Expert Answers about Scion
- How To Carry Motorcycle on 2016 Scion iM
- The trailer hitch options for a 2016 Scion iM like the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24952 max out at 2,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. If the hitch mounted carrier you want to use exceeds the above tongue weight capacity you will need to transport said item on a trailer using the following:
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56309
Draw-Tite Drawbar part # 3593
Hitch Ball part # 19256 or part #...
view full answer... - Hitch and Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2005 Scion xB
- For your 2005 Scion xB the hitch I recommend is the Curt # C11487 which has a concealed crosstube for a more concealed look!
For trailer wiring the best option is the Curt Wire Harness # C56030 which is very easy to install with plug-in connectors that match your tail light connectors.
For a hitch ball you'd need just the part # A-80 and you'd be set.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Scion xB
- When there is an option always go for the highest Class hitch for any given vehicle. A higher class hitch will allow you more options for accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers in addition to greater towing capacity. For a 2009 Scion xB we have Class II trailer hitch # 12490. The towing capacity of the hitch is 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to the instructions and a video for you.
The towing capacity of a vehicle can change...
view full answer... - BX3754 2006 Scion XA Tow Bar & Flat Tow Equipment
- Regarding extra wear to your Scion XA from flat towing, I have not heard any feed back about that concern. You may want to consult with your Scion Dealership Service Advisor. Regarding how to prepare your Scion for flat towing, the best advise will be in your owners manual. It is pretty straight forward.
The parts you will need to flat tow your 2006 Scion XA are as follows.
You will need a base plate kit unique to your vehicle. We offer two, and while the Blue Ox is currently lower...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2011-2016 Scion tC Now That The Yakima Q128 Clips Are Discontinued
- We do not have any confirmation that SportRack roof racks will fit on the 2016 Scion tC, but SeaSucker provides a great option for a roof rack where a lot of other companies have failed! Have a look at the SeaSucker Monkey Bars # 298-SX6000B which has 48" bars that secure to your roof with unbelievably strong suction cups (tested at 210-lbs strength per suction cup) to provide you with a roof rack that can be removed when it isn't being used.
This roof rack provides you with 48" long bars...
view full answer... - 2007 Scion tC Bike Rack Recommendation
- The Hollywood Racks Gordo # HRG2 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2007 Scion tC, but since Hollywood Racks has determined that your vehicle has a soft bumper I wouldn't recommend going with a trunk mounted bike rack unless the bikes you plan to carry are very lightweight. Beach cruisers are pretty heavy so this wouldn't be your best option.
Instead I would strongly recommend you go with a hitch and a hitch mounted bike rack. This way you won't have to worry about your...
view full answer... - Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2012 Scion xB Hatchback
- The trunk mount bike carrier that is going to be the easiest to install and remove and that fits the 2012 Scion xB is the Thule OutWay # TH45JV. What makes it easiest to use is the fact that it uses 2 rubber coated straps rather than 6 straps like other carriers. I have an older version of this carrier and it is by far the easiest trunk mount carrier I have ever used. I have included a link to a video review for you.
For something that is more economical the Saris Bones, # SA805BL, is...
view full answer... - Availability of a Locking Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2011 Scion xD
- The Thule OutWay # TH45JV, does come with a locking mechanism that prevents the cables from being retracted. The idea is if there is no slack, the carrier cannot be removed. It also has a system that locks the bike to the carrier. These locks deter theft'
It is always recommended to remove the bike rack from the trunk or hatch when no in use and before opening the trunk or hatch. The reason you do not want to leave it on when opening the trunk or hatch is because the hinges are not designed...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Scion iA
- Trailer hitch # 24815 does not fit your 2016 Scion iA but you can use Curt trailer hitch # C11421. The other hitch fits older and different Scion models just not your iA.
If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch.
Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using...
view full answer... - Curt T-1 Connector Part # 56062 as Least Costly Option for Trailer Connector on 2009 Scion xB
- Your 2009 xB requires a powered system, which means that the tail light converter gains its signals from the vehicle tail light circuits, but receives power for the trailer lamps directly from the vehicle battery. The tail light circuits on that vehicle are not rated to handle the additional load of the trailer lights. The T-1 connector part # 56062 is your most economical option.
view full answer... - Recommended Base Plates And Flat-Towing Equipment For 2010 Scion xB
- Since you said you have the Roadmaster Sterling Towbar # RM-576, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1187-1A. This will work with all Roadmaster towbars and quick disconnects. This is designed for your 2010 Scion xB with no foglights.
