Recommended Hitch and Small Trailer for 2009 Toyota Prius
Question:
Im interested in the hitch for my 2009 Prius But Id like to look at some small trailers first
asked by: Louis M
Helpful Expert Reply:
I'd highly recommend you check your owners manual or with Toyota about using the Prius for towing. I do know that they don't recommend it for certain model years.
I'd recommend Draw-Tite part # 24808.
If you decide to use the vehicle for towing, you would also need a ball mount and trailer wiring harness like part # 118505. The size trailer ball you need would depend on the trailer you use. The smaller utility trailers would use a 1-7/8 inch diameter ball like part # 19256 or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. I've linked to an install video for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness.
We do offer a few small trailers, for carrying mobility scooters/wheelchairs, motorcycles, kayaks, etc which you can see by clicking the provided link.
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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 1-9/16" 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
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Draw-Tite
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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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