1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Camper question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by MsLiz, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. MsLiz

    MsLiz Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2011
    24
    2
    0
    Location:
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Can a small teardrop camper be towed with a 2008 Prius?
     
    #1 MsLiz, Jan 17, 2013
  2. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2012
    11,105
    4,518
    0
    Location:
    Pacific Northwest, USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Yes... But it'll take a big bite out of your MPG and make your car less stable at freeway speed... How much weight do you want to haul? Best solution is to mount a cargo carrier on the back of the vehicle and design some covering to shape it like a boat-tail and you'll actually be able to improve MPG. DIY 'Boat Tail' Gives Little Car Big Fuel Economy | Autopia | Wired.com
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Jan 17, 2013
  3. MsLiz

    MsLiz Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2011
    24
    2
    0
    Location:
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I was thinking a teardrop should weigh around 500 pounds +/-. I can't park our 5th wheel but for short trips the Prius and a teardrop should manageable. Thanks.
     
    #3 MsLiz, Jan 17, 2013
  4. RobH

    RobH Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2006
    2,369
    979
    70
    Location:
    Sunnyvale, California
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    It's not exactly a teardrop, but it is about 560 pounds...

    [​IMG]
     
    #4 RobH, Jan 17, 2013
    ydpplqbd, m.wynn and cdltpx like this.
  5. MsLiz

    MsLiz Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2011
    24
    2
    0
    Location:
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Nice! BTW, how is the plate put on front of the Prius? Mine doesn't have a holes or a mounting bracket for a plate.
     
    #5 MsLiz, Jan 17, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)