Hybrid can tow 2000#...how many #s do you feel comfortable towing with it?

[jimmy fitzwell]

Actually the Pinto wagons didn’t have the explosion problem.

They were never recalled. But that "wood" might be kindling for the BBQ.

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[pxpaulx]

I believe that 1,500lbs is Mav's payload capacity. The weight of the trailer and its cargo should not be counted in, except the tongue weight.

The thing that was linked is a bed camper, sits in the bed, not something that is towed!

 

[Chris_G]

I personally don't feel comfortable towing anything. But for a $100 to get the electrical connector / hitch was a no brainer for me.
I'd rather have it than wish that I would have ordered it.

 

[hsinking1932]

The thing that was linked is a bed camper, sits in the bed, not something that is towed!

You are right. I thought we were discussing towing and did not notice it was a truck camper.

 

[hsinking1932]

Another alternative camper is 560 Ultra from Camp-Inn. It can hold my 3 kids and me in it.
https://tinycamper.com/raindrop560ultra.htm

The co-founder, Cary, told me the specific data about my configuration. I can say they really know and like their job from their prompt and detailed replies.

Edited to correct the Mav towing capacity.

 

[millertyme15]

I didn't buy mine to tow but if I was going too I would be buying a small trailer from Home Depot something like 4x6 or 5x8 so that I could carry home improvement lumber and other honey-do stuff that I didn't want hanging out of the bed or scratching up the top of the bed rail.. or maybe a tree-limb dumps haul... So I think I'm good for the 2000lbs rating...
Nice to see that others are figuring it out

Bought mine to tow, the Hybrid. Have a 5X8 utility trailer. I am thinking I should be good to go using that trailer and just watching the weight on the load in the trailer.

 

[CLH917]

Another alternative camper is 560 Ultra from Camp-Inn. It can hold my 3 kids and me in it.
https://tinycamper.com/raindrop560ultra.htm

The co-founder, Cary, told me the specific data about my configuration. I can say they really know and like their job from their prompt and detailed replies.

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Yikes, that thing starts at $23,410! That's about as much as a lot of peoples Hybrid Maverick lol. Looks pretty cool though, nevertheless.

 

[hsinking1932]

Yikes, that thing starts at $23,410! That's about as much as a lot of peoples Hybrid Maverick lol. Looks pretty cool though, nevertheless.

You are right about the price comparing. That is why I am jealous of those guys who can build a teardrop by themselves. However, booking a Mav cannot automatically transfer me to a maker or doer. I am still a buyer in the teardrop market, and it is boiling. SCAMP told me they were "sold out about 24 months right now." In contrast, Camp-Inn is reasonable. And they have some discount.

By the way, I make a mistake about Mav in TowCalculator. I wil correct it soon.

 

[Fred]

Just for a perspective....I wonder if the tow package is even worth getting on the hybrid?

Weights Of Various Sizes Of U-Haul Trailers

6×12 Cargo Trailer – 1,920 pounds (870 kg)
5×10 Cargo Trailer – 1,250 pounds (566 kg)
5×8 Cargo Trailer – 900 pounds (408 kg)
4×8 Cargo Trailer – 850 pounds (385 kg)
6×12 Utility Trailer with Ramp – 2,290 pounds (1,038 kg)
6×12 Utility Trailer w/o Ramp – 1,730 pounds (784 kg)
5×9 Utility Trailer – 1,240 pounds (562 kg)
5×8 Utility Trailer – 1,000 pounds (453 kg)
4×7 Utility Trailer – 630 pounds (285 kg)

 

[BDennis]

Only if what I was towing has an aux braking system.

 

[charlie]

Question for those who know...

I'm getting the hybrid. Are there pop-up campers and/or small fishing boats that will come in under/around the 2000lb mark?

These start at 1180# and go up to 1980#. Personally I'd stay with the lightest one I could live with.

 

[jimmy fitzwell]

Just for a perspective....I wonder if the tow package is even worth getting on the hybrid?

