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  1. 4rpr15

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    What is the weight limit for the Prius to avoid so the back end doesn't sag too low while driving? I would like to place 2 big suitcases and 2 small carry ons in the truck. Is this too heavy meaning will the backend look too low while driving? Weight on all 4 (150lb approx) plus 4 people (350) is what worries me.


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    If I remember 850 lbs is spec. You will be fine on such a new car. Had about 400 lbs of tools and two big guys in mine once for a 500 mile round trip down line and no problem.
     
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    I've carried over a thousand pounds of slate tile. I also carried about 1100 pounds of wet mulch and 400 pounds of pretty moist soil in the Prius no problem. And that's being conservative.

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    No sagging?


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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    Also more to your use case, we did a trip recently where myself, my fiancee, and her two friends with a total passenger weight of about 800lbs went for a weekend of skiing. This had 2 sets of skis/boots and winter clothes along with their suitcases for a week of travels (2 large 26inchers and a smaller duffel bag) along with my suitcase a smaller 18inch one and my fiancee's 2 large duffel style bags. All of us went parading around the mountains for a few days no problems. 11,000ft passes, 85mph driving, 8% grades, dirt roads, you name it. The Prius is a beast.

    Everything fit inside the Prius. No roof racks or trailers. Got about 44mpg for the trips which is below normal but pretty darned good.
     
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    That is awesome. The Prius is a BEAST!


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    825lbs (370kg) is the limit according to the 2010 owner's manual (same generation).

    I've carried a full trunk (and sometimes it overflows to the rear seating area) across the Rocky Mountains over the last few years - a small luggage, a carry-on luggage, a full set of clubs + bag, water, shoes, rackets. One year, I had a set of 4 winter tires and another time, the car bottomed out on a speed bump (oops!). Of course the more you pile on, the lower it gets. It doesn't have a self-levelling rear suspension like certain years of 4Runners do.

    Even with 4 adults and no luggage, it'll look lowered but not saggy. Your 17" alloys will help fill out the wheel well compared to my 15".
     
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    I just got a PM from your car. It hates you. :confused:
     
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    DO keep in mind with all that weight, the tyres should be inflated a bit higher than indicated on the door placard. I use about 42 lbs front and 40 lbs rear (psi, of course). Also drive conservatively. Your brakes will be working hard as will the tyres. ;)

    I've carried 10 bags of sand (rear seats folded down, bags distributed over the entire area). No sagging, but again, the tyres and brakes are working hard. Drive gently.
     
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    Asked and answered.

    You'll be fine.

    Good Luck!
     
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    If your at max loading the tires should maybe be at max pressure, as embossed on tire sidewall? There's something to that effect stated, on the tires.

    Also, and I could crack the Owner's Manual, but just on my phone: this 850/825 lb. max load, is this in addition to five burly adult occupants? Must be.
     
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    Do you mean 350lb total for 4 people?
     
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    I'n picturing four 350 pounders. :)
     
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    No, it is not.
     
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    Right. Lol.

    4, 88lb people.

    Hahaha!!
     
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    Little people are people too! ;)
     
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    Yeah, looked it up: 825 lb is all-she-wrote.
     
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    The weight listed is carrying capacity, passengers -and- cargo. So load carefully!
     
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    So if your driving for UBER and get called to old country buffet your limited to 1 or maybe 2 heavy hitters???;):whistle:
     
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