I also recommend the Roadmaster coiled safety cables, part # RM-643.
For lighting I recommend the Tow Ready Diode System, part # TR118821. This splices directly into the vehicle wiring and includes the wiring harness, mounting bracket,...
view full answer... - Can a Dimmer Switch be Installed on an RV to Dim 921 Bulbs
- You could install a dimmer switch provided that the switch is rated for use in a 12 volt system and that you can find the proper size dimmable bulbs. We do not carry any dimmable bulbs that would work. Technically any incandescent bulb could be dimmed but some are designed for it and would last longer.
The only dimmer switches we carry are designed for Vision X LED lighting systems and would not work.
view full answer... - Roof Rack, Cargo Basket, and Roof Bag Recommendation for a 2012 Scion xB
- For an affordable roof rack confirmed to fit your 2012 Scion xB that is arguably just as good as the really expensive kits you would want the Rhino Rack Roof Rack that consists of part # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK152. With these two part numbers you would have everything needed for a roof rack. Crossbars and mounting kit is included.
For a cargo basket you could go with the Curt Basket part # C18115, and then for a bag part # RL100A20. I attached a review video for both products for...
view full answer... - Lock Option for Swagman XC Bike Rack
- Using this lock # P1040 on the Swagman XC2 Bike rack, part # S64650, will not secure the bikes. It would only secure the wheel mounts to the rack. If you are wanting to prevent the bikes from theft with that particular bike rack, use a cable lock like part # e98891. Run it through the bike frame and the safety chain loops that are on the hitch.
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack And Bike Carrier For 2015 Scion tC
- The roof rack we have that is designed for a 2015 Scion tC is the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long # 298-SX6000B. This easy to install rack has 6 vacuum cups that each are rated for a 210 lb pull strength. I've attached a video to show you the strength and durability. When not in use, I recommend removing and storing the roof rack. Thule does not have a roof rack that is designed to fit the 2015 tC.
The bike rack I recommend is the Yakima FrontLoader Roof...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation For 2011 Scion xB
- Since Toyota recommends not to tow with the xB I cannot recommend doing so, although it is done quite frequently.
In my research I found several people on both sides, some saying they do not tow with the xB, and others saying that they tow all the time. Most people that do tow say they do not tow anything over 1,000 lbs to be on the safe side.
The trailer hitch we offer for the xB I recommend is Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C12490. This is a Class ll hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver...
view full answer... - Recommended 2-Bike Class I Hitch Racks for 2014 Scion xB
- One of my favorite 2-bike hitch racks for a Class I hitch like your Curt # C12490 is the Curt # C18085. I like this wheel-mount style rack for several reasons: it is moderately priced, it is lightweight - only 20-lbs, it has an 80-lbs total bike weight rating and it provides a generous 12-inches of clearance from it's hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the carrier. As a wheel-mount rack, it avoids stress on the bikes' frames since they make no contact with the rack. As a bonus, this...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for 2009 Scion xB
- For your 2009 Scion xB the Rhino Rack roof rack part # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK152 is a confirmed fit that would work well. Quality wise this rivals Thule easily but the price is much lower. For what you listed this is the perfect rack.
Then the rooftop Rhino Rack cargo bag part # RRLB500 would be a fantastic option too. This can carry up to 17.5 cubic feet of storate space. For a more compact option we have the # RRLB250 which can hold up to 8.5 feet of cubic space.
view full answer... - Stabilization Strap for a Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2006 Scion xB for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers
- Curt does indeed require the use of a stabilization strap # 18050 when using trailer hitch # C11487 with a bike rack or cargo carrier on your 2006 Scion xB. I have included a link to a video showing how the strap works. The strap does not come with any bike racks. Unfortunately there are no other hitch options compatible with your vehicle that will allow you to carry hitch mounted accessories.
Since you will be using the hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure...
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack and Wind Fairing for a 2016 Scion iM
- There is not a standard size wind fairing for your 2016 Scion iM. The wind fairing will need to match the distance between the mounting feet on your roof rack and since there are several different roof racks for your iM, the wind fairing will vary depending on which you have.
For a roof rack, I recommend the Inno Aero Crossbar System which is composed of part # INXB100-2, part # INXS200, and part # INK467. This system has a very sleek design with aero crossbars that reduce both wind noise...
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