Weights Of Various Sizes Of U-Haul Trailers

6×12 Cargo Trailer – 1,920 pounds (870 kg)
5×10 Cargo Trailer – 1,250 pounds (566 kg)
5×8 Cargo Trailer – 900 pounds (408 kg)
4×8 Cargo Trailer – 850 pounds (385 kg)
6×12 Utility Trailer with Ramp – 2,290 pounds (1,038 kg)
6×12 Utility Trailer w/o Ramp – 1,730 pounds (784 kg)
5×9 Utility Trailer – 1,240 pounds (562 kg)
5×8 Utility Trailer – 1,000 pounds (453 kg)
4×7 Utility Trailer – 630 pounds (285 kg)

Hey D. I don't even think you can get the 4k tow package on Hybrid. You can get the hitch though! If you tow anything 1k lbs or more with the little Mav on the highway MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TRAILER BRAKES! Maybe 1.5k lbs if you like thrills. You need the 7 pin connector for brakes! The Hybrid Mav won't have that ability since it's just a 4 pin.
In town driving like Grandma? Load that 6x12 up. Each tire should hold 1920 lbs.
I don't really plan on towing much with the Mav. My little boat or utility trailer for dump runs, etc... sure. 4k on the highway? Never.
But I did order 4k tow. What you get for $745 just can't be beat. It's totally worth it!

 

[Ron Neal]

I am getting the tow pkg because I need to occasionally haul stuff that will be close to the 4k limit. If you stay within the limits and have trailer brakes I don't see any problems towing on the hwy. Having said that it's a small truck so one must be aware of your surroundings and of those other less than smart drivers.

 

[grumpyunk]

They were never recalled. But that "wood" might be kindling for the BBQ.

Really, the Chevrolet Vega had just as bad a Ronson or Zippo effect as the Pinto 2-door or hatchback. The media didn't want to hit on the beer-can engined Chevy, it was doing poorly enough without the whack on burning as it was.
The 2.3 really needed a 5-speed to be able to cruise without just spinning the engine so fast.
I liked my wagon, but everyone thought it was an Army vehicle in Dark Yellow Green Metallic. Yellow would have been nicer, but unavailable. Hauled a lot cross country and back as did several who borrowed it to move.
tom
Added:
On the towing front. I did tow a Chevy Vega hatch back over the pass between Pittsburgh, CA and Concord, CA. Halfway down on the Concord side, the Vega noted that it wanted to pass, on the left, whenever I braked. No stains, but maneuvering to keep that Vega behind me was a bit tense. Dad and a couple brothers may have helped ballast the wagon. It really didn't have much problem moving all that, but I think stopping distances would have set some record.
tom

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

Really, the Chevrolet Vega had just as bad a Ronson or Zippo effect as the Pinto 2-door or hatchback. The media didn't want to hit on the beer-can engined Chevy, it was doing poorly enough without the whack on burning as it was.
The 2.3 really needed a 5-speed to be able to cruise without just spinning the engine so fast.
I liked my wagon, but everyone thought it was an Army vehicle in Dark Yellow Green Metallic. Yellow would have been nicer, but unavailable. Hauled a lot cross country and back as did several who borrowed it to move.
tom
Added:
On the towing front. I did tow a Chevy Vega hatch back over the pass between Pittsburgh, CA and Concord, CA. Halfway down on the Concord side, the Vega noted that it wanted to pass, on the left, whenever I braked. No stains, but maneuvering to keep that Vega behind me was a bit tense. Dad and a couple brothers may have helped ballast the wagon. It really didn't have much problem moving all that, but I think stopping distances would have set some record.
tom

Just wear your brown pants

seriously though if you are over 1/2 towing capacity on a regular basis (whatever that capacity is regardless of vehicle) I recommend a trailer with integrated brakes. If you are regularly towing large wind age faced trailers in hilly or better terrain I recommend a stabilized trailer. But, I am very conservative YMMV

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