Which Trailer Hitch to Use for Carrying a Cargo Carrier on a 2008 Toyota Prius
Question:
Im looking at the hitches available for a 2008 Toyota Prius. Of the 3 available there are 2 options: No Cross Tube 1 Visible Cross Tube 2 What exactly does this mean? They all appear to have a plate over top the point where the vertical and horizontal tubes meet. Does it mean that the draw bar pushes in further into the tongue?
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
All of the trailer hitches for the 2008 Toyota Prius are going to basically install the same and appear the same once installed. I apologize for any confusion on whether or not the crosstube will be visible.
For carrying a cargo carrier the best hitch available will be the Draw Tite part # 24808. This carrier does not require the use of a stabilizer strap like the Curt option does and does not include a ball mount that you wouldn't need like the Hidden Hitch does. The part # C18145 is the most popular cargo carrier option we offer.
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17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
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- 20 Inch Wide
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
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