Bike Rack that Can be Used on a 2010 Toyota Prius and on the Back of an RV

Question:

Im looking for a bike rack that can handle multiple applications. First, the bikes: wife has a cruiser step through with fenders, which limits options. Mine is also a cruiser/city bike with typical frame. We want to be able to put the rack on a 2010 Prius, for which I will install a hitch, most likely the Draw TIte you sell. We have a motor home, so putting the rack on the 2inch hitch is also a requirement. Finally, and probably the biggest challenge, Id like to be able to carry the bikes on the Prius while towing it on a dolly behind the motor home. We have an Acme Tow Dolly, which is low-slung, so the Prius front tires will be about 7 or 8 inches off the ground, but ground clearance would be an issue. Is this at all possible?

asked by: Craig R

Expert Reply:

We have 1 bike rack that will do everything that you need it to do without much effort. The biggest hurdle is actually the fenders on the bike in the picture. So for a bike rack that will fit both a Class I trailer hitch on your 2010 Toyota Prius, # 24847, and that will fit a 2 inch hitch on your RV, AND that is rated for use at the back of an RV I recommend the Swagman XC, # S64650.

The tricky part, which isn't even all that tricky, is getting the wheel straps between the tops of the tires and the bottoms of the fenders. Other than that the BikeWing is the perfect option. It also has a slight rise in the shank that will help some with ground clearance. I have linked a video review of this bike rack for you.

expert reply by: Michael H