Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2014 Toyota Prius 4
Question:
I have a Prius 4. 2014, Can I pull a pop-up trailer of 1400 pounds with the Hitch C11276 ? If yes do II need lights, which And how can I install them. Please reply as soon as possible. thank you
asked by: Elsa F
Expert Reply:
As far as whether or not you can tow a trailer with your 2014 Toyota Prius you will need to check the owners manual or with a Toyota dealer for the final say on that. Our understanding is that Toyota says that you cannot tow at all with your vehicle.
With that said, we have seen instances where people will do this anyways and parts are available to do so. For a hitch you can use the Curt # C11276, which is a confirmed fit on the 2014 Toyota Prius. For the wiring I recommend using the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118505 because of the reliability of the Tekonsha converter boxes.
In addition to those parts you would also need a ball mount and hitch ball. For the ball mount you can use the # C45025 which is compatible with Class I hitches like the C11276. You will also need a hitch ball with a 3/4" shank like the # C40001 (1-7/8" ball) or # C40018 (2" ball), and a hitch pin and clip like the # F-4.
I've linked some installation videos of these parts that you may want to refer back to if you're going to be installing these parts yourself.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Class I Drawbar - 5" Rise - 11-9/16" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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