Expert Answers about Toyota Prius v

• 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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• 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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• Recommended Bike Rack for Carrying Two Pedego Electric Bikes on 2014 Toyota Prius V
• After an extensive search though our bike rack offerings, I arrived at a couple of bike carrying solutions for you. If you can lighten the weight of each bicycle by just 5lbs each (perhaps by removing the battery pack?), the Saris SuperClamp EX, part # SA4025F could work for you even if your bikes have fenders. But if one or both of your bikes have a luggage rack, then the Thule EasyFold XT, part # TH903202, would be your best bet. The rack can carry two bikes weighing up to 65 lbs apiece....
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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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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Prius V
• I recommend Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24847. This hitch is compatible with your 2012 Toyota Prius V and is a good choice for carrying a 2 bike carrier. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out also. For a bike rack you will need to make sure you pick out a rack that is designed for a 1-1/4 inch hitch opening and is compatible with Class I hitches. Since the hitch for your vehicle will be a Class I hitch you will need to make sure...
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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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• Which Roof Cargo Basket For 2015 Toyota Prius v W/ Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack
• The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System for your 2015 Toyota Prius v that uses 49" Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2, Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRRLKVA, Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK195 would not work with the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115 as it requires a 15", 22", or 29" crossbar spread and this system has a 27-9/16" crossbar spread. Instead I recommend the Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket # Y07070 which...
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• Roof Rack and Surf Board Carrier Recommendation for 2014 Toyota Prius V
• For your 2014 Toyota Prius V the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK195 is a really great option I recommend highly. With this rack you get the quieter aero bar shape, easier install, and higher quality of the nicer racks but at a better price. Then for a surfboard carrier that can carry up to three boards the Inno Board Locker part # INA744 would be a really great option as well.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2017 Toyota Prius v
• The trailer hitch I recommend using for carrying a bike rack and bikes with your 2017 Toyota Prius v is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7192. This is the only Class III trailer hitch available so it will be stronger than the other options. The EcoHitch has a 2" receiver as well which gives you many more options when it comes to other accessories. Another great thing about this trailer hitch is that the only visible part is the receiver so it has a clean look (see attached...
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• Which 2-Bike Carrier Should I Use For My 1-1/4 Class 1 Hitch Receiver?
• I have a solution for you, you need a rack that is made to fit 1-1/4" hitch receivers that are Class 1 like your Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24847 on your 2013 Prius. Other racks will not be compatible. I have a couple really nice bike racks that I recommend for your current setup. You could look into the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # TH903202 which is one of the nicest carriers that would work for your receiver/vehicle. The...
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Toyota Prius V
• I have a roof rack solution that will work great on your 2016 Toyota Prius V, but there isn't a fit kit available that will convert your current Rola to fit the new Prius. The Rhino Rack roof rack part # RRRS696B is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and would be a great option. I really like this rack because the bars don't go through the feet of the rack which gives it more of an OEM style look that will create less wind noise and resistance. Your best option with your current Rola would...
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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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• Comparing Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and Transfer V2 Bike Racks for a 2014 Toyota Prius V
• Thank you for your purchase of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7192 for your 2014 Toyota Prius v! Both the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH22G and the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR are excellent bike racks but for what you're looking to get out of a bike rack I recommend going with the Transfer V2 over the Sherpa 2.0. The Sherpa 2.0 is lighter at 32 lbs while the Transfer V2 weighs in at 47 lbs but the Transfer V2 has a unique U-Shaped frame that makes it easier to load/unload your...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2018 Toyota CH-R
• For this vehicle, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24962 which installs at the same location as the Curt hitch # C11490 which is a fit for this vehicle. This hitch install requires the removal of the bumper/fascia to install the hitch prior to reinstalling the bumper/fascia. I have attached an install video for you. To carry an unsupported load like a bike rack or hitch cargo carrier Curt hitch requiring a stability strap...
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• Recommended Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2014 Toyota Prius V
• The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack # SH12G will work better for your 2014 Prius V simply because it will give you 11 inches between the hitch pin and the closest part of the rack compared to the Thule DoubleTrack # TH92BJ that will give you much less. It may not seem like much to have an extra clearance but when you consider the angles, that can make a big difference. The Kuat Sherpa is powder coated so it will withstand the rainy wet climates. This rack weighs just 32 lbs so...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2014 Toyota Prius V
• I have to tell you first that Toyota states not to install a trailer hitch on the 2014 Toyota Prius V. It is stated in the owner's manual. If you choose to install a hitch and tow with the vehicle then trailer hitch # 24847 fits your Prius. The correct ball mount to use is # 3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19257 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. And for trailer wiring use # 118610. I have included links to videos showing example installations of the hitch and wiring for you.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2017 Toyota Prius V
• We do! For your 2017 Toyota Prius V I recommend the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame Receiver Hitch # 24847. This Class I hitch is confirmed to fit your Prius V and will use existing holes in its frame for a no-drill installation. Just note that the exhaust will need to be temporarily lowered during installation. I have attached an installation video on an earlier model Prius V along with the written instructions that you can take a look at as well. It sounds like you may already have...
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack that Fits 2015 Toyota Prius V that Doesnt Put Weight on Spoiler
• With trunk mounted bike racks like the Thule Passage part # TH910XT the upper straps do carry a decent portion of the rack and bike's weight but it's actually the lower mounting pads that carry most of the weight. With that said Thule thoroughly tested the Passage on your 2015 Toyota Prius V and determined that the spoiler was capable of handling the weight of the rack and bikes but I do have a different option you might be more interested in. The Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2...
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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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• Lightweight Hitch-Mounted Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier That Locks The Bikes And Rack
• I would go with the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack # TH9042PRO. This is compatible with 1 1/4" and 2" hitches and is extremely lightweight at only 19lbs. The weight capacity is 37.5lbs per bike which is perfect for your bikes. It comes with a locks so that your bikes and bike rack will be safe and secured. I have attached a demonstration video for this bike rack.
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