Prius pulling an RV? What do you pull !!

Yes I final did a tow with my C!

Est 1100lbs aluminum trailer and PWC.

Climbed to 2700 feet elevation.

I used a Eco Hitch from Torklift which was the highest quality hitch for the C. Really well built here in the USA with the best fit and finish!

Curt PIP Prius V wiring harness which I re soldering the wiring to be correct to work with the C. The plugs are the same from the V but not the liftback.

Firestone Ride-Rite airbags which really made thing safe and smooth.

I monitored 4 vital perimeters with the SG

HV Batter temps went to 108f then dropped quickly to 92.4f which was perfect! I used the center of the pack for temps.

MG1 temps went to 228f for a moment only when I let up on the throttle they climbed then started to come down suddenly? For the most part they were around 202-215f

Inverter temps were 88f

Engine temps were 194f

The temps all looked normal?

Makes me wounder how much more she can take?

 

I have been driving my 2010 for 1 year now. Do this once a month (sale at a swap meet). I also tow a harbor freight 4x8 trailer 2 times a week.

 

33-35 mpg with this set up on freeway. Btw

 

Oh well that would be 1100 est lbs + 350lbs est so 1450lbs est? I also counting me and a passenger.

 

Lol yea the Prius has limits but for sure I agree with the 2000lbs total weight.

I just did a 1575lbs est pull back to the lake up the mountain again.

No issues and temps were still great!

This C doesn't even break a sweat!

I must say that Injen intake does help!

 

I'm installing a hitch on my 2006 prius with 150k this week. I will tow a utility trailer occasionally and a 18' bowrider @ ~ 1900LBS total once or twice before I sell it. I have a 24' poontoon boat that weighs ~ 2500 with gear not including the trailer. Any thoughts on towing this with a weight distribution hitch setup?

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When you get into the high weight like 2500lbs your going to be past the hitch limit. The mounting points can be compromised.

 

You're joking, right?

 

I will pull the 24' boat with my friends pick-up then. Apart from that I have no need to tow more than 1000lbs apart for the one time I will tow the 1900lb boat.

 

i suppose it's different in your in mountainous territory as well.

 

Make sure you post a picture of your boat!

 

I think about threads like this every time I consider buying a used car.....

 

I will

 

The C's and V's lower weight capacity were the main reasons I wanted to avoid them, along with MPG-robbing roof racks.

 

I towed it home and it handle fine even at 85 mph. I ended up doing a quick wiring job myself while the dealer ran to get the title notorized. It turns out the 4 pin doesn't work with the prius because the break lights are separate from the turn signals. So I had turn signals, and running lights but no break lights. I drove about 6 hours with no problems except the battery would run a little low climing up the mountains but I reduce my speed on those parts. I have pictures which I will try and load.

 

I'm using the Curt 16547 T-Connector harness. It provides all the DOT-mandated lighting requirements including brake lights for the vehicle like any standard 4-pin connector. It's plug-n-play simplicity.