Midsize car for towing
I want to buy a new midsize car that can tow a small trailer. The trailer and load together weigh just 500 pounds. I use it on flat terrain. The car does not have to be "rated" for towing, but towi...
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Ayrehead wrote:
In answer to some questions, the current Corolla owners manual says: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.
And yes, the weight is 500.
That they even downplay a receiver for a mobility scooter or bike rack makes me wonder if the problem isn't the total lack of a frame or any structural supports.
There probably isn't a single piece of metal on there capable of any added stress beyond carrying the vehicle itself.
