2011 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Owners Manual - Page 787

2-5. Driving information Hitch Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. l If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer. l Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your vehicle. l Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. When driving 2 l Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease. l Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle. Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only) The rear bumper of your vehicle is equipped with a hole to install a trailer ball. If you have any questions, contact your Toyota dealer. The gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) when towing with the bumper must never exceed the TWR (→P. 218, 487) or 3500 lb. (1587 kg) whichever is lower. 223