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  • Weight of Hollywood Racks Platform Bike Rack for Electric Bikes # HLY84FR
  • The Hollywood Racks Platform Bike Rack for Electric Bikes # HLY84FR that you referenced weighs 54 lbs.
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  • Self-Tensioning Snow Chains for a 2012 Toyota Prius v with 205/60-16 Size Tires
  • I do have some tire chain options that will fit your 205/60-16 size tires on your 2012 Toyota Prius v but since Thule recently got out of the tire chain business the CS-10 chains are no longer available. Konig actually manufactured the chains for Thule and they have some options that are compatible with your tire size. If you like the self-tensioning feature of the Thule chains then I recommend the Konig part # TH00023095. These chains feature the same type of self-tensioner as well as...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Toyota Prius V
  • I have a roof rack solution that will work great on your 2016 Toyota Prius V, but there isn't a fit kit available that will convert your current Rola to fit the new Prius. The Rhino Rack roof rack part # RRRS696B is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and would be a great option. I really like this rack because the bars don't go through the feet of the rack which gives it more of an OEM style look that will create less wind noise and resistance. Your best option with your current Rola would...
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  • Recommended Hitch Adapter For 2016 Toyota Prius V With Class l Trailer Hitch To Carry Bike Rack
  • We do not have a trailer hitch designed to fit your 2016 Prius. As manufacturers design and make them available, we do add them to our website so our customers can order them. The tire chains I recommend for your 2016 Prius are the Glacier V-Trac Cable Snow Tire Chains, part # PW1030. These are made of low-carbon steel and are designed with a low profile that means a smoother ride. These also come with tensioning rings that help secure the chains on the vehicle. You will want to check...
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  • Roof Rack and Surf Board Carrier Recommendation for 2014 Toyota Prius V
  • For your 2014 Toyota Prius V the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK195 is a really great option I recommend highly. With this rack you get the quieter aero bar shape, easier install, and higher quality of the nicer racks but at a better price. Then for a surfboard carrier that can carry up to three boards the Inno Board Locker part # INA744 would be a really great option as well.
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  • What Do Hitches for 2017 Toyota Prius V Weigh
  • The EcoHitch part # 306-X7192 weighs 28 lbs. The Curt part # C11276 weighs 31 lbs and the Draw Tite # 24967 weighs 21 lbs.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Toyota Prius V for Carrying Bike With Step Through Frame
  • The Swagman XTC2 part # S64670 that you referenced would be a great option for you. This is one of our best selling racks and it works great on the Toyota Prius like yours. The wheel straps really don't do much as the hook of the rack is what really secures the bikes to it. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well on a Prius like yours. Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack System For 2016 Toyota Prius v
  • There are quite a few different roof rack systems for your 2016 Toyota Prius v with a bare roof, and I included a link for all of the roof rack systems confirmed to fit your vehicle for you to take a look at. Out of all of the available options I recommend the Thule Roof Rack System which uses 53" Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars-Black # TH711420 or Silver # TH711400, Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710501, and Fit Kit # TH145129. Adding the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400...
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  • Towing Capacity of a 2012 Toyota Prius V
  • According to the owner's manual for your 2012 Toyota Prius V, "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." If you choose to do so anyway you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. For this, I recommend using...
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  • Will a Thule Roof Rack From a 2015 Honda Fit Work on a 2012 Toyota Prius V or What Roof Rack Will
  • Unfortunately, there is not a way to transfer that roof rack from a 2015 Honda Fit to a 2012 Toyota Prius V with a naked roof. I reached out to the manufacturer to verify this. That foot pack will not fit the Prius and there is not a foot pack compatible with both those crossbars and the Prius. If you are wanting a roof rack for your 2012 Toyota Prius V with naked roof, you will need to get a complete new roof rack. 2012 Toyota Prius v Roof Rack by Thule - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars...
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  • Stock Tire Sizes for 2013 Toyota Prius v
  • The 2013 Toyota Prius V can come with either of two stock tire sizes, 205/60-16 or 215/50-17. The larger size tire 215/50-17 is 8-1/2-inches wide. A 235 size tire is 9-1/4-inches wide and this wide a tire could potentially cause interference issues with brake lines and other vehicle components within the wheel well. I reviewed an online version of the owner's manual for the car and it has no information about using larger tires than the two sizes noted above so I would not attempt to use...
