Towing a Yaris

[pgeddes]

I just bought a new Yaris and wonder if I have to disconnect the battery so the odometer won't register mileage while being towed.

Thanks, Pat G

[Sir A.Y. Atoyot]

I just bought a new Yaris and wonder if I have to disconnect the battery so the odometer won't register mileage while being towed.

Thanks, Pat G

Not an issue, since proper towing will have the front wheels off the ground and not turning.

[Sabretooth]

^ That or many companies are starting to use flatbed methods.


I have seen where the car had been towed from the back up, rare though...like 1 out of every 250 tow trucks I see out there, so not to worry.

[yaris-me]

I just realized that a MT could be towed with the front wheels down. But that would be reverse.:iono:

[Forrest]

If I ever have a car that needs a tow, I have had a flatbed. Anyone ever have a problem pulling a Yaris up on a flatbed?

[CTScott]

I just bought a new Yaris and wonder if I have to disconnect the battery so the odometer won't register mileage while being towed.

Thanks, Pat G

The odo is electronic and won't increment unless the ignition is on.

[mryaris]

Double post!

[mryaris]

If I ever have a car that needs a tow, I have had a flatbed. Anyone ever have a problem pulling a Yaris up on a flatbed?

I prefer using a flatbed on any car that I need towed.....just less to go wrong. That said, I had no problems getting my Yaris up on a flatbed, and it has a few more "issues" than most peoples cars. :wink:

http://myfiero.com/uploads/18748_.jpg

[supmet]

food for thought for the worried:

KBB 07 standard auto yaris with 75000 miles: $8410
KBB 07 standard auto yaris with 78000 miles: $8410

[2+2]

I prefer using a flatbed on any car that I need towed.....just less to go wrong. That said, I had no problems getting my Yaris up on a flatbed, and it has a few more "issues" than most peoples cars. :wink:

http://myfiero.com/uploads/18748_.jpg

Saweet! :smile:

[Altitude]

I prefer using a flatbed on any car that I need towed.....just less to go wrong. That said, I had no problems getting my Yaris up on a flatbed, and it has a few more "issues" than most peoples cars. :wink:

http://myfiero.com/uploads/18748_.jpg

I remember you posting about this accident but I hadn't seen the pics! :eyebulge::eyebulge::eyebulge:

[2009Toyotoad]

We tow our 09' 3Dr MT behind the moterhome. However, because the aux braking system needed 12volt power we leave the battery connected. I was going to pick up a haedware store key to determine if the engine imobilzer effects the battery too, but haven't had the time yet. because It really light weight it tows well.

At 2,200 lbs state regs required the AUX braking system in California. Some folks with Diesel motorhomes run the Aux brakes off the diesel's compressor. No idea how that works in a break away situation.

Truthfully, don't want to find out how our system performs in break away either. but because its all "onboard" the car, I don't worry that a high pressure hose will break away before the break away ping get pulled. Setup for this kind of stuff is pricey, $5K. But I noticed the front mounting plate for the tow bar hook ups really stiffens up the front end under non towing cornering turning situations. Nice handling minimal fender flex.

[brandypup]

We tow our 09' 3Dr MT behind the moterhome. However, because the aux braking system needed 12volt power we leave the battery connected. I was going to pick up a haedware store key to determine if the engine imobilzer effects the battery too, but haven't had the time yet. because It really light weight it tows well.

At 2,200 lbs state regs required the AUX braking system in California. Some folks with Diesel motorhomes run the Aux brakes off the diesel's compressor. No idea how that works in a break away situation.

Truthfully, don't want to find out how our system performs in break away either. but because its all "onboard" the car, I don't worry that a high pressure hose will break away before the break away ping get pulled. Setup for this kind of stuff is pricey, $5K. But I noticed the front mounting plate for the tow bar hook ups really stiffens up the front end under non towing cornering turning situations. Nice handling minimal fender flex.

This is of intrest to me as I will be towing my 2009 Yaris HB behind a 30ft MH rental. (approved). Can you give me any information as to what I am looking at. This is from the rental company "The motorhomes are only equipped with a receiver hitch, so you would need to provide your own tow bar." There is a 2500lb weight limit and it appears I am under that with the yaris and tow bar weight combined.
Thx

[Chuck G]

I prefer using a flatbed on any car that I need towed.....just less to go wrong. That said, I had no problems getting my Yaris up on a flatbed, and it has a few more "issues" than most peoples cars. :wink:

http://myfiero.com/uploads/18748_.jpg
Looks like they may have damaged it pulling it on to the flatbed :biggrin: