How well would a Tacoma 6 cyl tow a utility trailer with two quads? Maybe 1,500 lbs? On a 3,000 mile road trip. Through the Rockies. Should I just be looking at a full sized 1/2 ton for that? Also, does a standard quad fit in the bed (not towing at the same time).
They tow very very well for their size. I believe in the 6500# range
Even though they're rated for it, you don't want to tow 6500# behind any mid size truck, even with weight distribution and a trailer brake controller it's going to be miserable.
I'm finding that out. They are priced similar to a domestic 1/2 ton, which may be the way I head anyway. The Taco bed sure looks small standing next to it. I was hoping to be able to haul a quad in the bed. I need to look up dimensions and such, but I'm not sure that's a go with the Taco like it is with a full sized truck.
The Tacoma will not fit a 4 ft wide sheet of plywood between the wheel wells
Not between the wheel wells but it'll fit between the bed sides. Not sure on the width of a 4 wheeler but it might fit, although you'd have to drive over/on top of the wheel wells.