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  • 2013 Toyota Prius V 17 inch Rim Snow Chain Recommendation
  • The Thule K-Summit Tire Chains, part # TH02230K22, will fit the P215/45R17 tires on your 2010 Toyota Prius. This is an expensive option, but if you need a set of chains that will install easily, will provide great traction and offer you the best clearance possible since they do not go on the inside of the tire sidewall these are it. If you are looking instead for an emergency set I would go with the part # TC1547 instead. These are still pretty easy to install and will give you excellent...
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  • Is Adapter Needed To Secure Women's Bike In Swagman XC Bike Platform Style Bike Carrier
  • The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style, part # S64650 has a center mast that has hooks that slide up and down so that they can secure bike frames of different shapes and height. You should have no problem at all carrying women's bikes with this carrier. You can use an adaptor like part # 64005. The adaptor attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and provides a level attach point if you prefer.
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  • Options For Carrying 4 Bikes On 2012 Toyota Prius V
  • You are correct. The only hitches we have to offer for your 2012 Prius V are Class l hitches. You are limited to 2 bikes. Adding more bikes would certainly exceed the allowed weight limit on the back of your Prius. The only option I can offer so you can carry 4 bikes is to install a hitch with a 2-bike carrier and then install a roof rack and carry 2 bikes on the roof of your vehicle. I know this is not the option you wanted, but it would give you the ability to carry 4 bikes. For a...
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  • How to Carry 3 Bikes with a 2013 Toyota Prius V
  • Since the vehicle you have that has the 1-1/4 inch hitch on it is a Prius the hitch will be a Class I hitch and that means it can only carry up to 2 bikes. You can still carry your third bike on your roof, but at the hitch you can only carry 2. The Kuat Sherpa 2.0, part # SH12G, is compatible with Class I hitches so it would be a great option for you. It attaches at only the wheels like you are interested in as well. For a roof rack you would then want the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2,...
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  • Availability of Replacement Nut Along With M12 Bolt, Washer, and Lock Washer for Thule Vertex 9029
  • The only replacement parts you need to secure your Thule Vertex 9029 to your hitch are # 908-1240-54 for the M12 Bolt, # 951-1224-54 for the Washer, and # 956122159 for the Lock Washer. There is no replacement nut available, and no need for one. These will screw into the shank/stinger on the bike rack when you install it. You will use the washer, then the lock washer, followed by the bolt. All of these will be on the outside of the receiver tube. The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle...
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  • Weight Capacity of a Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2014 Toyota Prius V
  • There are several fits for the vehicle if you're looking to install a hitch for extremely light duty work like a two bike rack or a small cargo carrier. You'll want to check with your owner's manual or manufacturer to confirm your actual weight capacity. I recommend the Curt Class I, part # C11276. This is rated for 200 pounds tongue weight. Again, verify the actual limits with your manufacturer or owner's manual. I've included our help article about trailer hitch installs, as well as...
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  • Recommended 3-Bike Rack Carrier for a 2014 Prius V with Class I Trailer Hitch
  • I have a solution for you, but the reason that you should only load 2 bikes on the Saris Porter bike rack when using a Class I hitch, is because with 3-4 bikes loaded, even if you are under the tongue weight, there is too much weight that is far from the hitch. This produces more torque on the tongue and can actually bend or twist the Class I hitch. You will want to transport the third bike on the roof of your 2014 Prius V with a roof rack and roof bike rack carrier like the # INA389....
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  • Converting 4-Way Flat on Toyota Prius to European Style 7-Way Connector
  • I do have a solution for you, however we do not currently have an adapter available that will convert a 4-Way flat on your vehicle to a European 7-Way connector. In order to convert the 4-Way to a European style 7-Way, you will just need to do a little hardwiring. You will start with installing the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118610 referenced in your question, which is confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Prius V. This is custom-fit for your vehicle and will connect to the built-in...
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  • Recommended Thule Roof Rack and Roof Bike Rack for 2014 Toyota Prius V
  • The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System part # TH711400, part # TH710501, and part # TH145129 is what I recommend for a 2014 Toyota Prius V. The distance between the crossbars or bar spread is 28" per Thule. If you're looking for a roof mount bike rack as well, I recommend the Malone Pilot Roof Mounted Bike Rack part # MPG2103 which you don't have to remove the wheels for.
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