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Old 08-01-2009, 08:53 AM   #37
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I just ordered a Draw-Tite hitch from etrailer.com. Also was able to find a 5% off coupon online: YT09. So total came to $88.XX shipped.

I will be pulling a small utility trailer for bringing trash to the dump, inner tubes for river trips, and maybe two bicycles -- or whatever small items need to be hauled. GTW will never be more than 200-300 lbs. Basically like having two of my friends in the back seat (which won't happen simultaneously).
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:08 PM   #38
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I just ordered a Draw-Tite hitch from etrailer.com. Also was able to find a 5% off coupon online: YT09. So total came to $88.XX shipped.

I will be pulling a small utility trailer for bringing trash to the dump, inner tubes for river trips, and maybe two bicycles -- or whatever small items need to be hauled. GTW will never be more than 200-300 lbs. Basically like having two of my friends in the back seat (which won't happen simultaneously).
Thanks! I just ordered one too.
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:31 AM   #39
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I just had an oil change at the dealer, and asked the service "advisor" about
hitches and installing CB or amateur radios. He said he hadn't heard anything
about issues with either one. Maybe I should have talked to a service
technician, as he didn't seem to know about issues with the airbag sensors.
He also didn't know that the manual said not to tow in the USA, but Canada
was okay.

He gave me a free quote on installing a "non-Toyota" hidden hitch
...somewhere around $442.00.
Yikes, from what I have read here, I could install it myself for less.
I'm still trying to decide if I want to spend the money on a hitch mounted
bike carrier. Haven't ridden the bicycle hardly at all this summer.

Anyway, thanks for all the info that you guys and gals are submitting
to this thread.
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:26 PM   #40
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When I spoke to Toyota about 2-way radios, the "technician" there said that I should just keep it as far away from the ECU as possible. I doubt it would be a problem running barefoot on CB anyways.

And yea, $442.00 is a bit excessive for a $90.00 hitch...
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:53 PM   #41
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At $442.00, it sounds like desuasive pricing to me. They really didn't want to do it. That's like $14 per minute. Did that atleast include wiring in a harness?
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Old 08-25-2009, 10:33 PM   #42
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I'm debating of selling my S10 ZR2 Pickup and replacing it with a yaris. I've owned Festivas in the past so I like the little car feel. Made a hitch for my 63hp Festiva and worked fine. Thing is, I will need the Yaris to pull my 1,000lb Jet Boat + trailer(300lbs?). No doubt she'll pull, but when I need to take the boat out of the water I fear the boat will pull the little car into the water with it. Boat launch is down the block from me, so its not a far drive. Its either a hitch on the Yaris or my '70 VW Bus. If I get a Yaris it will be stick. Anyone ever pull a boat with theirs?
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Old 08-26-2009, 11:31 AM   #43
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I have a 2009 5 DR LB and wish to install a hitch..
Here is my dumb question..
I was informed that the 5 Dr is really a sedan in disguise.
Is this true?
I really want to start tweaking this thing but I don't want to be returning parts until I get the rirght prt.
Help or assistance is greatly appreciated.
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Old 08-26-2009, 12:00 PM   #44
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I have a 2009 5 DR LB and wish to install a hitch..
Here is my dumb question..
I was informed that the 5 Dr is really a sedan in disguise.
Is this true?
I really want to start tweaking this thing but I don't want to be returning parts until I get the rirght prt.
Help or assistance is greatly appreciated.
No. It's really a 3 door with 2 more doors, as opposed to a sedan without the trunk. Anything that will fit an 09 3 door will fit and 09 5 door (except for things that have to do with the door area (body side molding, side skirts that mount to the door frames, etc.).

Just remember that the 09 nose and tail are different than the 07-08 nose and tail. That is where the confusion about what fits comes into play.
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Old 08-26-2009, 12:19 PM   #45
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Thank you very much..
Now all I have to do is hide my spending from the wife.......
( I buy Visa Card gift cards and pay cash for them. They can be used online and she will never see the bill....)
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Old 08-26-2009, 12:46 PM   #46
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Thank you very much..
Now all I have to do is hide my spending from the wife.......
( I buy Visa Card gift cards and pay cash for them. They can be used online and she will never see the bill....)
I totally hear you on that one. My problem now is that my kids are too observant. I sneak something new on and almost immediately hear "Hey Dad, when did you get that thing for you Yaris?"
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Old 10-14-2009, 06:47 PM   #47
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I have a trailer hitch and am looking into building a trailer for taking bikes, boards, and other gear. Problem is that I can't find a wiring kit for the car for trailer lights. How did you get it? I'm not electrically inclined, so I wouldn't be able to make one without a really good guide.
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Old 10-14-2009, 07:03 PM   #48
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I have a trailer hitch and am looking into building a trailer for taking bikes, boards, and other gear. Problem is that I can't find a wiring kit for the car for trailer lights. How did you get it? I'm not electrically inclined, so I wouldn't be able to make one without a really good guide.
A direct plug-in wiring kit does not yet exist. Probably never will.

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Old 10-15-2009, 01:39 AM   #49
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Yakimas "Rack and Roll" ultra light alloy trailer with a telescopic tongue can hold Multiple kayaks, Canoes, bicycles, you name it.
Keeping loads to 700 pounds is probably a bit less than a Yaris can manage. They know people are going to way over load them so they keep their recommended tow weight conservative. I've seen tiny cars in Europe towing small super light travel trailers, so I imagine this little giant can too.

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Old 10-15-2009, 04:31 AM   #50
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Yakimas "Rack and Roll" ultra light alloy trailer with a telescopic tongue can hold Multiple kayaks, Canoes, bicycles, you name it.
Keeping loads to 700 pounds is probably a bit less than a Yaris can manage. They know people are going to way over load them so they keep their recommended tow weight conservative. I've seen tiny cars in Europe towing small super light travel trailers, so I imagine this little giant can too.
Wow those are expensive
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Old 02-16-2010, 11:45 PM   #51
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The first thing I'd do would be to install a hitch. If you have an automatic and plan to make weekend trips towing the trailer, you'd be wise to install an aftermarket transmission fluid cooler. If the dealer asks any questions, just say you plan to drive it through the mountains along the east coast and don't want any over heating trouble (or some other excuse so they won't question the towing and therefore possibly void the warranty).
The transmission fluid cooler sounds like an easy and affordable bit of insurance for towing. I did a bit of searching but found nothing here or on google. Are these kits universal and where do you get them? Thanks.
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Old 02-17-2010, 12:24 AM   #52
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Try this............................................

http://www.bushtecmotorcycletrailers.com/
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Old 02-17-2010, 06:02 PM   #53
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I was asking about transmission coolers for towing. I already have a trailer for towing motorcycles ON. Your link is for trailers to tow behind a motorcycle.
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