|
04-21-2011, 06:26 AM | #55 |
Drives: 2006 Yaris RS 5DR White Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 19
|
I would be worried doing something like this in the states. To many sue happy lawyers wanting to eat anything alive for free. In Canada, I would certainly do it if needed. We are not talking hauling a camper long distances on a regular basis. More like I need to haul some materials from the local home depot once in a blue moon. The car is actually rated to take 1200lbs towing capacity in Europe and by adding brakes to the trailer you up that to over 1500lbs. This basically says the weak point is only braking up to 1200 lbs and then other weaknesses kick in after 1500lbs if you take care of the braking. My wife's Nissan cube is rated for 0 and so is the Versa. This is most likely based on the cvt tranny and it's 10 year 200,000 mile warranty That being said, we do have a hitch on the cube and we do occasionally tow the PWC in summer and the sled in winter. We do not tow across country, longest distance ever covered is about an hour. If the tranny does ever have problems on the cube and they ask about the hitch, no problem, we are avid cyclists and do have a bike rack for the hitch. We never tow anything as this is not allowed.
Last edited by Midnightsun; 04-21-2011 at 07:42 AM. |
04-23-2011, 06:13 AM | #56 |
Going Retro
Drives: '09 Tacoma | '90 Tercel Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Monroe, NJ
Posts: 148
|
I'll follow the european tow limits (equal to vehicle weight) since I actually know how to drive a trailer.
I towed a Uhaul 5x8 recently to Albany, NY, loaded it up with about 800 lbs. of stuff, then towed the full trailer back home. 55 MPH both ways - no drama. Just kept it in 4th gear and 3rd on some of the steeper climbs. I don't see what the big tow scare is. |
04-24-2011, 12:18 AM | #57 | |
Drives: 2008 5 sp. LB Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Idahoi
Posts: 268
|
Quote:
|
|
04-24-2011, 07:14 AM | #58 |
Drives: 09 Yaris 3dr HB, BRZ Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: GTA
Posts: 222
|
Has anyone ordered that toyota trailer hitch from overseas? I like the way that one attaches.
I am considering a trailer to tow a streetbike every once in a while, its good to know that the yaris's limits are actually higher elsewhere when its the same car! My bike is 600lbs easily so add trailer and I will be at the canadian limit and then some. |
09-13-2011, 04:38 PM | #59 |
I've made a post!
Drives: 08 Yaris HB Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: TX
Posts: 1
|
I've got an 08 Yaris HB 5 speed. I'm towing 854lbs (trailer and load) , (3.5x5 Carry On cargo trailer from Lowes). I've tested this rig on very steep gravel roads, freeway, winding country roads etc. I don't exceed the 1585lb. GVWR. My advice? 1) Balance your load. 2) Stay at 65mph. 3) Keep the trailer profile below the back hatch window.
4) Keep your tires, brakes, struts/shocks in good condition. 5) Change your oil every 3000 miles. I'll give update about any problems I encounter. So far so good. Slow down, pay attention and enjoy your Yaris. |
09-17-2011, 08:59 AM | #60 | |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Hatchback CE Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: RR4 St. Marys, Ont., Canada
Posts: 25
|
Quote:
The overall weights are not a problem but with the window so far back on the trailer your tongue weight would not be enough based on total weight of trailer & load. I also haul a trailer occasionally with my Yaris & if the weights stay reasonable with the proper tongue weight you hardly know it's there. |
|
09-17-2011, 09:43 AM | #61 |
1NZ-6spd
Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,967
|
Pulling heavy things with any small car usually isn't a problem. Stopping it is. But the Yaris and Echo have pretty good brakes, so an extra 1000lbs should be in it realm of capabilities.
Think about it, you put 4 250lbs guys in it plus a trunk full of beer on the way to the cottage and you're well over the GVWR but the car isn't going to fail. And Yankee Spy, GVWR is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (meaning the total weight of everything, including the car, fuel, luggage and passengers). The car itself weighs in at over 2300 lbs, so I think your 1585 lbs is a little shy. If you meant 1585Kg, >3494 lbs, then you might be right. |
09-18-2011, 06:53 AM | #62 |
Drives: 2009 5dr Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Crofton, MD
Posts: 21
|
I tow quite a bit.
Whether it be towing my bike to the shop or hauling lawn mowers between jobs I have had no serious issues.
