2015 Toyota Tacoma V6 tow package 6500#.

I have a 2012 Taco, TRD, Off-Road and towing package, access cab...which I dearly love, and it’s OK for towing the T@B through the flats, but in our CO mountains she slows down a LOT going up the passes; mileage goes from about 20 to 14mpg.  Overall I’d say it does the job. 

2015 Tacoma 4x4, TRD, V6, crew cab and all is marvelous. I feel safe towing with her. I did have Firestone air bags installed on the rear end because of the softness of the rear end. It tows so much better and more level with the airbags. 

I tow 12,000+ per year, drive about 3,000 without towing. I haven’t been to the mountains yet in 3 Yrs of towing the T@B, but she will go there soon. The mileage will go down to 9 or 10 mpg driving into a 25 mph headwind, but has gotten 26 mpg with a 25 mph tailwind (no, that is not a misprint!). 13 to 14 mpg is normall for towing 60 to 65 mph. 55 or lower is the best gas mileage for towing, but the semi trucks frown on that on the interstates, so I save the lower speeds for 2 and 4 lane state or federal highways. 

2010 Taco with a lift and 33” tires. Not the fastest thing on the road through the Colorado mountains but it gets the job done. Fuel mileage is around 11-14 mpg. Mountain passes I’m keeping pace with the fast semi’s. I could go faster but it doesn’t seem worth the wear.
But when weather turns bad or you go off pavement it’s nearly a perfect setup.

Verna said:

2015 Tacoma 4x4, TRD, V6, crew cab and all is marvelous. I feel safe towing with her. I did have Firestone air bags installed on the rear end because of the softness of the rear end. It tows so much better and more level with the airbags. 

......... The mileage will go down ....... driving into a 25 mph headwind, but has gotten 26 mpg with a 25 mph tailwind (no, that is not a misprint!). ........

So my morning decaffeinated math says you get 1 mph without the tailwind on the flats? ROFL - I ignored the relevant information.

The head service writer at my dealer said the rear end suspension is made soft for a car-like ride. I am well under half of the allowed tongue weight and the rear end goes down when hitched.  I have to add 25 to 30 lbs of air in the air bags to bring the Tacoma level when towing the T@B. Without the airbags, I was blinding everyone with my headlights if I had to drive after dark. 

I just bought a Double cab 2015 Taco TRD sport v6 4x4 w/ tow package under 30,000mi.  
Having read about Verna using the Firestone airbags, I started looking and found these:  https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Toyota/Tacoma/2015/SSR-610-40.html
Anybody have experience w/ them?

gnudad2 said:

I just bought a Double cab 2015 Taco TRD sport v6 4x4 w/ tow package under 30,000mi.  
Having read about Verna using the Firestone airbags, I started looking and found these:  https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Toyota/Tacoma/2015/SSR-610-40.html
Anybody have experience w/ them?

Those work pretty good so I hear.  I have an older Tacoma with aftermarket leaf springs so I don't have a problem with sagging.  However if you haven't already.....join tacomaworld.com.  Best Tacoma info ever.   It's a great forum and it has a dedicated towing section for all generations of Tacoma.  You can usually even find people near you if you ever need help with installs etc.....

Nope.....I just lifted my front 3 inches and wanted 1 1/2 inches for the rear.  Just to level it....however I have a huge aftermarket bumper with winch and lots of armor such as steel sliders and such.  So after all that with the tab hooked up I am completely level.  But ya know now matter what kinda leaf pack you have..  eventually it will sag.  If you can find a spring shop.....far and few in-between they can reshape them and give ya more lift.   

The stock base will with a tow package will do just fine.
Worth noting that even if the Taco does not include the tow package (bummer), the wiring for the 7 pin is present under the dash. I'm not sure at what point the second gen (05-15) started to include this...I'm pretty sure at least as far back as 11.
They may also be pre-wired (including the base) for a backup cam. These can be plug and play if you can locate three wires to the rear bed gate....two wires is a no go...again, back to 11ish?
Poke around in Tacoma World for more details.

@ScottG @ericnliz Would a weight distribution hitch work as well on the sag? Do you know of other T@b owners who use this type of hitch? Just exploring all possibilities.

@dmerzbac, I personally don't have any experience with them. I have friends that use one on a much larger trailer, and it seems to work ok with a Ford 1/2 ton truck. Maybe someone with a little more experience will chime in to help you out.

2012 Tacoma 4wd access cab w/tow package.  I believe a 5" drop.  Level as heck.  No after market springs, lifts, or air bags.  Like every other Tacoma owner will tell you, it's a bit soft in the rear, but we take it easy and have not had any problems whatsoever.  We also are not roughing it anywhere.
I will admit that I am thinking of some Bilstein shocks.

  I believe they will stiffen it up a bit.  I also have looked at the helper springs that other people have mentioned, they are relatively inexpensive and only kick in "under load".  But like I said earlier, the truck is handling well now.  
  We also don't keep a lot in the trailer other than bedding and some pots and pans etc.  My camp boxes (2) go up against the back of the cab in my truck.  We are casual weekend campers so don't haul a lot at this point.