Prius pulling an RV? What do you pull !!

hi all

I received my scangauge 2 yesterday, installed and very happy with it, now I have a question for all. The way I set it up are:

1. water temp
2. RPM
3. volt for battery "12 volt"
4. ????? " I can not find the one for water inverter temp or MG1 or MG2. " would you guy please show me.

by the way my scangauge firm ware is 4.12

V/r

Khoi Nguyen

 

I don't know anything about towing but I've seen plenty of tiny European sedans pulling travel trailers. Litigation sounds about right for why it's not recommended in the US.
The Great American Anti-Towing Conspiracy | The Truth About Cars

 

I think it's a cultural thing. In Europe, most would walk/bike/ or use public transportation to commute. Here in US, many feel you need to have V6 powered SUV or pickup truck to do just the same (I'm not even talking about towing here). The owner manual writers just confirm to the cultural stereotypes.

 

I had a two inch hitch installed on my prius and just ordered a direct fit hitch wiring harness

I 've pull a 4x8 harbor freight trailer loaded with lateral file cabinets or construction equipment.
I've installed a cargo carrier w/ aluminum tool box
I've installed a bike rack w/ 2 bike carrier
I've installed a harbor freight aluminum cargo carrier w/ hot water heater on it.
I've towed a teardrop camper.

I've being eyeing this camping trailer but hesitate to purchase since it's 1000 lbs unloaded.

How do you monitor the inverter temperature? One big complaint is how the rear end really dips when loaded w/ stuff on cargo carriers. I'm thinking about getting those airbags too but wasn't ever able to find them. If you guys can figure out a place to purchase it.

 

Load the trailer so the tongue weight isn't so much. Buy a ScanGauge 2 to monitor inverter temps and also lots of other things if you like. They are very handy to have

Mike

Mobile on my SGH-i717

 

hi

how you set up for inverter coolant temp.?? please show me, I already set up for the water coolant temp but did not know how for inverter coolant temp. and set up for MG1 or MG2 please show me how.

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Khoi nguyen

 

My car is at the dealership today for synthetic oil change. Since i'm towing, what other work should I have done? I'm thinking about changing the inverter and transmission fluid. I have a scan gauge also, but don't know how to monitor the inverter cooler temps.

 

I'd change all the fluids if you can just for peace of mind

Mike

Mobile on my SGH-i717

 

Khoi,
I googled and found info re MG1/2 Temperature:
Toyota Specific : Linear Logic : Home of the ScanGauge

 

damn damn!!!!!!!!
you are the man in my book!!!,

 

This is awesome. Make sure to keep us informed on how everything is working or any breakdowns. How many miles on the car right now?

 

Engerysave

The Sky is unlimited , maybe our Prius too

I did installed the F-4136, I like it and I did the test show how it handle with 2 people in the Hatch back and 2 people in the rear seat, also a bag of salt for my water softener.

212 lbs
175 lbs
175 lbs
150 lbs
40 lbs bag of salt

total 752 lbs

as you can see only drop about 1.5 inches with 4 people in the back and I only pump up 15lbs of both balloon.

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Khoi nguyen

 

The max temp on MG1 is 162C. You are very close.

Source: Mg1 & mg2 temperature??? | PriusChat

 

engerysave

understood, I won't do over 25 each side, that the max that said in the instruction, you have 30-35 lbs each side ?

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Khoi Nguyen

 

Prius got two ac MG which can produce quite large torque. Gen 2 can make 295 ft lb of torque.
But don't pull too heavy as the clip. The small French R. pulled too heavy and burn it's engine.

 

I think what he is saying is that because of the trailer load the car is in the power zone all the time to maintain highway speeds. Not a reference to accelerator pedal travel.

Travis