sure, but I wouldn't be comfortable to do much more with it.
Dry hull weight on your Stabicraft is listed about 2100#, doesn't include your options or electronics, an outboard another 500#, kicker 150#, 200 liters fuel 400#, tandem axle trailer 1000#. How quickly we got well over 4000# and we haven't added the anchor and chain, or the rest of the boat gear we all cart around or fishing gear or downriggers and balls or even a beer cooler yet... Suddenly you've got 5000# back there.
15% tongue weight leaves you with only a driver being able to fit in your Tacoma and stay under GVWR. With the Tundra you could fit the wife and kids too.
Whatever you choose, it's worth driving over a scale with everything onboard so at least you know exactly where you're at with regards to your vehicle's capabilities.
Anyway, I'll be following your thread. I'm boat shopping next year and the Stabi has come up as a possible contender. Looks like a great machine!