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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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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2012 Toyota Prius V Compatible with Thule 4 Bike Rack
  • The Combo Bar 12" with 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-11 will work with a 4 bike rack for your vehicle if you have proper mounting and welding done. My recommendation is to instead use the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver 2" # 306-X7192 which is confirmed to fit. You can then use the Thule Hitching Post # TH934XTR or any of the other Thule 4 bike racks I've linked. If the rack you choose does not come with locks, I recommend the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device...
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for LightFoot Duo Quadricycle
  • For a bike rack you would need to first start with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider # HR1000Z-R and then use the trike adapters part # HRTRK-ADP for each side of the carrier to allow the quad setup to fit the rack. For a hitch you then would want the Draw Tite part # 24847 which is confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Prius V as well.
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  • Does Yakima Fullback Trunk Bike Rack Fit 2012 Toyota Prius V
  • Yes, I checked with Yakima just now and they have confirmed the fit of the Fullback part # Y02634 on your 2012 Toyota Prius V with a spoiler. I attached a picture that shows the rack installed on a V just like yours with a spoiler. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached...
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  • Fit and Adjustability of Roof Rack for 2012 Prius V wagon
  • Roof rack systems such as the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series for Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRVA126B-2 for your 2012 Toyota Prius V have a particular mounting location. That is the design of roof racks for naked roofs, you do not have adjustability in terms of crossbar spread. These are designed to be positioned at particular location with minor tolerance forward/aft. The crossbar spread is about 28.5" as measured from the enter of one crossbar to the center of the other. The roof rack that I suggest...
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  • Hitch, Wiring and Hitch Bike Rack for 2014 Toyota Prius V
  • We can help you with a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch for your 2014 Toyota Prius V. I do recommend the Draw-Tite # 24847 since it has a lower price and the same capacity as the Curt option. An installation video is linked for you. For a 4-pole trailer wiring harness you can use Tow Ready kit # 118610; an installation video is linked for this item too. Before towing anything check your owner's manual for the car's rated towing capacity. In this hitch you can use a 2-bike Class I bike...
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  • Will the Swagman XTC-2 work on my 2012 Toyota Prius
  • Yes the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670 will work on your 2012 Toyota Prius V. You also may consider adding the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman # S64031 to securely lock the rack and your bike to your vehicle. I have attached a review video of the Swagman XTC-2 attached to a Toyota Prius for you to see how it looks as well as a review video of the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack For 2012 Toyota Prius V With Panoramic Sunroof
  • You are correct. The Rhino-Rack roof rack is not designed to be able to fit your Prius with the panoramic sunroof but we do have other options that will. I recommend the Thule SquareBar Roof Rack. This comes with 53 inch square load bars, the foot packs, and the custom kit that fits the roof of your Prius. To order this roof rack you will need part # TH712400, part # TH710501, and part # TH145129. You want to make sure you do not exceed the roof carrying capacity for your vehicle.
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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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  • 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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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2015 Toyota Prius V
  • The Curt Wiring harness # C56156 that you referenced has been designed and tested for use on a 2015 Toyota Prius V. It will work with your taillight configuration. It actually only uses the taillight circuits as signal wires and draws the power for the taillights from the vehicle battery.
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  • Cable-Type Snow Tire Chains Fit for 2016 Toyota Prius V
  • If your Prius V has the 205/60-16 tires, the Glacier Chains # PW1034 is a confirmed fit. If you have the 215/50-17 tires, you'd want to use the # PW1038 which is a confirmed fit. Be sure to consult your owner's manual and abide by any recommendations Toyota has regarding tire chain use. If you click the provided links, you can view a video showing how the chains install and some helpful FAQ articles about tire chains.
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  • Will Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier Fit Rhino-Rack Roof Rack on 2014 Toyota Prius V
  • Yes, the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier # Y04073 will work perfectly with the Rhino-Rack # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK195 on your 2014 Toyota Prius V. It is completely compatible with the crossbar size of the crossbars as well as the distance between the two when it's installed on your vehicle. This is a great carrier that will let you transport both of your kayaks when it's in the vertical position. One set of tie-downs are included so you will just want to add an extra set # Y04031...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack For 2012 Toyota Prius V With Sunroof
  • I confirmed with my contact at Thule that you can actually go with the Wingbar Evo Crossbars 53" Black # TH711420 (or Silver Crossbars # TH711400) along with Feet # TH710501 and Fit Kit # TH145129. The reason that this fits your 2012 Toyota Prius V with the sunroof is because the feet clamp onto your door jam and do not rest on the glass. Keep in mind, you will not want to open your sunroof with the crossbars installed as this could cause damage.
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  • Trailer Hitch Fit for a 2016 Toyota Prius V
  • The Draw-Tite part # 24847 is a confirmed fit for the 2016 Toyota Prius V and a 2013 model as well. For your 2016 this will fit and work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I...
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  • Rear Seat Air Mattress That Fits 2017 Toyota Prius V
  • Yes, we have the Airbedz rear seat air mattress part # 341033 that is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Toyota Prius V.
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  • Easiest Bike Rack For Installing In The Hitch And Loading Up Heavy Bikes
  • You need to get a 2 inch hitch receiver # 306-X7192 for your 2017 Toyota Prius V if you want to have enough capacity to carry your bikes if you don't go with the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202. I've used this rack and the ramp really does help out a lot when loading your bikes up. Honestly, the best bike rack for making installing the rack easiest is the Thule EasyFold because of it's size and wheels. This way you don't have to carry the bike rack to or from your hitch. It's lighter and...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2017 Toyota Prius V
  • The most popular trailer hitch for your 2017 Toyota Prius V is Draw-Tite hitch # 24847. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver rated for 200 pounds tongue weight and 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight. If your Prius is rated for towing then the capacity should be in the owner's manual. If lower than the hitch capacity go by the lower rating. The recommended ball mount for this hitch is # 3593. If your trailer takes a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256. If it takes a 2 inch...
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  • Availability of Roof Rack for 2017 Toyota Prius V with Panoramic Roof
  • We do have a large selection of roof racks that are confirmed to fit the 2017 Toyota Prius V. They will be compatible with panoramic roof on this vehicle, however it is not recommended to operate the moonroof while the roof rack is installed. I recommend the Yakima CoreBar Roof Rack, which consists of parts # Y00421, # Y28TR, # Y06117 and # Y06174. This rack features 2 aero-style crossbars that will reduce wind noise and vibration. The system has a weight capacity of 220 pounds. I have...
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  • Recommended 4 Bike Rack Compatible With Class I Hitch Receiver On 2012 Toyota Prius V
  • The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24847 is confirmed to fit your vehicle. As far as the bike rack goes, you absolutely can get a 4 bike rack now, only using 2 bikes for now and upgrading your vehicle at a later date. That is sound logic. The only issue is the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # Y02458 will not fit a Class I hitch. It will only fit a Class II hitch. The issue is that the manufacturers weld...
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