Recommended Hitch and Weight Distribution System for 2014 Toyota Tacoma Towing Camper
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Will a 103.00 trailer hitch hook to frame and be good enough for 15ft camper trailer
asked by: Delmàr B
Expert Reply:
A trailer hitch like the etrailer # e98850 is a Class III hitch (hitches are given a class based on their weight capacity and receiver size) and will attach to the frame of your 2014 Toyota Tacoma, so it will provide a secure connection to your vehicle to tow a trailer. It looks like the towing capacity on your vehicle is between 3300-lbs and 3500-lbs, so you'll want to make sure you don't exceed the towing capacity of your truck with the camper's weight.
The price of the hitch isn't as much of a concern as the capacity and class rating of the hitch, since all trailer hitches connect to the frame of your vehicle-which is where their true strength comes from. If you notice that your trailer is causing a bit of sag on the rear end of your Tacoma, you'll want to consider adding a weight distribution hitch like the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution Hitch # C17330. Using a weight distribution hitch will help distribute the weight of your trailer more evenly across the axles of your truck, which will ultimately help with the handling on the truck and trailer when towing.
I've linked an installation video of a similar hitch (the process will be the same) on your truck in case you're going to be installing this yourself.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Flint Hill Goods Adj Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/8" Rise - 5K
- Video: DIY Install: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma
- Search Results: adjustable hitch
- Search Results: ball mount
- Search Results: adjustable ball mount
- Shop: 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench - 0-150 ft/lbs
- Search Results: e98850
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2015 Toyota Tacoma
- Q&A: Recommended Towing Package For A 2012 Toyota Tacoma
- Q&A: What Size Tap to Clean Out Threads for etrailer Hitch that Fits 2006 Toyota Tacoma
- Q&A: Trailer Lights Wont Work with Headlights On
- Q&A: 4-way Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Video: How to Install: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma
- Shop: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: Finding the Right Trailer Wiring Harness
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Review C56040
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer hitch ball mount
on Weight Distribution Hitch
