My 2004 Prius

We bought it on 04.10.2004......

• Navigation lockout override switch, so the passenger can find the next Big Mac Outlet while the car's moving...
  • View 1.
  • View 2
• Tow Hitch from Coastal Electronic Technologies, Inc. [01.05]
  • Tow Hitch, as received.
    (looking straight down on it as it lies on the floor, resting from its long voyage to me.
  • Installed, 01.19.05; Coastal Tech's directions are good; actual install took about 1/2 hour.
    This shot makes it look like a stealth tow hitch (or makes it look like the Prius doesn't have rear wheels.... )
  • Installed, View Underneath 1 - towards driver's side
  • Installed, View Underneath 2 - towards passenger side, with tailpipe-lifter clamp in place.

What's next?

• Buy and assemble a trailer ! [03.05]
  • Trailer and frame, as delivered
  • Assembling the suspension
  • Tire/Wheel "kit," prior to mounting to axle...

• Modify the receiver and tap into the Prius' electrical system to enable connection to a trailer! [03.05]
  • Add safety-chain rings: driver-side view [note electrical connector]
  • Add safety-chain rings: passenger side view, with lock
  • Complete assembly

• Automatic door-locking module, also from Coastal Tech !
  • Installed, 04.15.05: Total time: approx. 30 minutes!
  • Opening up the dashboard...1
  • Opening up the dashboard...2
  • Completed connections (Top connector array)
  • Completed connections (Bottom connector array)
    You can just see part of the controller module behind the wires. It"s encased in yellow shrink-tubing.)