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Originally Posted by wdb
I don't have anything against the Ridgeline at all, but calling this "in the bed" is a bit much. (FWIW the Taco has two pairs of of notches in the sides of the bed; cut some 2x4, drop them in, and it will hold 4x? sheets at the level of the top of the wheel wells. Same length problem as the Ridgeline - longest bed is 6ft.)
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I do it a few times a year, just strap the end down onto the built in hooks in the bed and flag it. If you are doing this on a regular basis then you need a full-size truck. I'm just pointing out it's a bit easier to haul things in the Ridgeline since it has a totally flat bed and the tailgate also swings out sideways for easier access to things in the bed/trunk.
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Originally Posted by Nitrousbird
Maybe a 21' runabout without a lot of gear on a single axle trailer. Ridgeline has a MAX tow capacity of 5000lbs, and that's generous IMO. Tow capacity is considered with a driver only. Anything inside the vehicle, in the bed, or being towed is part of that total towing capacity. You aren't going to be safely towing my 21' wake boat with a Ridgeline.
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Doesn't the Tacoma also have a 5000lb towing capacity or is it 6000 now? Regardless, if you need more than 5000 then you're in the minority and the Ridgeline isn't for you. I'm just pointing out that the majority of Tacoma owners don't tow anything, period. If you can get past its ugly looks, the Ridgeline is a more practical truck for 75% of suburban/street truck owners.
I have to say right now is not a good time to buy a mid size truck though. Every model except the Colorado/Canyon is running on a 10+ year old chassis. Every model in the entire mid-size truck class is due to be redesigned within the next 1-2 years.