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firedawg182
Explorer
Nov 05, 2017

hydraulic lift in receiver on class A towing a Prius

I saw this last spring, a class A towing a Prius. From under the front of the car extends a heavy tube or pipe with a 2 inch hitch on it. This sitting on a 2 inch ball that is attached to a vertical slide on a lift device installed in the receiver on the back of the rv. I believe the Prius is driven up to position the hitch over the ball, after the latch is applied the slide raises the front wheels of the car for towing. I never got to talk to the owner and I can't find this device on the internet has anyone seen this? I would really like to find more information on this device.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Nov 05, 2017
    We have an OP who tows with something that looks like you mentioned. I'm sure he'll be by and tell you. I'd think it'd take a DP (which he has) or Super C to carry that much load, that far back.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Nov 05, 2017
    Interesting, the manual for our 2010 Prius said it could only be towed with all 4 wheels off the ground.
    Has that changed?
  • RedRollingRoadb's avatar
    RedRollingRoadb
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2017
    I have often wondered why the lift couldn't be modified or installed for use on a motorhome. Guess I won't have to wonder any longer or reinvent the wheel.
  • lryrob9301's avatar
    lryrob9301
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2017
    ScottG wrote:
    Interesting, the manual for our 2010 Prius said it could only be towed with all 4 wheels off the ground.
    Has that changed?


    There is no reason a Prius cannot be towed on a dolly or a front end lift arrangement. It is a FWD vehicle like any other FWD vehicle.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Nov 05, 2017
    For what it's worth, the only references I've seen to this type of lift being used on an RV, have been on Class A Diesel Pushers with Three Axles. The weight being lifted, and the leverage arm to the rear of the coach, demand a very strong frame and a lot of rear axle reserve capacity.
  • dave17352's avatar
    dave17352
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2017
    Looks like you if you can't get the strap on you just go without it.:) I find it odd they didn't show the fellow finish the procedure.
  • STBRetired's avatar
    STBRetired
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2017
    dave17352 wrote:
    Looks like you if you can't get the strap on you just go without it.:) I find it odd they didn't show the fellow finish the procedure.
    Maybe it's a quick grab and dash by a stealthy repo man in a MH.:D

    Cool idea, but there doesn't seem to be much clearance under the MH with that mechanism.

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