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Towing a trailer with my Prius v

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by ttran76, May 8, 2013.

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  1. ttran76

    ttran76 Junior Member

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    i love this car. i tow all kind of stuff with this car. just today i towed a 2x8 slab of granite. i live in the san diego area and there are lots of hills. my prius did not have any trouble at all climbing the hills. 20130508_111226[1].jpg
     
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    Wow our Prii can really do good job.
     
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    Is that the kind of trailer hitch that can hold a bicycle rack? Did you have a piece welded onto the frame of the car?
    If so, how much did it cost? Thanks.
     
    #3 Alan Stoddart, May 9, 2013
  4. ttran76

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    it's a torklift hitch. it's bolted on to the frame of the car. no special mod made to the car.

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    Very interesting to see. Towing a light load has been ok for several people?
     
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    Wow, that photo is fantastic. I love that idea. I don't own one yet, but am excited for the potential of the Yakima RackandRoll trailers. They only weigh 150 and 160 pounds, unloaded, which would hopefully be manageable...
     
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  8. ttran76

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    Check this out 8x8 wood gazebo.
    i know the 2x8 slab of granite is at lease 250lbs IMG_20130104_165214.jpg gazebo.jpg
     
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    I like it. :cool:
    Can't be any worse than hauling 3 "large" friends around in the car with you.
    How about wiring harness for trailer lights? I've searched the odd time for premade plug and play harness but haven't seen anything yet, i just use my eco hitch for a bike rack but towing a small utility/tent trailer could be a future possibility.
     
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    Curt has finally created trailer wiring for the Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) (part number 56156)
     
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    I've looked into the torklift hitch. Now can you tell me what type of trailer you have? That's exactly what I've been looking for.
     
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    That looks like a Big Tex trailer, I have one but it is a 4x8 with loading ramp. (model 15lt)
    Mine 4x8 weighs in 380lbs and can carry upto 1200 lbs. tongue weight empty is 10lbs.
    I plan to use our trailer and our Kamperoo Cub with our prius.
    The Kamperoo weighs 520lbs loaded is awesome.
     
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    I would not trust a trailer load on it. I notice even when braking on uneven surfaces, the Prius v seems to let off the brakes. It almost feeling like a brake failure however it is the computer systems adjusting for the wheels that grip. With a trailer, you could trigger a false triggering with applied brakes and computer not sensing a slow down it expects thanks to an addition 500+ lbs behind the car, pushing it along.
     
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    I got this trailer at Lowes for $400. Check out my recent tow. It's a 15 foot tall gaint bird of paradise.

    I got this trailer at Lowes for $400. Check out my recent tow. It's a 15 foot tall gaint bird of paradise. 20130619_145019[1].jpg

    never experience that problem. towed over 600 lbs of metal to the recycling center going down hill.
     
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    Picked up hitch for our v and installed it this morning. Super easy, my wife held the one side while I put the bolts in, then I switched over to the over side.
    Next weekend we will tackle the wiring for the trailer.
     
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    I just purchased a 2014 Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) and am interested in getting a hitch for my bike rack which is made for a 2 in receptacle.. Which hitch did you purchase? A 1.25 or a 2 inch?
     
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    Hi Bloomington, the hitch we bought is a 1.25 hitch but you can get a 1.25 to 2 inch adaptor. (looks like a stinger)
    I don't think any body makes a 2" for any Prius because they are not rated to tow any weight. We tow up to 1000 lbs. with ours ...no problem.
     
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    Wow, I've been told that the brakes are the limiting factor for hybrids not towing. Are people using engine braking? I hope to tow in my v one day.
     
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