Yaris Towing 1000 lbs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

firemachine69 · 01-31-2009, 09:11 PM

The HITCH itself is rated for that much: the vehicle may NOT legally tow anything IN THE UNITED STATES do to liability reasons. If you HAVE AN ACCIDENT (and only then) will you be legally held criminally responsible for someone's death, and if not, expect to be sued for everything you own.

Judge: "Your manual specifically states that towing is NOT recommended, why did you so believe you could go against the recommendation?"

Defendant: "Because I'm a hard-headed idiot?"

As well, the uni-frame is incredibly thin, making twisting a possibility at the attachment points.

ddongbap · 01-31-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

The HITCH itself is rated for that much: the vehicle may NOT legally tow anything IN THE UNITED STATES do to liability reasons. If you HAVE AN ACCIDENT (and only then) will you be legally held criminally responsible for someone's death, and if not, expect to be sued for everything you own.

Judge: "Your manual specifically states that towing is NOT recommended, why did you so believe you could go against the recommendation?"

Defendant: "Because I'm a hard-headed idiot?"

As well, the uni-frame is incredibly thin, making twisting a possibility at the attachment points.

Hey, I totally more-than-one-hundred-percent agree with this. X10 bro.

fmicle · 01-31-2010, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

The HITCH itself is rated for that much: the vehicle may NOT legally tow anything IN THE UNITED STATES do to liability reasons. If you HAVE AN ACCIDENT (and only then) will you be legally held criminally responsible for someone's death, and if not, expect to be sued for everything you own.

Judge: "Your manual specifically states that towing is NOT recommended, why did you so believe you could go against the recommendation?"

Defendant: "Because I'm a hard-headed idiot?"

As well, the uni-frame is incredibly thin, making twisting a possibility at the attachment points.

Defendant: I'm Canadian and the manual says for Canadian customers it's alright to tow up to 700 lbs!

So I guess if you kill someone while towing with a truck you'll be fine, no one will sue you for everything you own, right?

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01-31-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	The HITCH itself is rated for that much: the vehicle may NOT legally tow anything IN THE UNITED STATES do to liability reasons. If you HAVE AN ACCIDENT (and only then) will you be legally held criminally responsible for someone's death, and if not, expect to be sued for everything you own. Judge: "Your manual specifically states that towing is NOT recommended, why did you so believe you could go against the recommendation?" Defendant: "Because I'm a hard-headed idiot?" As well, the uni-frame is incredibly thin, making twisting a possibility at the attachment points.