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 1

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7178 is a great hitch for your 2012 Toyota Prius and will be able to handle the 300 lb weight of your motorcycle and the motorcycle rack (if the 300 lbs you mentioned includes both), but I'm not…

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Answer 2

Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out! I believe you're asking about the Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes #TH69XE. You can park with it in the "stored" position, but since it doesn't fold up next to the vehicle you won't really be…

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For a 1-1/4 inch Class I hitch with a concealed crossbar like the Class III EcoHitch #306-X7192 you'd looked at, I'd recommend the Draw-Tite #24967. As you can see from the provided photo, the only portion of the hitch visible from the rear…

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Answer 4

As long as you don't exceed the 300 lb tongue weight capacity of the #306-X7178 hitch (which includes the 80 with the #306-X7178 EcoHitch for a 2014 Toyota Prius. I've linked to an installation video for the hitch as well as to a product…

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Answer 5

Your 2012 Toyota Prius v can absolutely have a trailer hitch installed. I can't speak for U-Haul but we have a number of different trailer hitches that fit your '12 Prius v. The best option, if you want the cleanest look, is the EcoHitch…

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Answer 6

Hey Becky, thanks for reaching out! The 2" Curt Rack Receiver #C92NR that you purchased unfortunately isn't a fit for your 2013 Toyota Prius v (it fits a 2023 - 2024 Toyota BZ4X OR 2023 - 2024 Subaru Solterra) but if you really want that…

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Answer 7

Ok, we can definitely get you set up to carry four bikes with your 2014 Toyota Prius v, and you are correct that in order to do that you will need a trailer hitch receiver and a hitch-mounted bike rack. First off, let's start with the hitch, and…

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Answer 8

Hey Genya, thanks for reaching out and giving me all of the details! The correct replacement strip for the Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack #TH86RG on your 2015 Audi A3 is the Kit #1500052989, which is just 2 sets of the 54242 that you found on the Thule…

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Answer 9

I have another option for you, but the Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass - 7-Way RV to 7-Way RV - Vehicle End #20142 has built in resistors for vehicles with a lamp-out error and and since the lights are working properly when…

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Answer 10

If you already have Thule Aero bars for your 2002 Toyota Sienna you are looking for the legs and fit kit for your 2012 Toyota Prius v then the legs would be the Evo Clamp Feet #TH710501 and the Fit Kit is part #TH145129. Please note that that the…

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Answer 11

You can definitely send in a picture for me to verify a tow mirror fit for your 2003 Ford E-350. If you have manual mirrors then you should be able to use the K-Source part #KS61202F for the driver side and part #KS61201F for the passenger side. If…

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Answer 12

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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