Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Camper information

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on truck-camper loading. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

Center of gravity location

The figures given in the illustration indicate the recommended center of gravity zone.

1. Recommended location for cargo center of gravity for cargo weight rating

2. Rear end of truck bed

*:Truck-campers cannot be used with the X-Runner since it is not designed for them.

CAUTION

■Loading precau

If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far forward, the front axle may be overloaded.

Cargo weight rating and proper matching

When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper.

The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s center of gravity should fall within the truck’s recommended center of gravity zone when installed.

1. Camper center of gravity

2. Recommended center of gravity location zone

■ Cargo weight rating

Regular Cab models

3 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD: 700 lb. (317 kg)

2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 1000 lb. (453 kg)

3 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 850 lb. (385 kg)

Access Cab models

2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 750 lb. (340 kg)

4 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 450 lb. (204 kg)

2 people, 2TR-FE engine, PreRunner: 1000 lb. (453 kg)

4 people, 2TR-FE engine, PreRunner: 700 lb. (317 kg)

2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 950 lb. (430 kg)

4 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 650 lb. (294 kg)

2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 900 lb. (408 kg)

4 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 600 lb. (272 kg)

2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 840 lb. (381 kg)

4 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 540 lb. (244 kg)

Double Cab models with short deck

2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 650 lb. (294 kg)

5 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 200 lb. (90 kg)

2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 850 lb. (385 kg)

5 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 400 lb. (181 kg)

2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 740 lb. (335 kg)

5 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 290 lb. (131 kg)

Double Cab models with long deck

2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 850 lb. (385 kg)

5 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 400 lb. (181 kg)

2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 740 lb. (335 kg)

5 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 290 lb. (131 kg)

CAUTION

■Overloading

Be careful — overloading can cause dangerous braking and handling problems, and can damage your vehicle and its tires.

Gross axle and vehicle weight ratings

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label which is located on the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. (→P. 531) If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

Gross axle weight rating

1. Front GAWR

2. Rear GAWR

Gross vehicle weight rating

1.Not exceed GVWR

■ GAWR

■ GVWR

2WD models except PreRunner

PreRunner

4WD models