Utility trailer size question

Hey all,

I've been lurking on TW forums for almost two years and finally decided it was time to sign up. I currently own a 2012 DCLB TRD Sport 4x4 and am looking at utility trailers for towing a motorcycle and doing some work around the house.

Originally was looking at a 6x10 trailer with 15" wheels and a 3500lb axle, but came across a place not too far from me that is selling new 6x12 trailers for only $10 more than they are selling the 6x10s.

Does anyone know or feel that a 6x12 single axle trailer is too long or big for the Taco?

Thanks in advance,

Drew

 

Should be just fine.


I'm sure they will let you take a trailer for a spin if you asked.

 

The longer the trailer the better, but the trailer would be the perfect size for the Tacoma.

 

Its weight not length. Keep within your GCVW and it will be fine. A lot of utility trailers don't have brakes so if you're hauling a motorcycle, and maybe gear and tools, make sure you have a trailer with brakes. Hauling is only 1/2 the story, the other 1/2 is stopping.

 

appreciate all the info, was hoping to hear the 6x12 would work as it never hurts to have a little extra space.

I've towed a 6x10 with this truck before and it did a great job

 

id prefer a tandem axle at that size with brakes.

Regardless of trailer setup, get one with brakes. Seriously i wont run even a small trailer without brakes.

 

my trailer is a 6x12 and the taco pulls it just fine. You have to pay attention cuz the wheels stick out pretty far past the truck on each side lol.

If I could get away w a 5x10 I woulda but the side by side won't fit in a 5' wide trailer.....

 

Thanks truchador...I towed a 6x10 last year (a friends trailer) and it definitely is wider than the truck, but not too bad.

 

Have a 5x10 single axle, no brakes, works fine for 4-wheeler, yard stuff, camping. Has a long tongue, makes it easier to back up without trailer "darting" too quickly. Weighs about 500# empty, took it to Colorado with 4-wheeler, absolute no problem with braking on previous truck, 4cyl Mazda. Unless you really, really need 12 foot, I would suggest a 10 foot single axle.

Agree with previous poster, do a test pull if you can, especially on backing up. Single axle is easier to backup.

 

I pull a 6x10 everyday. On 35s. No problem. Sometimes 100+ miles a day. Stopping for me is fine but I have upgraded brakes too.

 

now I'm considering the 10 foot again, damn...what I do know is that the 6x10 I used last year to pull my bike for about 850 miles was absolutely awesome. The truck had zero issues pulling or braking and the trailer was rock solid.

 

Only you know your needs. My 6x10 carries everything I really need. Couple 4wheeers. Or yard stuff. Throw some sides on it and i load 3 cubic yards of mulch in it no problem.

 

I don't "need" it, but figured for $10 extra it might be worth getting the extra 2 feet. From what I can tell, the Taco will pull it just fine.

 

I own an aluminum 6x6.5x12 V-nose with single 3500lbs axle. Great trailer but creates a lot of drag. I wish I had gone to a tandem axle (two axle setup). Don't like the way the trailer can hop over bumps.

 

Actually two axles are more forgiving when backing up, single axle is fine just not as easy. Also two axles are better if you have a tire blow too. Then you can get it safely to the side of the road.

 

Towed 6x12 uhaul from Phila to No. Va, and another time about a 50 mile trip full. Recommend the 2 axle. Much more stable and less load on the hitch; but if u have to do alot of tolls, they charge by the axle.

 

It will pull it with ease. I pull a 5x10 enclosed trailer regularly with my 2.7 and it handles it good. Your v6 will have no problem. Personally I prefer single axles trailers. But that's just me, double axles more forgiving on the road.

 

are the two trailers the same mfr, same quality? One thing more important or just as important than size is construction. Ive seen too many cheap steel mesh trailers bend and rust.

I ended getting a 5x8 karavan with thick steel tubes and 12" planks. Much better than the carry ons i saw at lowes and tsc. Long story short, all things being equal take the longer one.

 

I pull a 6 x 12 open trailer with my zero turn mower and all my landscape stuff with my 2.7 reg cab prerunner....it does just fine

 

Not sure if it was mentioned but If you are towing your bike I would look into a setup with its own brake system.