Anyone Have a trailer hitch on a Yaris??

[grilled cheeseus]

I built a thing a few months ago!







Weighs 820 lbs with a mattress inside, maybe 50 lbs on the tongue. I installed air helper springs in the rear of the Yaris, which stiffens up the rear suspension so that it doesn't sag. Driven it about 500 miles so far, from interstate highways to dirt forest service roads. The rig has limited power going up hills (like a semi truck), but no stability or braking issues, even at the limits of traction. Still around 28-30 MPG.

[jayeh]

Originally Posted by blktiger60

Took my little harbor freight trailer mod on a 450+ mile trip (one way) to Astoria Ore. Down through the Columbia river gorge at speeds reaching 90MPH. Had vacation gear in it, not a lot of weight. Those are aftermarket LED taillights.

I had the same trailer! Bought it used for way too much Money and spent way too much Money repairing it, but it gave me no trouble being towed across Canada. Now I want to buy another one - but brand new. How hard is it to build?

Originally Posted by grilled cheeseus

I built a thing a few months ago!







Weighs 820 lbs with a mattress inside, maybe 50 lbs on the tongue. I installed air helper springs in the rear of the Yaris, which stiffens up the rear suspension so that it doesn't sag. Driven it about 500 miles so far, from interstate highways to dirt forest service roads. The rig has limited power going up hills (like a semi truck), but no stability or braking issues, even at the limits of traction. Still around 28-30 MPG.

That is impressive!