Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter: MTS | Crawl Control Demonstrated (I have PTSD Do Not Watch)

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The Toyota Tacoma’s Crawl Control system is designed to automatically manage throttle and braking in low-speed off-road situations, showcasing its impressive offroad capabilities. In this video, we put the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter to a real-world test in deep, suction-style mud and on technical terrain at Horse Creek in the Cherokee National Forest. This rigorous trial highlights the robust four-wheel drive and Multi Terrain Select (MTS) systems. If you're looking for an overland Tacoma that performs, this video is for you.

We put the Toyota Tacoma Trail Hunter's Crawl Control to the ultimate test on a muddy lake bed, showcasing its impressive offroad capabilities. This rigorous trial highlights the robust four-wheel drive system and how this tacoma trd pro handles challenging conditions.

We cover:
• How Crawl Control works
• When to use it in 4-Low
• Mud performance and traction limits
• Rock and creek testing in Cherokee National Forest
• When recovery gear becomes necessary

In most technical terrain, Crawl Control performs extremely well — especially on uneven climbs and loose rock. But when we hit nearly 2 feet of mud, physics took over. That’s where traction boards and recovery gear made the difference.

If you’re building your Toyota Tacoma for real off-road use, this is a practical look at what Crawl Control can — and can’t — do.

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00:00 Overview
01:07 What Is Crawl Control
02:34 How To Use Crawl Control
03:08 Crawling On Muddy Lake Bed
06:14 Turn Off Crawl Control
06:28 I Got Stuck
07:05 The Forest
07:56 Crawling The Forest
08:04 Why You Need A Tacoma
08:23 Verdict
09:53 Shameless Plug
10:13 Thanks!

4,166 views Feb 21, 2026
Product Links for this Video
BUNKER INDUST Off Road Traction Boards
https://amzn.to/46azL1O
MAXTRAX Compatible Locking Pins For Traction Boards
https://amzn.to/46nLj1D
MAXTRAX MAXLOX
https://amzn.to/48hNUM5
MAXTRAX MKII Black Vehicle Recovery Board
https://amzn.to/4qIuINx
Mounting Pins Compatible with MaxTrax MKII Recovery Boards
https://amzn.to/4cxZyoy
Trail Hunter Badge: Part Number PT413 35240 AD
https://bit.ly/3YQGEBP
 
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