south Texas newbee

turtleboy · 04-05-2008, 08:25 PM

New to forum, had my '06 about a year now. I get 55-57mpg.
Love the car, thinking of putting a hitch on her to tow a motorcycle camper because I miss camping. Any ideas?

Bill Merchant · 04-06-2008, 03:22 AM

Hi turtleboy, welcome to PriusChat!

While the Prius isn't rated for any towing, many people do with no seeming ill effects. On the other hand, you can fold down the back seats, put an air mattress in the back, and sleep in the car. Hobbit has a hack for running the fan for ventilation. Then there's always a Napier tent.

N3FOL · 04-06-2008, 04:28 AM

I've never seem a Prius tow a motorcycle. Be careful and don't overwork your trans...cruiser bikes weigh from 650 to 800+ lbs. Sport bikes don't weigh that much. Let us know how it work out on your end. Regards.

04-05-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
turtleboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: S Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	south Texas newbee New to forum, had my '06 about a year now. I get 55-57mpg. Love the car, thinking of putting a hitch on her to tow a motorcycle camper because I miss camping. Any ideas?

04-06-2008, 03:22 AM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,925 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 47	Re: south Texas newbee Hi turtleboy, welcome to PriusChat! While the Prius isn't rated for any towing, many people do with no seeming ill effects. On the other hand, you can fold down the back seats, put an air mattress in the back, and sleep in the car. Hobbit has a hack for running the fan for ventilation. Then there's always a Napier tent.

04-06-2008, 04:28 AM	#3
N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 690 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: south Texas newbee I've never seem a Prius tow a motorcycle. Be careful and don't overwork your trans...cruiser bikes weigh from 650 to 800+ lbs. Sport bikes don't weigh that much. Let us know how it work out on your end. Regards.