Recommended Hitch Mounted Bike Rack for 2015 Toyota Prius V without Stabilizing Strap
Question:
I have a 2015 Prius V and Im told that if I install the Curt hitch and use a bike rack Ill need a strap attached to the car which is undesirable. I checked with DrawTite and they dont require a strap, but it wont fit the 2015 Prius V. Can you confirm
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
I checked with Draw-Tite and there is a trailer hitch available for your 2015 Toyota Prius V which will not require a stabilizing strap. Check out # 24847. This is a Class I hitch rated for 200 pounds tongue weight.
If you are interested in a compatible bike rack, I have several recommendations for you, including,
Kuat NV 2.0, # NV12G, 60 pounds per bike
Thule Doubletrack Pro, # TH9054, 37.5 pounds per bike
Thule T2 Classic, # TH9045, 50 pounds per bike
I have included video links to all of these bike carriers for you.
The combined weight of the bike carrier and bikes must not exceed the 200 pound capacity of the hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Thule T2 Classic Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
more information >
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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
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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