Prius pulling an RV? What do you pull !!

Hey energysaver. Thanks for your input. I bought it from a place in Texas and I'm in NH, but I'll try your idea of asking my auto mechanic about this. And also, if you bring your car to a dealership, do they ever say anything about your trailer hitch? Thanks again!

 

The below is what you need. It is easy to install with plug-in connectors.

Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring for Toyota Prius 2010 - C56147

BTW, I pull a 250 lb. 4' X6' trailer, use a cargo carrier and a bike rack on the back of my Prius about four times per year. I don't pull excessive weight over long distance and I drive gently in power mode when I tow. No problems.

 

Definitely the one to buy.
I regret buying the older, cheaper version I bought that required the use of crappy thingies meant to splice into wires.

People have posted that they choose based on how obtrusive the hitch is. I bought the Curt hitch and 'Euro Style' ball (#112761).
I remove the ball when the hitch is not is use.
Pictures #1 -# 3 are car with just the hitch, #4 is the Euro ball, and #5 hitch and ball installed.

Hitch, ball and lighting kit cost $140 shipped from the truly wonderful hitchanything.com
The lighting kit was lost in transit, so they overnighted replacement free of charge.

 

My manual for the 2014 plug in says towing not recommended. Like yours, it does not say "do not tow."

Thanks for your help, everyone!

 

This it what I pull

 

Wow, I feel both pride and pitty for the OP.

Pride for doing what he does and setting the bar high for the rest of us (and stepping up as the guinea pig for what this may or may not do to your Prius over time). Pity because he can't find anyone who's done anything close to what he's done...after asking about a dozen times for others to post up.

From a linked article....

I know if I was to tow anything on a regular basis, I'd use something designed with that in mind. My family has learned that even something ABLE to tow has higher wear and tear from towing, and that you can significantly exceed what the rated limit is without your car/truck exploding all over the highway...so long as you don't do it all the time.

 

You're never going to stop those who think it's unsafe to tow anything with a Prius from posting, so I would just ignore them. You're right though, such posts and criticisms keep others from posting their experiences. No one wants to post just to be criticized. I find the topic interesting and informative, as long as posters explain how they've upgraded things to make towing safe. I also find the camping in a Prius thread interesting, even though I'm not a camper.

 

DoubleDAZ

Thank you so much to said what I had in mind Sir.

V/r

Khoi Nguyen

 

I would love to tow a T@B trailer but it comes in at 1650lbs dry. By the time its loaded up im sure it will hit 2000lbs which is the limit of the hitch. It does have electric braking

Can my Prius C tow without running real hot you think?

Seems like the problem is in the MG temps?

The funny thing is the Yaris in Europe with the 1.5l engine is rated to tow 1945lbs in manual or automatic. I checked on Toyota's UK site.

As you know the Prius C is based on the Yaris chassis.

 

Thanks for the info I read the thread it was very helpfull.

The T@B seem aerodynamic

The weight would under 2000lbs

The cars like Rav 4 have higher rating then in the US. I think it's ok to use those rating.

Still seems like you pull more and doing ok?

 

So if you were me would you pull a T@B with the Prius C around the US?

Also if hitch is rated for 2000lbs but you pulled 2100lbs how risky is that you think?