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    Trailer Wiring

    I confirm what the Original Poster reported. I bought a Draw-Tite/Hidden Hitch/Reese Tow-Ready T-Connector wiring kit 118505 for my Prius v (the...
    Post by: Parker, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Hidden Hitch 60263 on Magnetic Grey Prius v

    Yes, planning to use it to carry bikes ocassionally, also sometimes for light towing. We previously did this with our Gen II Prius (a 2006). We...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Hidden Hitch 60263 on Magnetic Grey Prius v

    I got a Hidden Hitch 60263 from ecustomhitch (via Amazon) for $123.32 with free shipping. That link to the Amazon product page works as of...
    Thread by: Parker, Sep 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Trailer wiring kit?

    Don't I know it. Four years is how long it took me to give up my old car/tow vehicle and decide to finally wire up the Prius. Now that some of...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Trailer wiring kit?

    When I search U-Haul's site for Prius hitch and wiring, I find their part 13486 for $16.95. Looks like it's generic for "foreign and domestic...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Trailer wiring kit?

    I realize it's four years after you asked the question. The answer is now "yes." The Prius wiring kit is a Tow Ready T-One Connector number...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    has anyone wired a trailer for their prius

    Stalled until today, wired mine with a Tow Ready T-One Connector number 118505. The package also has the logos of DrawTite, Hidden Hitch and Reese...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Pulling a leisure lite camper trailer

    There is a plug and play kit out now, but it has a four-wire flat plug, not 5 wire. I don't know if there are 4 to 5 adapters, or if you need...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Towing With Prius?

    IMHO the easiest way is the new wiring kit that includes "plug and play" passthroughs for the tail light connections (no need for wire...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Tow Hitch

    There is an easier trailer wiring kit out now that includes "plug and play" passthroughs for the tail light connections (no need for wire...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Replacement of 12 volt auxiliary battery

    On mine it looked like there was going to be a conflict between the positive terminal and the plastic duct that's routed near the battery. I put...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 7, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Replacement of 12 volt auxiliary battery

    Should be D51 WITHOUT the R! So I finally got around to installing the D51R Optima Yellotop I picked up at Costco --D'oh! Doesn't fit right. I...
    Post by: Parker, Sep 7, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    12V battery choices

    August 22, 2008 sighted some at Costco in Eugene, Oregon. Price $139.99 - $25 mail-in rebate. Of course (as discussed above in this thread and...
    Post by: Parker, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Towing Capability

    Another *partial* answer from me. If you're planning to tow, the CoastalTech hitch might not meet your needs: That quote is about 2.5 years...
    Post by: Parker, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum