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    Update on Towing with Prius

    For the strongest, best-built hitch I've seen: Torklift Central | About Us I'd call and ask them about plans for the hitch you want. They're not...
    Post by: chipr, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Update on Towing with Prius

    I drove my Gen2 like a truck. Loading. Towing. Hills. Pedal-to-metal. I once asked my wife and son to disembark ("Jump out! Now!") so that I could...
    Post by: chipr, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How much weight can a prius tow in a trailer?

    Yes. My real concern for towing is not the couple hundred lbs tongue weight, nor the longer stopping distance, but the ton of weight behind me,...
    Post by: chipr, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    More fuel than tank capacity

    I've pumped 3 us gallons into my Prius v, after the pump kicked off, on more than one occasion. Also, the tank holds something between 10-15...
    Post by: chipr, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    I'm interested in your '06. Are you expecting >$1500?

    I'm interested in your '06. Are you expecting >$1500?
    Profile Post by chipr for jhg, Jan 16, 2017
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    When did they add the OEM traction control disable button?

    Here's a video of Joseph Telmo from University of Toyota when they announced the v. Around 13:00 he gets a little technical, and mentions that the...
    Post by: chipr, Jan 16, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    When did they add the OEM traction control disable button?

    I wish the 2014 had a TRAC disable button. I've used the "Brake; ON; P/2x gas; N/2x gas; P/2x gas; READY" method, but I would like to know what...
    Post by: chipr, Jan 16, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    When did they add the OEM traction control disable button?

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    Post by: chipr, Jan 16, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    When did they add the OEM traction control disable button?

    I have a 2014 v 5 with moonroofs, and there is no TRAC disable button.
    Post by: chipr, Jan 16, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    How much weight can a prius tow in a trailer?

    Ouch. It's never painless, but I hope it was quick.
    Post by: chipr, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2" hitch for 2012 Prius v

    Irisius, I wouldn't worry about the leverage of the Thule T2 with 4 bikes, but that's just me. The added weight affects performance, handling, and...
    Post by: chipr, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    2" hitch for 2012 Prius v

    I visited the Torklift folks in Kent, WA. They have a sizeable operation doing a lot of custom trailer hitch work, as well as their factory a few...
    Post by: chipr, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    2006-16 car: 2005/07 Rebuilt, all bells&whistles and Curt hitch (73k miles driven) now: 2014 v...

    2006-16 car: 2005/07 Rebuilt, all bells&whistles and Curt hitch (73k miles driven) now: 2014 v Rebuilt with ATP, Moonroof and Torklift hitch
    Status Update by chipr, Jan 9, 2017
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    My Curt Hitch & Tow Ready 65855 Carrier :)

    Looks great! I decided to go with the Torklift x7192, as it has the 2" receiver I need to support the Thule T2 rack to haul my heavy e-bikes. (Not...
    Post by: chipr, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    My Prius v (lowercase v) Mods

    e.g. Vashon Island is exempt from King County/WA's smog test
    Post by: chipr, Jan 9, 2017 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications