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Suggestions for small, inexpensive, versatile trailer?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rhanauer, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. rhanauer

    rhanauer Junior Member

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    Downsized from minivan to '07 Prius as kids are grown. Love the Prius but looking at ways to expand cargo capacity on occasion
    (misc gear & possibly bikes or kayak. After researching other options I think a small trailer would be the best choice (less wind drag & easier loading than roof rack system; less stress on rear suspension & easier hatch access than than hitch-mounted carriers -- plus I already own an X-cargo carrier I could strap on a trailer). I know Toyota says don't tow w/Prius, but CW seems to be up to 1000 lbs GW should be OK. Problem is finding a basic lightweight trailer that takes cargo box or hardware for bike/kayak & doesn't cost a fortune. I've seen a few online for $300 or so but I can't tell if they'd be adaptable for these various uses. Any suggestions? Thanks!
     
    #1 rhanauer, Mar 18, 2010
  2. abq sfr

    abq sfr New Member

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    Careful, towing anything however small might void any warranty you might still have. I bought a older small pickup truck for the instances I need to haul stuff to the dump, but that might not be an option for you. I've carried pretty big stuff in my Prius with the seats down. I carried a kitchen table and six unfoldable chairs in my Saab 900 one time! do not know if I could do the same in the Prius, maybe so!
     
    #2 abq sfr, Mar 18, 2010
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    #3 qbee42, Mar 18, 2010
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