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Can you tow a Prius without tow hooks?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by onree, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. onree

    onree Junior Member

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    I'm very interested in adding a receiver hitch to my new 2007 Prius, mostly for use with a bike rack. I've pretty much settled on the updated Curt Hitch (of course, I'll take recommendations for alternatives). However, I notice that in order to install the hitch, the tow hooks have to be removed. So my question is -- how easy is it to tow the Prius (hopefully never needed, but you never know) without the tow hooks?
     
    #1 onree, Feb 4, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(onree @ Feb 4 2007, 05:19 PM) [snapback]385295[/snapback]</div>
    The manual describes exactly how the Prius "must" be towed. I wouldn't deviate from that.
     
    #2 member, Feb 5, 2007
  3. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

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    the tow hooks that they describe are actually the tie down hooks used to anchor the car to the deck of the ocean going car carriers that bring them to NA.
     
    #3 Frank Hudon, Feb 5, 2007
  4. narf

    narf Active Member

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    I've added the curt hitch to my car. Since it is mounted using the tie down hook bolts, I'd expect that you could use the hitch bar as a tie down point in the rear of the car.
     
    #4 narf, Feb 5, 2007
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