Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2012 Toyota Prius

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Congratulations on the videos. Very well explained. I though I would have to get from local place and pay for installation... What is the difference between part # 24847 and C11276? Both are Class 1. In one of the videos, you mentioned to use a bike rack with only 2 bikes since the hitch is class 1. I guess an aluminum bike weights around 25lb. The bike rack made of steel, 15lb. That makes 215lb. Do I need to move on to a class 2??? Do you sell the tongue with a ball over 2? My bike rack is the one that grabs on both sides of the ball, and stays open on a V shape, and needs that ball size to have grab properly The wiring video shows it is for a 2010 Prius. Mine is 2012. Is there any difference? Why you cannot install the ear for emergency tie-ups? Does not fit?

asked by: Robson O

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Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24847 has a square cross tube and a little bit different design than Curt hitch # C11276 which has a round cross tube.

Both bike rack and hitch manufacturers agree that on a Class I trailer hitch the maximum capacity is 2 bikes. The issue is not how much weight would be on the hitch it is where that weight is placed relative the the hitch receiver. The further the weight is away from the receiver the more stress and torque is put on it like using a cheater bar to loosen a lug nut. Class I trailer hitches are not built or rated for that and damage to the hitch and vehicle can occur.

There are no Class II trailer hitches available for the 2012 Toyota Prius. It sounds like you have bike rack # C18013 or something similar which is a towing bike rack. You would have to have a Class III hitch for that type of rack, also not available for the 2012 Prius.

You are going to want to check your Prius owners manual to make sure you can install a hitch and tow with the vehicle. It has been our experience that Toyota states not to tow with the Prius.

Wiring harness # 118505 does fit the 2012 Toyota Prius as well as the 2010. The installation on the 2012 will be basically the same on a 2012. I am not sure what emergency ear for emergency tieups you mean. Just a little more information on that and I will be happy to help.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7178 is a great hitch for your 2012 Toyota Prius and will be able to handle the 300 lb weight of your motorcycle and the motorcycle rack (if the 300 lbs you mentioned includes both), but I'm not…

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Answer 2

I believe you are talking about the 1/4" nuts and bolts that are a part of the hardware that comes with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7178. I took a look at the installation instructions and the purpose of that hardware is to use only…

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Answer 3

Curt Class I trailer hitches do not have that stop in them. That stop is there to prevent accidental overloading of a Class I hitch. It allows only Class I compatible accessories to be used. In terms of bike racks a Class I hitch is only rated for a…

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Answer 4

The best hitch for you will depend on what you were wanting to use it for. If you were planning on simply using the hitch as a mount for a bike rack (due to the capabilities of the Class I hitch, you will need a Class I rated bike rack and will be…

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Answer 5

The issue you are having with your Yakima Highlite 2 hitch-mount bike rack #Y02438 has to do with an incompatible hitch class designation. This Yakima rack is classified as a Class II bike rack, meaning that it can be used in a Class II hitch. The…

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Answer 6

I'd be happy to help clarify! Basically what it boils down to is the strength of the hitch itself and physics. The Class I trailer hitches, like the Curt #C11276 for your 2014 Toyota Prius, are the lightest duty on the market and so they…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11276 which is a fit for your 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid will work with the Bauer Revolution Swing-Away Bike Rack. You don't really need to worry about whether or not the Bauer Revolution…

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Answer 8

If you check out the picture I attached you can see what your 2012 Toyota Prius V would look like with either the Draw-Tite Hitch #24847 or the Curt Hitch #C11276 would look like once installed. As you can see both of them hang about the same…

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Answer 9

Yes, that note is accurate. A Class I trailer hitch receiver is limited to only 2 bikes regardless of the amount of weight it's carrying. This is due to the exaggerated force caused by the additional leverage from the bikes being further away…

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Answer 10

It does appear that the trailer hitch for your 2014 Toyota Prius V does sit up as high if not higher than the exhaust pipe as you can see in the video I have linked showing installation. But in the video that is hitch #C11276. It should be the same…

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Answer 11

The Curt #C11276 and Draw-Tite #24847 are the two trailer hitch receivers confirmed to fit your 2015 Toyota Prius. Between the two the Curt is the one we have installed on a 2015 Prius. We've installed the Draw-Tite on a 2010, 2011, 2013, and…

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Answer 12

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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