Thule T2 Bike Rack Recommendation for Toyota Prius V with 1-1/4 inch Hitch Installed

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Thule T2 Pro XT 2-Bike Hitch Rack - will this work with Prius V? I have installed a hitch Draw-Tite Receiver Hitches Class I Sportframe already. As far as I can tell all the weight limits look okay but just wanted your opinion as well. Thanks

asked by: Mieke H

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Yes, the Thule T2 XTR part # TH23JV will both fit well in a Draw Tite Class I trailer hitch like what you have installed on your Toyota Prius V.

I attached a review video for this rack installed in the hitch of a similar Prius as yours for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Sounds like you are looking for an adapter like the part #HT02 which will convert your 2 inch hitch to a 1-1/4 inch hitch so that you can use your current bike rack in a 2 inch hitch.

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Answer 2

The Thule T2 Pro 2 Bike Platform Rack referenced in your question is a great platform rack designed for Class I and Class II trailer hitch receivers. Since the release of the T2 Pro 2 Bike Platform Rack, Thule has made some improvements and…

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Answer 3

To get straight to the point, the Thule T2 actually comes in a 2" version for your vehicle: Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount #TH83JV. So you would not need to use an adapter. To answer your other questions,…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but the shank on your Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack part #TH83JV is not serviceable meaning you cannot switch it out for the 1-1/4" version. There is a dedicated version of the T2 Pro XTR for 1-1/4"…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you. You can't convert the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack #TH23JV to a 2 inch hitch according to my contact at Thule so you will need to use an adapter. I recommend using the Brophy Hitch Reducer 2" to…

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Answer 6

There isn't a 2 inch hitch available for a Toyota Prius. The rear structure of the vehicle isn't strong enough to withstand the forces necessary for the capacity that a 2 inch hitch would provide. I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Class I…

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Answer 7

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 11

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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