Weight Distribution and Towing Capacity of 2013 Toyota Tacoma GRN245L-CRADKA With Tow Package

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I just bought a 2013 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with the towing package. In an earlier post, I saw that the difference between GRN25OL-PRADKA and GRN245L-PRADKA models was 6500 lbs and 11,000+ lbs, respectively. My model is 245L-CRADKA. I cant seem to find any specific information about my towing capacity. We want to buy a camper, which is why this is important. FWIW, the previous owner put bilstein shocks and old man springs on it to level it. Also, I think I will need anti sway bars, any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

asked by: Jason L

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According to the owner's manual I looked up on the Toyota website, your 2013 Toyota Tacoma model GRN245L-CRADKA with the tow package has a 6,500 lb towing capacity, though I strongly recommend verifying this with Toyota or in your copy of the manual.

Weight distribution with anti-sway is strongly recommended, and will depend on the capacity of your trailer. In order to choose the best weight distribution system you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your Tundra.

The tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's GVWR but you'll want to verify it by using a scale such as the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044.

If you plan on towing up to or near your capacity though I highly recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800.

This is for total tongue weights between 400 lbs and 800 lbs which you are very likely to be in the midst of. This is a fantastic system because it offers you high levels of sway control at a much better price than other brands. What the Fastway system does is give you a great value. It comes with everything you need but the hitch ball, which will depend on your trailer's coupler and be either 2" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6080 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6100.

I have added a link to a help article on weight distribution as well as a video review for you to check out of the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I can help you out, no problem. What you are going to want to look at is the towing capacities of the truck. You need to know the gross combined weight rating. This is the most the vehicle, including cargo and occupants, plus the trailer can weigh.…

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The Electric Jack w/ Footplate and 7-Way Plug #EJ-3527-BBX uses a 7-way RV-style plug. I have included a diagram that shows the pin-out for RV style 7-way plugs. This will show you what each pin does. I have also listed the functions below and linked…

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Answer 3

Hey Dennis, we have a replacement 7-way plug with the part #A7WCB which would work great to replace your damaged one. I attached a diagram for 7-ways for you to check out as well.

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Answer 4

Accuracy is the most important thing when it comes to tongue weight scales in my opinion and convenience is a plus. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 is both. I have gotten my hands on this product and used it. One of my favorite things about…

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Absolutely our Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will work perfectly with your travel trailer! Our scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which you may think that a 5,000 lb trailer would be too much for our scale, but it's actually an ideal size trailer. What…

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Hey Tom, you are on the right track. I checked out your 2023 Jayco Jay Flight 284 BHS and it does have an underslung coupler so the correct B and W Continuum weight distribution would be the part #BW88FR. An underslung coupler is basically one that…

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Thanks for the pictures! No, I am sorry Richard you can not. The B&W Continuum item #BW78FR only works with frames that are 5" and 6" tall. Instead, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control…

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Answer 9

You're welcome Chris! Sounds like you've more then got the hitch covered. I can not think of a better option then the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch item #TL74FR. You will be able to pull anything and everything with this hitch and…

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Answer 10

This is a really good question. I sent it to our engineer and he told me that the gauge has a 3%,2%,3% margin of error. This means that in the first third of its range, it is +/- 3% of the actual tongue weight, the middle of its range it is +/- 2%,…

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