Prius lift for towing

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by gilga, Jul 11, 2016.

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  1. gilga

    gilga Junior Member

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    I installed a towing hitch but the clearance is a bit low. Do other owners use suspension lifting kits for towing? Lastly I am not towing much weight. The trailer that I intend to get will be 200 to 300 lbs and the cargo will be 500-600 lbs. I've read that a prius will handle up to 900 lbs at low speed (60mph on the freeway).
     
    #1 gilga, Jul 11, 2016
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    In the US, Toyota rates the Prius at 0 lbs. You are on your own.
     
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    I use this Curt-Manufacturing-CURT-45014-Class-II-1-1-4-Ball-Mount. It has a 5 inch rise that brings the trailer almost level. I keep the tongue weight about 100 -120 lbs with no suspension mods. Trailer is 4x8 2ft high. No problems with handling. 42mpg at 65mph
     
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