What you need to know before you tow! - 2024 Toyota Tacoma

[@avxrevo]

I think the best commentary on the 4th gen Tacoma is from previous 3rd gen owners

[@mattheinbaugh46]

“You’re not gonna be able to tow anything with that little 4cyl, what a joke of a truck” Great video! I can’t wait to tow with mine.

[@aknadiri2520]

enjoy spending 10k more on turbo worn out engine

[@theoldculture216]

I love when you haters show up 😂

[@Daniel-tl2ln]

​@@aknadiri2520 can you send some links with articles or videos people fixing/replacing their 4cyl turbos?

[@miketrank]

Wish I saw this before I towed last spring. Your explanations of the cluster setup and brake controller were very informative. I have a '24 TRD Sport and really liking it. My MPG around town with typical city driving has been averaging 14-15 MPG.

[@MuscleAmerican]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidchenette1091]

Yes my 2024 tacoma TRD off-road tows so much better then my 3rd generation tacoma the V-6 3.5 was always running at very high rpms when towing my 2024 tacoma is smooth towing and low rpms and no gear shifting up and down trying to find the right gear like my 2018 tacoma

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@davidchenette1091 yep it’s a better experience!

[@rstumbaugh43]

Did you get the OTT tune? If you did, you would never have posted this. It’s a shame that we have to get a tune to make the truck perform like it should have from the factory, but…once you get it, it changes EVERYTHING in the gen 3

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@rstumbaugh43 of course I got the OTT tune. Yes it makes a huge difference for the 3rd Gen but it doesn’t give you more gears and lot more low end torque like the 4th Gen.

[@brianm7120]

Wasn't the Tow Haul mode supposed to keep the RPM higher?

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@brianm7120 yes it does. Around 2,500 to 3,000 RPM. Normally it’s around 2k RMP. The 3rd Gen while towing was around 4-5k RMP to make peak power.

[@ryandee234]

Super useful video! Thanks for your work on this!

[@driftx2]

Took mine camping today in 10,000 ft elevation. Runs like a champ 6 gear up a hill around 2000 RPM with plenty of power. I was passing other V6 Toyota's with no problem.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@driftx2 yes! Towing is way more enjoyable

[@chadlamb310]

Your video saved my bacon. Renting a travel trailer tomorrow and your video showing the pin size was a lifesaver. I went and bought the right size pin today so I wouldn't have issues with the hitch when I pick up the trailer tomorrow

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@chadlamb310 nice! I found out the hard way 😂

[@noxnyc23]

Can’t say enough about the 4th gen. Regardless what model you get it just kicks ass.

[@mikejohnson9586]

I'm glad I purchased a new 2023 V6 3.5 Tacoma TRD instead of the 2024 model. It pulls my travel trailer very well.

[@MuscleAmerican]

I hear ya. The older trucks are still great!

[@Annon89]

Nah the 3rd gen’s are so underpowered and the transmission can’t get itself together. 4th gen can tow a mountain and get 20mpg😮

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@Annon89 yep I like my 4th gen more

[@weighsafe]

It is so awesome seeing you put the True Tow Middleweight to work 💪 Glad to hear how you're loving the new Tacoma, especially for towing!

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Awesome looking setup. Definitely buying one from your company when I get my 2025 Tacoma.

[@dirtypixeladv]

As someone who doesn't tow often and prefers visual guides, this was very helpful! (even though I went from a 2016 TRD OR AC to a 2024 SR5 LB.

[@MuscleAmerican]

Glad you liked the video. How’s the SR5 treating you?

[@dirtypixeladv]

@@MuscleAmerican Not bad! The power gain over my 2016 Taco is respectable. I never used any of the fancy off-road modes in my older TRD despite living in Idaho backcountry for a year, so I went 4x4 SR5 this time. The only features I dislike are the tiny instrument panel (one gauge; basically cut yours in half), lack of ability to upgrade the camera system (rear cam only), and the tiny bikini-like mudflaps that probably do nothing.

[@jakejoebob]

Awesome vid, you answered some burning questions ive had! This is the exact truck I'm looking at getting soon, I'm currently in a V8 4runner and was hoping that there is indeed a "replacement for displacment" :)

[@tbok75]

I'm still enjoying my 06 but was totally curious about towing behaviors with the 4th gen. I'm not in the camp that a turbo 4 is useless, i welcome change and advances in technology. Just can't afford it. Lol having said that, i know i wouldn't use backup assist but it's a nice addition to those who don't tow often. Being a truck driver 20y I'm pretty seasoned at backing s trailer. I have s similar sized 21 coachmen clipper 17fq camper i tow. This was a great video. Thanx much

[@kevinbradley8613]

Awesome video man! Very well presented and informative. It’s a bit tiring sifting through all the garbage being that’s out there concerning these trucks (mostly from people who have zero clue what they’re talking about). Videos like yours which are actually useful are like diamonds in the rough 😂.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@kevinbradley8613 🙏 So much clickbait out there trying to bash on these trucks for clicks. I’m not interested in doing that!

