If you want a Tacoma, I'd sugest finding one with a V6. The small four cyliners while good on gas, never have enough power to tow much.
You would be better off getting a full size pickup, but if you want to stay with the smaller ones be prepared to take things slow. I've pulled trailers with Rangers and S-10s before. Hills will slow you down, even if you down shift with a four cylinder. Breaking and going around corners you will notice that the trailer tends the push the truck along.
I have a '98 Dodge Ram 2500xlt Quad cab 4x4 turbo diesel now, its a big improvement over a small pickup when towing.
If you know someone with a horse trailer, put some wieght in it and try towing it with the Tacoma, then try it with a full size pickup.
There is nothing wrong with using the Tacoma, just don't expect much from it when towing.
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You would be better off getting a full size pickup, but if you want to stay with the smaller ones be prepared to take things slow. I've pulled trailers with Rangers and S-10s before. Hills will slow you down, even if you down shift with a four cylinder. Breaking and going around corners you will notice that the trailer tends the push the truck along.
I have a '98 Dodge Ram 2500xlt Quad cab 4x4 turbo diesel now, its a big improvement over a small pickup when towing.
If you know someone with a horse trailer, put some wieght in it and try towing it with the Tacoma, then try it with a full size pickup.
There is nothing wrong with using the Tacoma, just don't expect much from it when towing.