Watch your weight and balance like other have previously mentioned and if at all possible stick to smooth roads, bumpy roads and heavy trailers make a very unhappy Yaris. |
09-18-2011, 11:59 PM | #63 | |
Oh what a feeling
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 56
|
Quote:
I've been researching the 11050 hitch. It does seem to be vastly superior than the DrawTite and Hidden. But I just took a peek at the but-t of my Yaris, and it seems to me the 11050 would be a pain to install. Has anyone experience with installing the 11050? |
|
09-19-2011, 09:46 AM | #64 |
Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Angus, Ontario
Posts: 1,891
|
keep in mind for all people towing with a yaris, the limit set in your region will be the limit on the ownership and in the government database.
in canada if the mto officer knows any specific towing details on the yaris and see's u with something that yes your car is capable of but is prob over the listed limit he(or she) will pull you over and pull out the portable scales and weigh your load. keep that in mind sources: tow truck driver, we gets calls all the time from mto and opp to tow an unsafe trailer (in reality the trailer is more then safe but its over the towing limit of the car) also some tow trucks caught (a Ford F350 suspension/engine can hold and tow a fully loaded cube van but not according to mto)
__________________
If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it |
09-23-2011, 04:08 PM | #65 | |
Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SG Valley, SoCal
Posts: 237
|
Quote:
I've seen people towing U-Haul trailers passing people on the freeway as if the trailer wasn't there (narrowly missing cars they are trying to pass). Just be aware and drive within the limits of the load, vehicle and the driver. Regarding my patio door, why would I want to go any faster and/or go on the freeway? The point is to get a new unbroken door with windows home to replace a broken one. The last thing I needed was to make another trip and spend another $400. |
|
09-25-2011, 02:25 AM | #66 | |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Hatchback CE Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: RR4 St. Marys, Ont., Canada
Posts: 25
|
Quote:
They way you loaded your patio door on the trailer created an unsafe situation by having more weight behind the wheels than in front of them. Your tongue weight would not be near 10% of your trailer & load weight. This makes the trailer unstable even at legal road speeds. |
|
09-25-2011, 05:03 PM | #67 |
Drives: 2010 3dr LB Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SE Mass
Posts: 91
|
When my Yaris is out of warranty I will put a trailer hitch on it and not look back. I had a 1983 Dodge Colt 4dr HB with a 1.4 litre engine and a 4 speed Twin Stick transmission (that gave it a 15 percent under drive) that had a hitch mounted to the bumper. I regularly towed a 15 foot fiberglass Sears boat with a 40 hp motor and also used it twice to tow a 6 x 9 trailer loaded with 2x6 by 8' lumber that was the lower level framing for a 28' x 50' modular house. I don't know the exact weight but would think it was at least 2000 pounds. The Yaris engine is definitely more powerful and I am pretty certain the brakes are stronger also. It is up to each individual to make (and live with) their own choice in this regard. Bill C
Last edited by billfires; 10-09-2011 at 08:44 PM. Reason: spelling |
09-26-2011, 04:37 PM | #68 | |
Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SG Valley, SoCal
Posts: 237
|
Quote:
Not trying to argue here, but wow, you can tell all this from a single picture? Looking at just the picture, I can't even tell if the middle of the patio door was right on top of the trailer's axle or 18" behind the axle. All I can see is a patio door extending out of the trailer. If you don't want anyone to tow with a Yaris, just say that the owner's manual specifically says not to. No need to pull a CSI from a single picture when you weren't even there. Unsafe situation? I'm glad I made it home alive... |
|
09-26-2011, 10:33 PM | #69 |
1NZ-6spd
Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,967
|
It's fairly obvious that there's more sticking out behind the wheel than in front but sometimes you just have to do it.
|
10-07-2011, 07:39 PM | #70 |
Drives: yaris Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: venezuela
Posts: 2
|
wow, sorry for that car. much weight
|
02-27-2012, 07:52 PM | #71 |
The Martian
|
I pushed the limit
I had a friends 7500Lb 2005 F150 FX4 break down on our way to the shop, so what did I do? I hooked my towstrap to it of course! I pulled him approximately 6 miles at speeds up to 45 mph. The big struggle was having to stop at a stoplight on a 10% grade which I thought was going to completely burn the clutch out >.<
I have a curt class 1 hitch and regularly pull my ATV trailer with it and have moved from WV to GA towing a 1900 pound U-haul trailer with little incident as long as I kept at 65 and ensured massive stopping distance when any sort of water was on the roads. I think Garm posted a grainy picture of it awhile back on here. Yes, I would say a yaris can tow a small trailer
__________________
"The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker. |
02-27-2012, 08:26 PM | #72 |
1NZ-6spd
Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,967
|
Haha sick! But next time don't worry about slipping the clutch, just let your tires peel out until you can get going. It's a hell-of-a-lot cheaper to change two tires than to change a clutch.
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW | VitzBoy | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 7 | 09-20-2023 07:50 AM |
News : 2007 Toyota Yaris - the little Euro's official arrival | VitzBoy | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 9 | 06-06-2017 12:51 AM |
2007 Yaris Pricing Info ! | YarisBueller | New YARIS Purchase Forum | 104 | 06-24-2009 04:54 PM |
Yaris Curb Weight, difference LB vs Sedan | CASTREX | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 14 | 12-12-2006 09:50 AM |