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Update on Towing with Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by PriusKH, Mar 9, 2010.

  1. Danny3xd

    Danny3xd Active Member

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    "Markerfaiire", William?
     
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    another Harbor freight trailer. Not my pic
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    Bob, what was the tongue weight on this? Seems like a lot.

     
  4. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I could lift it.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    I drove my Gen2 like a truck. Loading. Towing. Hills. Pedal-to-metal. I once asked my wife and son to disembark ("Jump out! Now!") so that I could make it to the top of a hill in San Francisco, that I didn't want to back down. (I didn't trust the brakes.)
    YMMV

    But the Gen3 has much smaller windings, if I recall correctly.
    Anyone have specs comparing the different generations of ICE & MGs (Specifications, not Speculations.)
     
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    For the strongest, best-built hitch I've seen:
    Torklift Central | About Us
    I'd call and ask them about plans for the hitch you want. They're not cheap, but they're sometimes looking for a car they can use, to build a new hitch for market...

    I own the x7192 hitch.
     
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    Just fill it with regular, run a line to the fuel system, and wire up that pump,and you've got the perfect vehicle for those who REALLY hate stopping while on cross-country trips!
     
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    Hi I was wondering which Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bag Helper kit is compatible with my car. I have a 2019 Prius Prime Premium

    Found this one on the SDTruckSprings website: 2010-2017 Toyota Prius - Firestone "Coil-Rite" Air Bag Helper Springs (NO-DRILL) [REAR] (Model: 4136)

    And this one on Amazon:
    Firestone ( 4100 Coil-Rite Air Helper Spring Kit Front 63-99 P30 (W237604100)

    However, I have been having trouble trying to determine which kit is compatible with my car. Thanks!
     
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    Simbaboy if your trailer rear gate is removable, you might want to take it off. It's weight and resistance. I get better mpg with mine off.

    The good thing about harbor freight trailers is that they are light. I prefer to just buy them used to avoid the assembly labor and get a better price. I love the trailer in a bag, and if you have limited storage they are great for that. Also good to get through tolls with it in your car when your'e bike empty. I see this pics with the 4x4 but i also recommend the 4x8. More versatility to haul more.
     
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    Love the little trailer. I converted my Pri into a very small camper and have been going out across the US the past 2 years. It works decent for one person but I have thought about doing something similar with a small trailer but I don't want to give up the great mileage and the on demand AC. Life is a series of trade off's. :LOL:
     
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    No issues trailering my Lil Trailer together with a dual sport motorcycle.
    Just came back from the motorcycle mechanic.

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