Towing capacity

people don't just tow power boats. utility trailers, cargo racks, etc. i had a 18 foot sail boat for years with an old 1979 economy car that towed very well. the boat was some 1000 pounds.

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It woud appear that the hybrid insight would have some information reguarding its towing capacity. if there is any at all? Lets fACE IT EVEN A 50CC SCOOTER CAN TOW!! something? Kirk

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Damn Highlander Hybrids- good for nothing they are...

I have a Toyota highlander hybrid when I take off on a hill with a trailer attached, even with less than 2500 lbs. On gravel or snow or ice
UV shuts down and will not move. The engine will not rev or spin the tires. It just sits there until the trailer is disconnected. One time I was pulling a trailer and hit an icy section on the road. The car lost all power and coasted to a stop. There was nothing I could do. My 2nd car drove right up. I had to disconnect the trailer and drive the car up the road and have the trailer towed. Another time I have a small 5’x8’ utility trailer of 1000 lb max capacity with 12” tires. I loaded it with 1000 lbs of firewood. It was on a packed gravel hill. The SUV would move about 1 foot and loose power. I had to go get my gutless ’96 Ford Ranger 4 cyl 2wd to pull it up the hill. Now they seem to take the position that the hybrids are designed to shut down. I purchased this hybrid because it had a towing capacity of 3500 lbs and had a third row seat. It is my concern that this problem represents a safety concern. I know most people are not aware of this problem. The dealer told me they are aware the problem exists I do love the power and comfort of the SUV, but be warned if you stop on a hill on wet pavement. The above is my personal opinion and experience.

Any more info on this topic? I am considering this car as a tow vehicle for my 20' boat.

Chey now makes a Tahoe Hybrid. It doesn't get the mileage of the Highlander, but it does a lot better than the standard Tahoe. I'm not sure how it tows.
That being said, It may not be practical to tow a boat and try to get good mileage. My advice is get a small cheap car you can use to it's capacity. You will get better mileage than any suv hybrid and keep the miles of your hauler.

I'm also looking for a suv with towing capacity to pull our 18ft boat with good gas mileage. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know. Thanks.

I can't comment for everyone, but for me, I tow a boat very infrequently so I'm looking for hybrid SUV that gets good mileage most of the time and I'm willing to accept that when I tow the boat the mileage will go down.

I think everyone understands that you don't get good mileage when you tow - but some of us want a hybrid SUV that gets good mileage most of the time but can also tow a 5000 lb boat from time to time.

I ddon't care about good mileage when I tow. I am not towing all the time. I just want to know if they WILL tow! In ice, snow and gravel.
Doesn't sound like I would be satisfied at all

I bought a 19 feet boat, now I need to buy SUV to toe it, I am buying a used old SUV, Can anybody tell me which brand I should look for in terms of towing capacity and durability? The SUV has also to be good on sand!

Thank you all

Like family fun 2 I also carry a lot of firewood due to the firewood rack business I own. I'm just very nervous that a hybrid won't be up to the task, but I think that's just my own lack of knowledge on the subject. It looks like there's a thriving community here, so I'm going to see what I can learn. Thanks!

How much does the sailboat weigh?

Does anyone know about the new 2012 Ford Escape hybrid? Towing capacity? MPG? Any sites that you know that are tracking this? Thanks!

I am about to buy a 2009 Toyota highlander hybrid. I am going to need to tow my pop-up with it and after reading your blog am worried. What year was the highlander hybrid that you had so much trouble with.

Hi all,

Just a quick note. I am towing a 850 lbs (dry weight) living lite 8 ft tent trailer with my honda accord hybrid (2005). No problems to date. Drive cautiously and give yourself lotsa room to stop. No rush no fuss!

I have a 2009 Highlander hybrid, I tow a 16 foot Smoker craft. Much less than the 3500 pound rating. I tow on the highway, through loose sand. I have had absolutely no problem, it is a champ!!