Towing

[TacoGal]

Can someone tell me if it's ok to tow a 6x12 uhaul in "Drive" in my 2016 Tacoma TRD off-road 4x4

 

[whippersnapper02]

Your manual should have more info. The best practice is to use a lower gear so the transmission isn't hunting between gears. So if it's in and out of 6th then you should use sequential mode to limit the trans to 5th as your top gear.

 

[TacoRick]

Yes you can. Using ECT will make the haul smoother.

 

[whippersnapper02]

Yes you can. Using ECT will make the haul smoother.

Forgot about the button. The ECU on the 2nd gens senses when you need it instead of having a feel good button so it doesn't come to mind when talking about the 3rd gen auto.

 

[TacoGal]

Thanks y'all.. if the ECT will work I'd rather use that than have to worry about shifting.

 

[whippersnapper02]

I still suggest shifting into a lower gear. ECT can only do so much.

 

[bchurch]

Whippersnapper speaks the truth. Go manual side, put into 5th, ect on, and drive. Depending on terrain, you may find lower gear selection is needed, like 3rd or 4th up steep inclines/mountain highways. But for mostly flat terrain, 5th will likely be your happy place

 

[Tommyboy123]

Can you use ECT and cruise control while towing 18 ft Bass Cat

 

[OR17TRD]

Can you use ECT and cruise control while towing 18 ft Bass Cat

You can.
ECT just changes the shift points and CC just holds the speed. As long as the 18’ boat isn’t outside of the tow capacity of the Tacoma it’s ok. I wouldn’t use it when going up and down big hills or over mountains I’d want more control. Flat interstates sure.

 

[Tommyboy123]

You can.
ECT just changes the shift points and CC just holds the speed. As long as the 18’ boat isn’t outside of the tow capacity of the Tacoma it’s ok. I wouldn’t use it when going up and down big hills or over mountains I’d want more control. Flat interstates sure.

Thanks so much appreciate your input Cat weight around 3200 pds.

 

[OR17TRD]

Thanks so much appreciate your input Cat weight around 3200 pds.

You’re good