Expert Answers about Toyota Prius v
- How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2012 Toyota Prius v
- Yes, a Class I trailer hitch receiver for your 2012 Toyota Prius v, like the Draw-Tite # 24847 is only rated to carry up to 2 bikes. This is because the distance a 4-bike rack extends from the vehicle causes too much stress on the vehicle from the movement of the rack.
To carry 4 bikes on your Prius v you'll need to get a little creative such as using a hitch mounted rack on the back of the vehicle along with a roof rack on top.
You'll need a roof rack like the Thule made up of parts...
view full answer... - How to Tow a 2013 Toyota Prius V Behind a Motorhome
- According to the owner's manual for your 2013 Toyota Prius V, this vehicle cannot be flat-towed with 4 wheels down as this will likely cause damage to the vehicle's drivetrain components. Therefore, you will not be able to use the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar part # BX7380.
However, after a bit of research it does appear that the vehicle can be towed behind your Thor Four Winds Class C Motorhome using a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Self-Steering Wheels and Electric Brakes part...
view full answer... - Legs and Fit Kit Needed to Mount Thule AeroBlade Bars on a 2012 Toyota Prius v
- If you already have Thule Aero bars for your 2002 Toyota Sienna you are looking for the legs and fit kit for your 2012 Toyota Prius v then the legs would be the Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501 and the Fit Kit is part # TH145129.
Please note that that the system for your Sienna uses bars that measure 47" but for your Prius Thule recommends 53" bars like part # TH711420 or # TH711400. You can try using the shorter bars but they may not reach far enough to safely use. You want the bars to stick...
view full answer... - Parts Required to Install Derale Class III Transmission Cooler D13503 in 2015 Toyota Prius v
- You should not need any extra adapters to install a transmission cooler such as the Derale Class III cooler # D13503 in your 2015 Toyota Prius v with 1.8L engine so long as your transmission lines are 5/16-inch. This cooler is the most popular option for your Prius and it installs using the included Insta-dapt radiator adapter. In some cases alteration of the OEM lines or hoses may be required for installation.
The written instructions are linked for your reference.
view full answer... - Hitch, Wiring & Related Items for 2012 Toyota Prius V
- We do have the items required to equip your 2012 Toyota Prius v to tow a trailer. These include a Class I hitch receiver, a ball mount, hitch ball and a wiring harness to operate the lights on the teardrop. The linked articles may be helpful.
For a hitch I suggest the Draw-Tite # 24847 which offers no-drill installation as shown in the linked video. With it you can use ball mount # 3593 and either 1-7/8-inch ball # 19256 or 2-inch ball # 19258. Check the coupler on the trailer for the...
view full answer... - 2" to 1-1/4" Receiver Adapter for a Thule 985 Bike Rack
- I have a solution for you.
The newer Thule adapters will not work on your older Hitching Post, so you will need a universal adapter.
I recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # HT02. It's a sleeve that fits into your 2" receiver and allows you to use 1-1/4" accessories. I've linked to a video review of this reducer below.
Keep in mind that this has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 300 pounds. So, if that's lower than your current hitch's capacity,...
view full answer... - How to Carry to Kayaks on the Roof of a 2014 Toyota Prius v
- We have exactly what you need to carry 2 kayaks on the roof of your 2014 Toyota Prius v.
First of all you need a roof rack. I recommend going with a Rhino-Rack option that utilizes the Vortex Aero bars. These help to reduce wind noise and drag compared to other, more traditional crossbars.
To add this system on your Prius v you need the Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 along with the 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA, and the DK Fit Kit # DK195. This system has a weight capacity of 110 lbs.
After you...
view full answer... - Recommended Bike Rack to Fit Both 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- It looks like your 2014 Prius v would likely have a 1-1/4" hitch and the 2016 Acura MDX would likely have a 2" hitch, but we do have some options that would fit both of those! There is one caveat with this, in that if your Prius has a Class I hitch, it will only be able to carry 2 bikes at a time; if the Prius has a Class II hitch, you can carry 4 bikes. You can usually determine this by checking the spec sticker on the hitch.
With that said, I recommend using the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike...
view full answer... - Replacement Straps For Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier On A 2013 Toyota Prius
- For your 2013 Toyota Prius, with the Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier # TH911XT, the replacement straps we offer are the:
-Replacement Tie-Down Strap for Thule Passage, Raceway, or Raceway Pro Bike Racks # 7531492.
-Replacement FitDial Upper Strap Assembly for Thule Passage Bike Carriers # TH7532184.
-Replacement Strap Assembly with Narrow Hook for Thule Trunk Bike Rack # 753-0035-07.
-Replacement Side Hook Assembly with Buckle for Thule Passage Bike Carriers # TH7532877.
view full answer... - Self-Tensioning Snow Chains for a 2012 Toyota Prius v with 205/60-16 Size Tires
- I do have some tire chain options that will fit your 205/60-16 size tires on your 2012 Toyota Prius v but since Thule recently got out of the tire chain business the CS-10 chains are no longer available.
Konig actually manufactured the chains for Thule and they have some options that are compatible with your tire size. If you like the self-tensioning feature of the Thule chains then I recommend the Konig part # TH00023095.
These chains feature the same type of self-tensioner as well as...
view full answer... - Available Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes
- The Roadmaster Tow Dolly that can be used to tow your 2017 Toyota Prius v behind your Class A motorhome. Model # RM-2050-1 has a 4250-lb weight rating and includes electric brakes.
Activating the dolly brakes will require installing a trailer brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90885 in the motorhome and having a 7-way type trailer connector on it. You will also want a junction box like #E99011 to wire the dolly with a 7-way for connection to the motorhome.
You will want to check...
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