Can a Class I Hitch on 2012 Toyota Prius Carry a Jazzy Power Chair and Carrier
Question:
Can a class 1 hitch that is mounted to 2012 Toyota Prius, carry a Jazzy plus the carriers weight. I have been looking at you Draw-Tight Class 1 hitch.
asked by: Richard R
Expert Reply:
All hitches offered for your 2012 Toyota Prius are light-duty Class I types like the Draw-Tite # 24847 that you referenced. You can see all available hitches using the link at right. All share the same 1-1/4-inch receiver size and 200-lb tongue weight rating.
Pride Mobility makes many versions of the Jazzy power chair and the 1450-Series for example weighs in the range of 200-lbs without its 52-lb battery. Therefore that particular chair by itself - even before you add the weight of a carrier - is right at or over the capacity for any of the Class I hitches.
For your Prius to transport a power chair such as the Jazzy you will need instead a small trailer. A local outdoor or farm store is a good place to check for a small utility trailer that has the size and weight capacity you need for your Jazzy power chair.
Along with your hitch you will need a ball mount like # 3593, hitch ball # 19258 and trailer wiring harness # 118505 if the trailer has lights.
Installation videos for the hitch and wiring are linked for you along with several helpful articles on hitch installation and towing.
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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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 Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- 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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