Trailer Hitch Receiver Comparison For 2021 Toyota Prius For Bike Rack
Question:
Looking for a hitch receiver for my 2021 toyota prius for a bike rack. can you compare the options for me please?
asked by: Trent E
Expert Reply:
We can definitely compare the trailer hitch receiver options for your 2021 Toyota Prius so you can get the best one for a bike rack, and there are three hitches that fit your Prius:
- Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24966
- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11473
- EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH53VR
We can actually group the Draw-Tite and Curt together and compare them against the EcoHitch, as that will be the biggest difference. The Draw-Tite and Curt are both Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, 200 lb tongue weight capacity and 2,000 lb towing capacity.
The EcoHitch, meanwhile, has a 2 inch receiver, 375 lb tongue weight capacity and 2,500 lb towing capacity. Simply put, the EcoHitch is a much better option for your '21 Prius due to those factors. The higher capacities won't be that vital (unless you are carrying really heavy electric bikes), but the biggest reason to go with the EcoHitch is its 2 inch receiver.
A larger receiver gives you many, many more options for different, higher quality bike racks; both the Draw-Tite and Curt's receivers are not only smaller at 1-1/4 inches, they are also Class I. What that means is you can only use Class I designated racks, and can only carry 2 bikes. The larger 2 inch receiver of the EcoHitch doesn't have any of those limits.
There is another factor which shouldn't be ignored though, and that's the fact the EcoHitch is more expensive. So if you already have a Class I compatible 2-bike rack and want to save on the hitch, then go with the Curt or Draw-Tite. Otherwise, the best option is definitely the EcoHitch # EH53VR with rack like the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH22G or Saris Freedom # SA4412B.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 375 lbs TW
- 2500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Saris
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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