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I love that color!!
Thanks Guys! The trailer is around 3k as it sits, loaded it is under 5k I'm sure. I never did take it to the scales. When I towed it the first few thousand miles I didn't even use the Equalizer hitch but it did have the Timbrens. The picture in my avatar is with that set-up. You'll notice that it settled right down on the Timbrens, it towed fine though!
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Welcome to the forum. I also went with the S/C Taco. I wanted the 2014 but the dealership types couldn't find a valid P/N for the S/C and wouldn't guarantee they could get it for the 2104. This was in Dec, 2013. So I had to settle for a 2013 and add a bunch of options on the aftermarket. When did you buy your 2014?
I really wanted a small V8, but the Taco didn't offer it. Didn't want a larger truck so, because we'd be towing in the Colorado mountains, I went with the S/C. So far it seems to be OK, but I didn't expect the whine. I guess we'll get used to it. I use the E2 WDH, definitely a great improvement. My 21RBS loaded out has a tongue weight of 525#.
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Man, I am so freakin' jealous you guys are making the Tacoma work to tow. I bought my VRV specifically to tow with my 2013 Taco. Long story short, I sold my brand new Taco in favor of an F150. The F150 does tow better, but man do I miss my Taco. So wish I could have lived with mine, but I just wasn't comfortable towing with it.
[quote source="/post/2596/thread" timestamp="1407979315" author="@vrvinmo"]Man, I am so freakin' jealous you guys are making the Tacoma work to tow. I bought my VRV specifically to tow with my 2013 Taco. Long story short, I sold my brand new Taco in favor of an F150. The F150 does tow better, but man do I miss my Taco. So wish I could have lived with mine, but I just wasn't comfortable towing with it.[/quote]Should have just purchased a beautiful Ram 1500 and have had the best of all worlds! :D :D :D (only kidding)
I'm impressed the Tacoma seems this capable.
I would love a V8 in the Tacoma! I often wish I had just bought the Tundra. Imagine that with the S/C... The Double cab has plenty of room and fits easily where ever I might take it. I got my 14 in October and had the S/C added a few months later, I think I ordered it in Feb. It always takes awhile for TRD to get the programming done so they can release it. By the time I was ready to buy, they were good to go.
The Tacoma tows fine, even without the S/C, it just makes it a whole bunch better! The MPGs drop to about 10-12 but that's the only issue. My truck comes with a lifetime powertrain warranty so, any issues are covered as long as I stay in the mostly stock category. Win-Win as far as I'm concerned! I really want the URD stealth pulley but won't risk a warranty issue, so it's a no go...
Oh, and the whine, it can be a little obnoxious, just add an exhaust to drone it out...LOL