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02-05-2010, 03:18 PM | #1 |
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Towing a 16 foot camper trailer
Can the yaris tow a 16 foot camper trailer? I lied it is actually 12 foot..my bad...
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02-05-2010, 03:26 PM | #2 |
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weight of trailer?
i would venture a big NO on that one....tow weight is only like 900 or 1000lbs MAX
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02-05-2010, 04:50 PM | #3 |
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only once, you did say you had a yaris?
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02-05-2010, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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02-05-2010, 05:44 PM | #5 |
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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 |
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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.
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02-06-2010, 12:46 PM | #7 |
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Yes. Going downhill with a tail wind.
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02-06-2010, 01:59 PM | #8 |
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Why not....
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02-06-2010, 02:01 PM | #9 |
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European Echo, pretty much as the OP is requesting:
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02-06-2010, 02:18 PM | #10 |
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That Blue Echo is sweet
I would'nt pull anything more than a Smart car, LOL!
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02-06-2010, 02:23 PM | #11 |
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i would never pull anything lol. those pics are funny tho
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02-06-2010, 02:26 PM | #12 |
Yes- I fit in it.
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That's a special European camper...it actually is pushing the car.
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02-06-2010, 02:28 PM | #13 |
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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
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02-06-2010, 02:30 PM | #14 |
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I remembered this from years ago... found it....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyJby-moUU |
02-06-2010, 02:41 PM | #15 |
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well that sux. i would never risk it
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02-07-2010, 10:59 AM | #16 |
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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
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02-07-2010, 11:04 AM | #17 |
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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. |
02-07-2010, 01:48 PM | #18 |
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Wow! That's a generous rating for a car with a 1.3L engine. Is that right out of your owner's manual?
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