Prius towing travel trailer

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Kevin., Jun 11, 2013.

  1. Kevin.

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    Thought you would enjoy seeing this! Something you don't see every day..

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    Those old beasts were heavy too. Looks like about a 19 or 20 footer so 3,000+ lbs dry with no cargo or liquids in it. Easily 4,000+ lbs loaded.
     
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    This guy traveled from NY, I am in Washington State. Talk about some white knuckle driving!
     
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    What an adventure, do you have anymore info?

    I just noticed it's a GenII. That's even more impressive.
     
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    A friend just took that picture at Silverdale Costco. He spoke with the owner, a hippie, he claims he gets 40+ mpg, I have to call BS on that. That's all I know at the moment.
     
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    Brave? Stupid!

    Oh, but why not. Its his car. Who are we to judge. Besides its old.
     
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    He gets 40 MPG's cause he can't stop it!

    I bet those rotors are squeeky clean lol.....
     
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    I hope he has trailer brakes.

    I would like to see his MG1 MG2 temperatures after a nice long hill climb.
     
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    Me too. I bet that I Coolant res is just a boilin'.

    What a freakin' tough little car the Gen II is right?
     
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    I wonder how many miles before his tranny gives out. . .
     
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    Wow! I am going to get me a trailer--but not that old/heavy.
     
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    Are those Corolla steel wheels on the car? The tail isn't dragging, so it must have stronger springs in back.
     
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