TOYOTA 2012 Tacoma - Manual (Page 574)

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For owners
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 rec-
ommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of grav-
ity location zone
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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)
CAUTION
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Loading precaution
If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be overloaded.