[@emeritocabreros3812]

Good to know, I will be towing my enclosed landscape trailer.

[@VickerNieto94]

Hey Dude, thanks a bunch for the videos! They were exactly what I was searching for. I’m also considering buying the same trailer. It’s my first time camping in a trailer, and you’ve provided me with all the necessary information. I really appreciate it, and I hope you continue to help us with your helpful content. May God bless you!😇💯

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@VickerNieto94 I’m glad it helped you out!

[@mrluis9456]

Better the the V6 lol 😂be careful pissed fan boys coming. Good video 👍🏾 I own a blue crush 24 Taco 🌮 love it❤️

[@Adrian-jh5cr]

I have a 24 Tundra TrdPro and never knew it did this as well! I guess I better look at all those buttons!

[@bryansmith2349]

Great and informative video, well done and thanks for sharing.

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

WD hitches don't just redistribute the weight on the front axle. They put immense torque on your trailer too. When they are linked, the entire system (truck and trailer) experiences all the torque equally. That A frame on your trailer is a common failure point with WD hitches. So when you use the WD hitch, just be mindful that you are lifting up on your trailer as much as you are lifting the rear of the truck.

[@jmpattillo]

The owners manual says to use the manual trailer brake control slider to set the gain. You are supposed to squeeze it and set the gain to just below what would cause the trailer wheels to lock up when you’re moving forward at a reasonable speed. It seems a little confusing because I sure would not want to test it to the point with a trailers wheels locked up.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@jmpattillo yeah that’s a little unnecessary. I watched Toyotas video on it.

[@beacatron3559]

Another great video!

[@9002-bv9xz]

I have a 2008 Tundra Limited CM 5.7L. It’s been an awesome vehicle, best I’ve ever owned. In 2017 I ordered a new Tacoma…but ended up cancelling it because the 3rd gen just didn’t feel right…I couldn’t get onboard with it for many reasons. So I waited! FFWD 5 years!!…2022 Tundra comes out. Again…it just didn’t feel right…something was off and I couldn’t make the switch. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise! So another 2 years goes by…new Tundra still having issues…I said screw it all and ordered a 2025 Tacoma! I feel good about it. But at the end of the day…my 2008 Tundra has soldiered on for me, without any issues, for 16!!!! years!! I don’t think ANY of the new Toyota’s will do that.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@9002-bv9xz I think you’re going to really love the 2025 Tacoma! It’s an all around better truck than the 3rd Gen was. You might miss the sound of the V8 from your Tundra but other than that I think you’ll enjoy it. What trim did you reserve?

[@9002-bv9xz]

@ I got the TRD Sport Premium, 6ft bed, in WCP. Colors and configurations are sadly quite limited where I am. Basically got the very best I could in a 6ft without going to the TH

[@billbob9021]

Excellent, informative video! Thx! 👊🏻

[@visualdragon]

Great video. Thanks. I've got the same truck in white. Just need a trailer now. :)

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Interesting how the Bubbas don't understand how the T24 engjne has more power than the Lexus 4.6L NA V8 engine.... let alone the magic of turbos, torque and towing... enjoy your new Tacoma ❤

[@blakeberlin6295]

It's about more than power, regardless of HP or torque. A big question that can't yet be answered is the longer term reliability of an engine that is more regularly subjected to the stress of turbocharging. I'm sure this new Taco will tow better, for awhile, than my 3rd gen. Get back to me when you have 150,000 miles.

[@K9River]

My 24 Tacoma SR5, no tow package, came with a long hitch pin. It was in the glove box.

[@MuscleAmerican]

Lucky you! Mine definitely did not. Maybe it was your dealer?

[@K9River]

@@MuscleAmerican Maybe. They knew that I was going to do some towing

[@jameskocks4734]

i think if i bought one of these which is a possibility next year with the next year model i would get a transmission cooler just in case if i was towing.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@jameskocks4734 I believe it already has one. I was watching my temps the whole time and it was normal.

[@jonlop86]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@MuscleAmerican]

Glad you liked it!

[@toyotaofclermont]

Great video!!

[@MuscleAmerican]

Thanks!

[@adolforico2587]

Great video. I have same truck 💪🏼

[@fan_cool_007]

Watching this video, I think I might be able to tow my 20 ft ponton with my wife's 24 Tacoma. Its weight plus trailer is around 2,800 lbs. It would be a lot more comfortable ride vs. my 2000 F250. 😊

[@MuscleAmerican]

Oh yeah it would be perfect for it!

[@HiPlains1]

I used to own a Tioga 29 foot class C with a V10 that got the same MPG's as this lol. Toyota really needs to drop their D4D turbo diesel into this. Gas powered turbo motors have hit a wall. OEMS's only concern here is for emissions.

