2012 Toyota Tacoma Base Towing RV
This build shows the 2012 Toyota Tacoma Base (3,500 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 150 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
SUV
2012 Toyota
Tacoma Base
2.7L I4 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
526 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
2,974 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 526 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
334 lbs
100% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
150 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,435 lbs
Using: 397 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
230 lbs
2 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
167 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 117 lbs
In Trailer: 150 lbs
Fresh Water
100% (334 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
117 lbs
Ice ×3
60 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
Estimated Fuel Economy
19
Solo MPG
18.8
Towing MPG
-1%
$18.62
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Max Towing
3,500 lbs
80% Guideline
2,800 lbs
Payload
1,435 lbs
MPG
19 combined
Engine
2.7L I4
RV Specs
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