Towing Capacity of a 2012 Toyota Prius V

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I have a 2102 Prius V3. Will this hitch allow me to tow a boat and trailer weight approximately 3250 lbs

asked by: Tim

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According to the owner's manual for your 2012 Toyota Prius V, "Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers."

If you choose to do so anyway you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. For this, I recommend using the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7192, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118610, and the Curt Fusion Ball Mount part # C45155 if the trailer has a 2" coupler.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 2

Thanks for the photo and there is absolutely a hitch you can install on your 2012 Toyota Prius v, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7192, which will allow you to use your Thule bike rack with a 2" shank. This is the only hitch that fits…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

We have the sleeve adapter part #C21100 which is designed to fit a 1 inch ball mount hole diameter and allow a hitch ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank fit it.

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Answer 10

For your 2012 Toyota Prius V, you can use the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #306-X7192. This is the only 2 inch hitch compatible with your vehicle. I've attached the installation instructions as well as…

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Answer 12

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