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

Kongo-Otto · 02-07-2010, 03:04 PM

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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:

bankrobber · 02-07-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Why not....

I do not believe the Yaris is actually towing the trailer. If you look you will see too much distance between trailer and back of car. No way tounge is that long

CTScott · 02-07-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bankrobber

I do not believe the Yaris is actually towing the trailer. If you look you will see too much distance between trailer and back of car. No way tounge is that long

Some of the Uhaul trailers have crazy long tongues. A longer tongue makes it easier to back up without jackknifing as quickly.

fmicle's picture is a good example:

cadroncreek1 · 02-12-2010, 02:34 PM

Well i lied...the trailer is actually 12 foot so is it possible now??

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, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bankrobber

I do not believe the Yaris is actually towing the trailer. If you look you will see too much distance between trailer and back of car. No way tounge is that long

No I definitely towed that thing 700 miles^-^

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

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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!

02-12-2010, 02:34 PM	#22
cadroncreek1 Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GUY, AR Posts: 3	trailer is 12 foot Well i lied...the trailer is actually 12 foot so is it possible now??

02-12-2010, 03:13 PM	#23
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	#24
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	#25
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	#26
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!

02-15-2010, 02:04 AM	#28
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	#30
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	#31
smell my finger Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 46	I love it!

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