Towing a trailer, anyone?

[360cubes]

Originally Posted by nemelek

This issue comes up ever few months. Personally I feel that a small trailer under the 700 pound limit would be ok. However having been involved in 2 personal injury lawsuits in my life (one as a plaintive and the other has a defendant) I wouldn’t put anything past the insurance companies or lawyers if you were involved in an accident while towing.

Liability is of great concern, especially not to exceed GVWR or GCWR. If no GCWR is specified then it's an open playing field as Toyota manual says that the Yaris isn't recommended to tow, it doesn't state that you 'cannot tow'. Just abide by the weight sticker in the door jamb. If no GCWR is specified then use your best judgement. I wouldn't exceed 1000lbs without aftermarket brakes, let alone trying to pull a 2000lb load like the euro folks.

A tip on what NOT to pull with a compact: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfZ1N56qjY

[WolfWings]

Originally Posted by 360cubes

I wouldn't exceed 1000lbs without aftermarket brakes, let alone trying to pull a 2000lb load like the euro folks.

That's something I entirely agree with. Thus why I said only go over the 700lbs point if you have a trailer with brakes on it, so it does a good chunk of the slowing instead of basically rear-ending your car every time you try to slow down.