Towing a 16 foot camper trailer - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

DandiDani · 02-06-2010, 03:41 PM

well that sux. i would never risk it

jambo101 · 02-07-2010, 11:59 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, 12:04 PM

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, 02:48 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?

Kongo-Otto · 02-07-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

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

Right out of my cars papers, yes.

This is the official data from the Toyota UK website:

WeeYari · 02-12-2010, 03:13 PM

Length is not a factor. What is a factor is the actual weight, and the tongue weight of the trailer in question. Find out those numbers and post them up.

firebob · 02-14-2010, 11:17 AM

I saw this today and thought I should post it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4MQE...esh+div-r-5-HM

thewifesyaris · 02-14-2010, 11:42 PM

If only!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XL0TysIn0

thewifesyaris · 02-14-2010, 11:47 PM

Or!
http://www.golittleguy.com/teardrops/

Snyprwlf47 · 02-15-2010, 02:04 AM

My hitch was rated for 2000 pounds and my trailer was roughly 1200lbs fully loaded. I had no problems with power but the trailer controlled the car more than I controlled the trailer0-0

exit90a · 02-17-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyprwlf47

My hitch was rated for 2000 pounds and my trailer was roughly 1200lbs fully loaded. I had no problems with power but the trailer controlled the car more than I controlled the trailer0-0

If you towed 1200lbs for 700 miles then I'm not gonna sweat towing my motorcycles to the track. Was the hitch a rental or do you still have it installed? Any idea of the make/model of the hitch? Thanks.

Snyprwlf47 · 02-17-2010, 11:20 PM

I bought the hitch. I haven't gotten around to taking it off. I believe it was a Curt Class 1 sport hitch. No place nearby had it in stock AT ALL, I had to order it from advance. I plan on using it later to haul my quad around. You can call U-Haul to see if they have it. The weight of the trailer tried to throw the car around alot. I also ended up in the middle of the first intersection I came to due to the huge increase in braking distance. This is not something that someone inexperienced with trailers should attempt.

smell my finger · 03-17-2010, 08:18 PM

I love it!

02-06-2010, 03:41 PM	#1
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 __________________

02-12-2010, 03:13 PM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Length is not a factor. What is a factor is the actual weight, and the tongue weight of the trailer in question. Find out those numbers and post them up. __________________

02-14-2010, 11:17 AM	#7
firebob Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 236	I saw this today and thought I should post it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4MQE...esh+div-r-5-HM __________________ 09, 3 door lift back, auto. I live on the road with my wife. We travel as needed for our work and drive up to 4,500 miles in a bad week.

02-14-2010, 11:42 PM	#8
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	If only! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XL0TysIn0 __________________ Two Yari on home!

02-14-2010, 11:47 PM	#9
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	Or! http://www.golittleguy.com/teardrops/ __________________ Two Yari on home!

02-07-2010, 11:59 AM	#2
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, 12:04 PM	#3
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.

02-15-2010, 02:04 AM	#10
Snyprwlf47 The Martian Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cannelton, WV Posts: 208	My hitch was rated for 2000 pounds and my trailer was roughly 1200lbs fully loaded. I had no problems with power but the trailer controlled the car more than I controlled the trailer0-0 __________________ "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker.

02-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#12
Snyprwlf47 The Martian Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cannelton, WV Posts: 208	I bought the hitch. I haven't gotten around to taking it off. I believe it was a Curt Class 1 sport hitch. No place nearby had it in stock AT ALL, I had to order it from advance. I plan on using it later to haul my quad around. You can call U-Haul to see if they have it. The weight of the trailer tried to throw the car around alot. I also ended up in the middle of the first intersection I came to due to the huge increase in braking distance. This is not something that someone inexperienced with trailers should attempt. __________________ "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker.

03-17-2010, 08:18 PM	#13
smell my finger Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 46	I love it!

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