How Much Weight Can A Prius Tow

Personally, I’d rent a vehicle for that trip and if I needed to tow (a light load) frequently would look at one of the fuel efficient compact crossovers. The RAV4 Hybrid can tow up to 1,750 pounds and the RAV4 Adventure (non-hybrid) can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Both are all new in the fall. Info here from one of our partner sites if interested.

How much weight can a prius tow. You really, really can tow with a prius. It works great. I have done it with two prii. I hauled wood and logs, probably up to 2000 lbs or so all over the Portland area, out to the Oregon Coast, up mountains in the winters, etc. I had a 2005 Prius and now have a 2012 Prius V. I tow all the time with it. It weighs 3600 lbs for goodness sake. It’s TORQUE …NOT HP that determines how well a vehicle can tow. While the electric engine of the Pirus does have pretty much infinite torque…what happens when the battery runs down and you’re replying on the engine for ALL the towing. 1200 lbs seems awfully high for a Prius to tow. Towing was never part of it’s design. Lets say the truck can tow 11,700 and has a tongue weight of 1,220 with a weight distributing hitch. Using the 10-15% rule a 11,700 pound trailer will have a tongue weight between 1,170 lbs and 1,700 lbs. The payload rating for the 2003 Toyota Prius V is 1047 lbs, so in theory 1000 lbs of extra weight is within tolerance of this vehicles payload. On the other hand, Toyota recommends that you do not tow anything with this vehicle, as it is not designed to do so.

So how much can ATVs tow? Full-size ATVs can tow from 500 lb to 1650 lb (227 kg to 750 kg) with an average of about 1200 lb (544 kg). The rated towing capacity is for rolling cargo only. When towing in wet mud or up and down hills, you may tow significantly less than the rating suggests. Toyota has revealed that its 2016 Prius can be optioned with a tow package to haul just under 1,600 pounds. For people looking to tow a large amount of weight, the right class A can potentially tow all the way up to 15,000 pounds. The most popular item that a class A motorhome tends to tow is a tow-behind car. These cars are generally towed using a tow bar but can be towed on a tow dolly or on a trailer. For the first time in its history, the Toyota Prius has been developed with the ability to tow a trailer. This is further evidence of Toyota’s desire to inject greater performance, driving appeal and day-to-day usability into its hybrid hero. In order to sample this new-found towing ability, we decided to equip a Prius with a towing hitch and wiring kit from the official Toyota accessories.

Can’t say for the Prius, but it might be hard to attach a roof rack, and I’d check the weight and height limit first. VDCdriver. July 18, 2016, 5:08pm #10. As mountainbike stated, there are lots of possible reasons why Toyota specifies “no towing” with this vehicle.. You can modify your Prius to tow but you better have deep pockets. About how much weight could a 2006 Toyota Prius tow on a small 150lb 2 wheel boat trailer effectively? Update: Well discounthitches.com told me that my 2006 prius can tow up to 2000lbs and i trusted em, they sold me a hitch made for the vehicle with a ball & wireing harness, had it installed everything looked great...went to pick up my 700lb. Guaranteed fit Toyota Prius Trailer Hitch. Lowest price guaranteed. Thousands of customer trailer hitch reviews, expert tips and recommendation. Lowest price guaranteed, easy online ordering at etrailer.com or call 800-298-8924. How much weight can a prius tow in a trailer safely and at what speeds? or How much weight and at what speeds can a prius tow without shortened life penalty? full disclosure: I don't tow with Prius. I tow a 17' boat with RAV4. #15 Former Member 68813, Mar 27, 2012. revhigh MPG Enthusiast. Joined: Jan 2, 2011 986 141 0

Towing regulations in the United States vary by state so if you take my home state of California, with a Basic Class C license, and with a vehicle weighing less than 4,000 pounds, which is where a Toyota Prius weighs, I can technically tow up to 6,000 pounds (trailer plus load) more than a Prius in Europe can tow. 2016 Toyota Prius can tow a 1,600-pound trailer, for some reason But don't look for this capability in the US. Hello. I have just put a deposit on a Prius plug-in hybrid and can’t wait to get driving it. However, I *really* want to be able to tow a very small, light trailer (just for a couple of weeks a year to go on holidays). Can someone please tell me if the *plug-in hybrid* Prius can take a towbar? Pretty standard. And of course, the most important thing on the hitch is the weight rating plate. In this case, it says we can tow up to 5000 pounds. When a manufacturer tells you that the vehicle can tow 5000 pounds, this is where that comes from – the hitch rating (typically).

Then if you are the only item in the car you can just tow that weight (depending on trailer weight). If a prius can take 5 average sized adults and some luggage/cargo, then it can definitely tow that same weight on a trailer. that way you are technically staying in the prius weight carry specifications. The 2010 prius has 2 more horsepower than corolla and corolla is rated at towing 1500lbs. The new prius in power mode should definitely not have any problems of course with no backseat passengers towing 1000-1500lbs. And, yes i know the cvt may not be able to handle it but i find that doubtful as other cvt's out there are able to tow. The forums say a 2016 Prius can tow, but the user manuals say they cannot. You can input any Toyota Prius, any year and get a user manual here: (link deleted). And each and every year, make, model and trim of the Prius says towing is not allowed (not recommended). This towing capacity chart shows towing capacity by year, make and model so it’s easy to find your vehicle’s towing capacity. When consulting this towing capacity chart, remember that passenger weight exceeding 150 lbs., optional equipment, and additional cargo should be calculated and added into the equation.

You CAN tow with a Prius. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Cory151, Feb 11, 2013. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Cory151 Member. Joined: Mar 3, 2012 102 23 0 Location:. Safety gear and tools/water/10 gallon jerry can of fuel for 2-3 riders 100 lbs, and finally 2-3 adults (average weight 180 lbs)..