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01-28-2014, 07:43 PM | #163 |
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Been awhile since I was on YW and I come back to my favorite subject, Yaris towing.
I use a Curt Class 1 Sport hitch on my Yaris and moved from WV to GA towing a 1900 pound U-Haul trailer. The experience was not one I would recommend, it took some getting used to and despite my best efforts I did jackknife during an emergency stop on the interstate. I do however regularly tow my ATV and trailer weighing in at around 700lbs together with little effort. The record for my towing? 6 miles over rolling hills including an on hill start towing a 2005 F150 FX4 weighing in at around 7300 pounds. I am still on my original clutch at 140k miles and would consider 1000lbs within the realm of feasible towing on the Yaris. I would recommend an aftermarket intake of some sort however, it doesn't seem like much but the difference for me was a lot less downshifting on small highway hills. I have attached a couple pictures I had on my pc of different towing with the yaris I have done, The one with my wifes scooter was also loaded down in the back to the max with the trip being just over 1k miles.
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07-03-2014, 04:54 PM | #164 |
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First of all, I am a Very LARGE DUDE!
and for the guy who thinks an FX4 F150 weighs 7300 Lbs, ONLY if it had 1700+ Lbs of crap in the Box or Cab...My 2004 Reg Cab Long Box weighs 5000Lbs, My Brother's 2005 SuperCrew 5.5 box 5300Lbs...These are the New Style w/box frame like in your Photo. But needless to say I am not afraid of towing with my Auto Equipped Yaris....Up to 1000Lbs
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07-07-2014, 12:27 PM | #165 |
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05-28-2015, 12:48 PM | #166 |
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2000lb trailer for yaris YIKES!
These companies selling 2000lb trailers are totally !
BEWARE! I am moving Houston to Western Mass and was looking into a small uhaul trailer rental with high hopes. Of course I took a look at my owners manual and found: Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg (lb.) 383 (845) Towing capacity∗3 (trailer + cargo weight) kg (lb.) 318 (700) ∗1: With P175/65R14 81S tires ∗2: With P185/60R15 84T tires ∗3: For Canada only Not sure about the Canada only note. I'm sure its safe to tow small items and I think a hitch could be convenient addition. Stay safe ya'll! |
06-17-2015, 08:20 PM | #167 |
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Hoverlift by Hoverround
I am handicapped but can still drive. It saddens me to read these post. I want to by hoverlift, but not for my hoverround wheelchair. I have a foldup that weights 48#. it won't fit in the trunk. So, the hoverlift wt. is 80#, Swing arm is 40#, and my chair is 48#. Total 168#. Hoverlift is not a trailer. I don't see why I couldn't use this. What is your opinions? Thank you
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06-17-2015, 08:41 PM | #168 | |
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08-17-2015, 03:33 PM | #169 |
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Here's something to share. Picked this up end of last year. Its around 1,300 lbs. Just started to go through reconstruction phase with it. Its in desperate need of help. It was towed 50 miles back home and no problems along the way. It honestly felt great behind the Yaris. I had spotter vehicles in front and back of me incase something went wrong. It was sitting for a real long time and wood has lots of rot. Was just hoping it stayed in one piece to make it home which it did. :-) I feel comfortable to pull it again if I have to. However, because most likely I will be loading it up for camping, I will use a truck to get this task done. Gave into buying Truck so it will handle this very easy. I will use the yaris to haul locally if needed since I know the terrain and trailer won't be loaded up for that use. Be Safe! |
12-21-2015, 07:59 PM | #170 |
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Anyone investigated adding a transmission temperature gauge?
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01-18-2016, 01:06 PM | #171 |
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Temp gauge not needed on the manual transmission but will admit if my car was automatic I would not use it to tow.
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01-18-2016, 05:22 PM | #172 |
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Here in Australia my third gen Yaris manual lists maximum towing load as 900kg (1984 pounds) with trailer brakes, or 500kg (1216 pounds) without trailer brakes.
The manual also recommends not using 5th gear on a manual transmission and leaving an auto transmission in "3" while towing. This is to maintain engine braking and electrical charging efficiency... The same limits are applied for both the 1NZ-FE and 2NZ-FE engines. Last edited by kevinj93; 01-18-2016 at 05:37 PM. |
01-18-2016, 10:51 PM | #173 | |
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01-19-2016, 03:52 PM | #174 |
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Exact wording from the manual is:-
"To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or 5 (vehicles with a manual transmission)." I may have misread this, it might only refer to times when using engine braking. I think the idea is that there will be an additional load on the electrical system from the trailer lights. Here, large trailers (not sure of the exact size) and caravans are required to have additional "clearance lights" showing the width, length and height of the trailer, which would add additional current requirements at night. Last edited by kevinj93; 01-19-2016 at 04:20 PM. |
08-23-2016, 03:58 PM | #175 |
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So, speaking of towing...
My Yaris hauled a 4x4 utility trailer from Ontario to B.C. without any issues. 4500 KM via the Canada route. Took it easy, I don't think I went over 107 kph the entire time and everything went fine. Still kind of surprised how such a tiny engine could still be pretty peppy uphill! |
09-16-2016, 09:07 AM | #176 |
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09-17-2016, 10:16 PM | #177 |
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Awesome!
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01-08-2017, 01:28 AM | #178 |
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I am looking to install a hitch, either Curt or Hidden. Do either of those require to cut the body to fit? The lady at the trailer place told me that in order to put a hitch on the back they had to cut bumper no matter which hitch I used. Is this true? I thought the Hidden hitch fits underneath the bumper?? Please help, I need to pick up my trailer next week and need something installed soon!
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01-08-2017, 06:41 AM | #179 | |
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01-11-2017, 08:38 PM | #180 |
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I put a Curt hitch on my 2010 HB and did not have to cut anything. Bill
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