Yaris Towing 1000 lbs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

firemachine69 · 02-01-2009, 02:30 AM

If ever I need to HAUL something, I either rent a truck, or borrow one. Really.

Our manual in Canada is rated at 70lbs tongue (which feels like nothing, literally), and a 700lbs max load. Most small trailers already eat up 100-200 pounds.

Do the math on how easy it would be to exceed the rated maximum. The Yaris is just not made to tow, from the flimsy sheet metal, to the ultra-soft suspension, to the super-short wheelbase, to the low-traction stock tires... You get the idea...

Like I said, the liability is just not worth it.

Like Mike Holmes says: "Do it right the first time." The Yaris is NOT doing it right, it's half-assing it... Like trying to build a house with a multi-tool.

robertplattbell · 05-19-2010, 01:08 PM

Check out this e-Bay listing showing a Yaris towing a 2500 lb. camper. I have a similar camper and tow it with an X5.

The big problem is not only engine power, but braking ability. Even with trailer brakes, a rig like this could get away from you down a long grade.

And talk about the tail wagging the dog!

I towed a 3500 lb camper with a Toyota mini-pickup once. Talk about white knuckles driving...

Got Mine · 09-18-2011, 07:53 AM

Whether it be towing my bike to the shop or hauling lawn mowers between jobs I have had no serious issues.
Watch your weight and balance like other have previously mentioned and if at all possible stick to smooth roads, bumpy roads and heavy trailers make a very unhappy Yaris.

fybur · 07-01-2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

Like Mike Holmes says: "Do it right the first time." The Yaris is NOT doing it right, it's half-assing it... Like trying to build a house with a multi-tool.

05-19-2010, 01:08 PM	#2
robertplattbell I've made a post! Drives: BMWs Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jekyll Island, Georgia Posts: 1	Towing a travel trailer with a Yaris! Ouch! Check out this e-Bay listing showing a Yaris towing a 2500 lb. camper. I have a similar camper and tow it with an X5. The big problem is not only engine power, but braking ability. Even with trailer brakes, a rig like this could get away from you down a long grade. And talk about the tail wagging the dog! I towed a 3500 lb camper with a Toyota mini-pickup once. Talk about white knuckles driving...

09-18-2011, 07:53 AM	#3
Got Mine Drives: 2009 5dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 21	I tow quite a bit. Whether it be towing my bike to the shop or hauling lawn mowers between jobs I have had no serious issues. Watch your weight and balance like other have previously mentioned and if at all possible stick to smooth roads, bumpy roads and heavy trailers make a very unhappy Yaris. Attached Images

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02-01-2009, 02:30 AM	#1
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	If ever I need to HAUL something, I either rent a truck, or borrow one. Really. Our manual in Canada is rated at 70lbs tongue (which feels like nothing, literally), and a 700lbs max load. Most small trailers already eat up 100-200 pounds. Do the math on how easy it would be to exceed the rated maximum. The Yaris is just not made to tow, from the flimsy sheet metal, to the ultra-soft suspension, to the super-short wheelbase, to the low-traction stock tires... You get the idea... Like I said, the liability is just not worth it. Like Mike Holmes says: "Do it right the first time." The Yaris is NOT doing it right, it's half-assing it... Like trying to build a house with a multi-tool.