Trailer Hitch and Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2010 Toyota Prius
Question:
I have a 2010 Toyota Prius with no hitch and would like to carry 2, maybe 3 bikes. What do you recommend for a hitch and bike carrier? I dont want to pay an arm and a leg BUT do want something that is solid and easy to use.
asked by: Ian
Expert Reply:
For your 2010 Toyota Prius, I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 24847. It is a very economical hitch and still has the same weight capacities (200 pounds tongue weight, 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight) than the other available hitches. I have included a link to the installation instructions, and a link to a video installation video below.
I recommend carrying no more than 2 bikes when using a Class I, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch like those available for your Prius because a 3 bike rack will be heavier and it will be too easy to exceed the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch. I recommend the NEO2 Bike Rack, # B01748. This is an economical bike rack that is light weight (15 pounds), holds 2 bikes, and can carry many different sizes of bikes. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Lets Go Aero NEO2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Childrens Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Lets Go Aero
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