Towing a 16 foot camper trailer - Toyota Yaris Forums

cadroncreek1 · 02-05-2010, 03:18 PM

Can the yaris tow a 16 foot camper trailer? I lied it is actually 12 foot..my bad...

thebarber · 02-05-2010, 03:26 PM

weight of trailer?

i would venture a big NO on that one....tow weight is only like 900 or 1000lbs MAX

41magmag41 · 02-05-2010, 04:50 PM

only once, you did say you had a yaris?

Altitude · 02-05-2010, 05:16 PM

bankrobber · 02-05-2010, 05:44 PM

OMG.........No But if you must please post pics!!!!!!

I once pulled a 7,000 pound boat with a Dodge Ram that only had a V-6
and no Reese hitch. Just a bumper hitch. When I got to the River my bumper was bent and I almost couldn't get going after having to stop on a tiny hill.

JBIZZ · 02-06-2010, 12:38 PM

I'm sure its possible to tow a 16' camper trailer but only if you got a manual transmission. It depends on the weight of the trailer. I would not tow anything heavier than the Yaris. Toyota would not recommend towing anything with it at all. Safety would be significantly diminished. You'll have far less braking abilities, very slow acceleration, and the engine will be working much harder. You'd be surprised at whats possible though. What could a 106 horses pull lol.

nemelek · 02-06-2010, 12:46 PM

Yes. Going downhill with a tail wind.

cali yaris · 02-06-2010, 01:59 PM

Why not....

cali yaris · 02-06-2010, 02:01 PM

European Echo, pretty much as the OP is requesting:

auxmike · 02-06-2010, 02:18 PM

That Blue Echo is sweet

I would'nt pull anything more than a Smart car, LOL!

DandiDani · 02-06-2010, 02:23 PM

i would never pull anything lol. those pics are funny tho

yaris prime · 02-06-2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

European Echo, pretty much as the OP is requesting:

That's a special European camper...it actually is pushing the car.

chew246214 · 02-06-2010, 02:28 PM

neither one of those trailers are 16 feet..... think about this...... a camper without stuff in it weighs at the very least around 2000 lbs.... and to give you an idea on the length I have an open car hauler that is 16 feet in length... you can fit a full size truck with a plow on it.... If you do want an idea of the length go to a uhaul dealer and pull next to their open car haulers.. thats about a 16 foot trailer... those box trailers in that pic are the smaller ones... the largest one they have is a 6x12 and thats a dual axle.. the largest single axle is 5x8 and that one looks like the 4x8 that goes to 1650lbs max which is still more then the manufacturer suggests.... lets put it this way I wouldn't want to be near you towing that and especially if you get hit with a crosswind these cars are bad enough on their own in the wind.... just my 2 cents

chew246214 · 02-06-2010, 02:30 PM

I remembered this from years ago... found it....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyJby-moUU

DandiDani · 02-06-2010, 02:41 PM

well that sux. i would never risk it

jambo101 · 02-07-2010, 10:59 AM

If you do pull the trailer and burn out your clutch or transmission dont forget to take the trailer hitch off the car before you bring it into the dealer for repairs

Kongo-Otto · 02-07-2010, 11:04 AM

Tow weight for my Yaris is 900kg = 1984lbs (with mechanical overrun brakes) and 550kg = 1213lbs (trailer without brakes).

Thats german TÜV and of course TOYOTA approved so i guess its safe for my car.

CTScott · 02-07-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kongo-Otto

Tow weight for my Yaris is 900kg = 1984lbs (with mechanical overrun brakes) and 550kg = 1213lbs (trailer without brakes).

Thats german TÜV and of course TOYOTA approved so i guess its safe for my car.

Wow! That's a generous rating for a car with a 1.3L engine. Is that right out of your owner's manual?

02-05-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
cadroncreek1 Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GUY, AR Posts: 3	Towing a 16 foot camper trailer Can the yaris tow a 16 foot camper trailer? I lied it is actually 12 foot..my bad... Last edited by cadroncreek1; 02-12-2010 at 01:35 PM.

02-05-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	weight of trailer? i would venture a big NO on that one....tow weight is only like 900 or 1000lbs MAX __________________

02-06-2010, 12:46 PM	#7
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Yes. Going downhill with a tail wind. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

02-06-2010, 01:59 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Why not.... __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-06-2010, 02:01 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	European Echo, pretty much as the OP is requesting: __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-05-2010, 04:50 PM	#3
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	only once, you did say you had a yaris?

02-05-2010, 05:16 PM	#4
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671

02-05-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
bankrobber Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 254	OMG.........No But if you must please post pics!!!!!! I once pulled a 7,000 pound boat with a Dodge Ram that only had a V-6 and no Reese hitch. Just a bumper hitch. When I got to the River my bumper was bent and I almost couldn't get going after having to stop on a tiny hill.

02-06-2010, 12:38 PM	#6
JBIZZ Drives: 2007 Liftback white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 122	I'm sure its possible to tow a 16' camper trailer but only if you got a manual transmission. It depends on the weight of the trailer. I would not tow anything heavier than the Yaris. Toyota would not recommend towing anything with it at all. Safety would be significantly diminished. You'll have far less braking abilities, very slow acceleration, and the engine will be working much harder. You'd be surprised at whats possible though. What could a 106 horses pull lol.

02-06-2010, 02:18 PM	#10
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	That Blue Echo is sweet I would'nt pull anything more than a Smart car, LOL! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

02-06-2010, 02:23 PM	#11
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	i would never pull anything lol. those pics are funny tho __________________

02-06-2010, 02:28 PM	#13
chew246214 Drives: 2009 yaris sedan base Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 02809 Posts: 74	neither one of those trailers are 16 feet..... think about this...... a camper without stuff in it weighs at the very least around 2000 lbs.... and to give you an idea on the length I have an open car hauler that is 16 feet in length... you can fit a full size truck with a plow on it.... If you do want an idea of the length go to a uhaul dealer and pull next to their open car haulers.. thats about a 16 foot trailer... those box trailers in that pic are the smaller ones... the largest one they have is a 6x12 and thats a dual axle.. the largest single axle is 5x8 and that one looks like the 4x8 that goes to 1650lbs max which is still more then the manufacturer suggests.... lets put it this way I wouldn't want to be near you towing that and especially if you get hit with a crosswind these cars are bad enough on their own in the wind.... just my 2 cents

02-06-2010, 02:30 PM	#14
chew246214 Drives: 2009 yaris sedan base Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 02809 Posts: 74	I remembered this from years ago... found it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyJby-moUU

02-06-2010, 02:41 PM	#15
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	well that sux. i would never risk it __________________

02-07-2010, 10:59 AM	#16
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	If you do pull the trailer and burn out your clutch or transmission dont forget to take the trailer hitch off the car before you bring it into the dealer for repairs

02-07-2010, 11:04 AM	#17
Kongo-Otto Drives: '09 Yaris & '10 Auris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 268	Tow weight for my Yaris is 900kg = 1984lbs (with mechanical overrun brakes) and 550kg = 1213lbs (trailer without brakes). Thats german TÜV and of course TOYOTA approved so i guess its safe for my car.

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