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1/31/2019 4:36pm
1/31/2019 4:36pm
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3/10/2019 9:28am
Oldest son asked about a 6x12 trailer whether a dual axle setup with trailer brakes would be better/more desirable that a single axle without trailer brakes. Will be towed behind a long bed crew cab Tacoma, V6, auto,2wd. Obviously a 6x12 will have weight limits so we'll figure up the approximate load out. Who runs one this size and what are you pulling with? Pros/cons?
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/55018303
Are you looking to pimp it out inside or just to haul bikes around?
Pro’s
- Easy to park, manuever hooked up or un-hooked
- Perfect for 2-bikes, 3 is tight for my config which has a bench.
Con’s
- None for me
The Shop
then get a 14 foot
I broke a shackle on my 7x14 today. Caused a blowout in the middle of a construction zone with heavy traffic. Lose 25% of your wheels, sketchy situation. Bump that number to 50% and things get a lot harrier.
I'm actually in the market for another small trailer for my trim crew. I'm willing to special order a tandem axle 6x12 at a premium price, rather than by any one of the dozens of used single axle versions listed on craigslist.
Brakes are always better. Especially with a smaller truck.
Pit Row
I have a 6x12 single axle that I pull two (sometimes three) bikes every weekend and at least two 1400 mile trips a year. I bought it so that I could do overnighters and not worry about my bike and gear but now I am completely spoiled and rarely load the bike in the truck even for short hauls.
__KT__
I tow with an 87 rv
I think a V6 Tacoma would do fine. Maybe ask a Toyota dealer just to be sure.
I owned my used 6x12 single axle for ten years plus. I pulled it with no issues with a RAV4, 4x4 Tocoma, GMC Yukon and now with my RAM 1500. I was most attentive pulling with the RAV4, with the other vehicles it is almost like it is not even back there. I have found it to be a very useful size for bikes and anything you want to stuff in it.
Only one issue in the last ten years, my fault, I left the tires on one year too many.
If I was to buy another trailer though, I would go for a 14 or 16 foot daul axle with brakes for the extra room and the extra 2 tires for safety.
Your son’s truck will be find towing the 6x12 as I always towed in two wheel drive.
Also, do not park under trees in the NE ?
Richard
I'd go tandem just to help the trucks suspension. And trailer brakes no question.
The Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 4x2 with manual transmission (base model) has a payload capacity of 1,350 pounds. Capacity, however, can reach a maximum of 1,495 pounds with the Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner's automatic transmission.
Every 2007 Tacoma has a standard maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. With a V6 engine and Toyota's Towing Package, however, this figure can increase to 6,500 pounds.
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