Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Toyota Prius V

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Im looking to get a hitch to install on a Prius V 2015. This will be 95 for a Thule two-bike hitch, but I might want to tow a small trailer for a wooden sailboat total trailer and boat weight 500 lbs. Can you recommend the best hitch for the money? The two that show up in the search are Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 and Curt Class I Round Tube Receiver Hitch - 2015 Toyota Prius v I just dont want to get one of them if the other is notably better. Thanks,

asked by: Malcolm

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For your 2015 Toyota Prius V you would want the Draw Tite hitch part # 24847. The reason is because this hitch does not require the use of a stabilizer strap like the Curt # C11276 does.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

You would need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine if towing is recommended.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For a 2015 Toyota Prius hitch I would recommend the Draw Tite part #24847 for the reason you mentioned. It doesn't require a stabilizer strap like the part #18050 when carrying a bike rack like the Curt #C11276. We have never heard of a trailer…

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Answer 2

I have a trailer hitch receiver option for you, but unfortunately the only hitch available for your 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is the Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11276. a lot of smaller cars, like your Prius Plu-In, cannot handle…

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Answer 3

The 2 trailer hitch receivers that will fit your 2011 Toyota Prius are the Curt #C11276 and the Draw-Tite #24847. The best choice for you is the Draw-Tite option because when we installed it on a 2011 Prius we found the ground clearance to be 12-1/4…

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Answer 4

If the issue is that your Kuat Sherpa Hitch bike rack #SH12G when installed in your Prius' hitch tips to one side, you might try loading the bikes facing in opposite directions. Some bikes can be heavier towards the front or rear and so loading…

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Answer 5

We have one trailer hitch that is designed to work with the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. That trailer hitch is the Curt Hitch, part #C11276. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. All non-trailer loads - bike racks,…

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Answer 6

Ok, we can get either your 2010 Toyota Prius or 2018 Kia Soul set up to carry electric bikes, but you are correct that there isn't an option for a Class II, 1-1/4 inch hitch for either vehicle. That said, you can still carry your electric bikes,…

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Answer 7

There is a way for your daughter to carry three bikes with a 2015 Toyota Prius, but not with a hitch-mounted rack. The reason for this is that hitches for a '15 Prius are Class I rated, limiting you to a rack which can only hold two bikes. Should…

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Answer 8

I myself drive a Prius and use it for long road trips! For the best experience, she's going to want a hitch-mounted bike rack. For that, she'll need a hitch. The Curt Trailer Hitch #C11276 is a quick and easy option. Just note that it has an…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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