[@gaaarrryyy5]

Awesome video! I'd like to know more about how wind affects your towing with this camper and if you can see around it with your factory mirrors. Do you also feel pretty comfortable with the single axle camper? I know they can be more prone to sway than a tandem, but i imagine your hitch helps a lot with that

[@MuscleAmerican]

The hitch helps a ton, I felt no sway with this hitch. The mirrors need some help. I made it work but visibility is low.

[@giovannibeattie1988]

I wish it had like a 30 gallon honestly, just gas up and forget about it 😅

[@TimNewton-ts5cw]

Good luck

[@badriance8407]

Great video! With the new turbo does Toyota recommend regular or premium gas?

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@badriance8407glad you enjoyed the video! 87 or higher is what they say.

[@tonyl1483]

So far the reviews for the Gen 4 haven’t been too good, be careful out there!👍 20:39

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@tonyl1483 a lot of clickbait in my opinion

[@KDice32]

Nice vid, you mentioned temp monitoring. Does it show the transmission temp anywhere on the display?

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@KDice32 yes it does. When I talk about it in the video I shows it briefly. It’s the bottom right gauge.

[@drkvdreamer]

Loved the video… very informative. How does gas mileage from the gen 3 compare to the gen 4?

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@drkvdreamer Glad you liked it! I get 2-3 MPG better in the 4th Gen.

[@hcfairfield]

What was the MPG you were getting with your old Tacoma for the same trip you showed? Would be interested to see how much better it is.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@hcfairfield it’s about 2 better MPGs

[@hcfairfield]

@@MuscleAmerican That makes sense. Not sure it justifies the upgrade right now, but maybe in a few years,

[@tonyl1483]

Gen 3 does its best towing over 3K rpm’s ! 18:41

[@brianaustin1328]

Curious, have you tried towing without the WDH?

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@brianaustin1328 with this 4th gen I’ve towed it around maybe 20 miles with out the WDH. It squats about 1” more and there is noticeable sway in the trailer. I did tow a considerable amount with my 3rd Gen without the WDH and I can tell you it makes a difference. Is there something specific you’re looking to do?

[@brianaustin1328]

@@MuscleAmerican Nothing specific. Thanks the the response.

[@keithpassthewhiskey8323]

Tacoma is the truck I want but I am afraid I'd run out of payload with for people, gear, a travel trailer ready to camp at 4800. The Colorado has a 1500lbs payload. Don't like that truck as much though.

[@MuscleAmerican]

Yeah I was pretty maxed out on payload

[@JC-ez9yx]

Does the truck monitor the trailer lights ?

[@MuscleAmerican]

Not that I’m aware of. That would have been really nice because I was wondering if one went out.

[@JC-ez9yx]

@@MuscleAmerican Just found it. Pg 207 in the manual. You can do a light check on the trailer.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@JC-ez9yx dang that’s cool, wish I knew beforehand so I could have shown it in the video.

[@SwanBrewer-c6o]

2.4 turbo out tows weak v6 with ease that ain't no joke

[@tgkg]

V6 would be screaming at 4-5k rpm just to get up to speed on the highway.

[@steveraymond7277]

Was your trailer loaded with water and gas and gear?

[@MuscleAmerican]

Yes it was

[@steveraymond7277]

@ thank you, I was considering a full size truck but maybe not🙂

[@ddouglas1256]

My 2024 Tacoma tows better than any 1/2 ton I’ve owned even gas mileage is better

[@teddonley9594]

Well, it gets less MPG than my half ton towing and not towing. I thought it would be better.

[@coho-kn1pc]

Did you have to turn off the backup collision avoidance?

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@coho-kn1pc no I didn’t

[@coho-kn1pc]

@@MuscleAmerican Thats good to hear because there were some people reporting that they were unable to back up their trailers because they kept getting stopped by the safety feature even though their truck knew there was a trailer behind it. Hopefully they updated the software to prevent this. Thanks!

[@TheLastCommenter]

Can i do this with sr5?

[@MuscleAmerican]

Tow? Yeah you can. I think the sr5 has a lower tow rating so you want to check that.

[@haipham-fd8tk]

@@MuscleAmericanI think SR5 has higher tow rating because the truck itself weighs lighter.

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

Love the truck but fuel mileage is horrible for a 4 cylinder. I get better with my 6.2 V8.

[@Kevin-d3z]

Once you go turbo you never go back.

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@Kevin-d3z absolutely!

[@irmep1847]

the complete pachage will cost you an extra $4,500....after market about $500.00

[@MuscleAmerican]

What?

[@MisterTwister222]

apparently, towing burns the trans up. many such cases, sad! beta testers will always find the bugs

[@MuscleAmerican]

@@MisterTwister222 I was checking the trans temp and it didn’t go up at all. I haven’t seen one video of someone towing and having trans issues.

[@MisterTwister222]

@@MuscleAmerican youll have to google it, its a thing.

[@HarrisonBergeronIsHere]

Will you be as happy, and trust Toyota as much, when the transmission drops? A TSB has been issued for 2024 Tacoma transmissions. kzbin.infoxKhrOEIxwyQ?si=SIyWduAowGG_wLnm