Recommended Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack for 2014 Toyota Corolla

Question:

Receiver hitch Curt C11265, Draw tite 24913: the receiver is 1.25inch round, will it fit any bike rack with hitches of similar size 1.25? Does it matter whether it is round or square? Im looking at Saris superclamp2, yakima doubledown 4 racks. Thanks.

asked by: Chow L

Helpful Expert Reply:

The receiver opening of the Curt # C11265 and Draw-Tite # 24913 are both square openings. They're both a 1-1/4 inch Class I trailer hitch receivers that will fit your 2014 Toyota Corolla. I've attached install videos of both of them for you.

With either hitch you will need to use a bike rack that will fit a Class I hitch receiver. Even though Class II accessories still fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver it doesn't mean it will fit a 1-1/4 inch Class I hitch. I've linked an article that explains the different hitch receiver sizes in detail.

Also, on a Class I hitch it is not designed to carry more than two bikes. So a 4-bike rack, like the Yakima DoubleDown is not an option for you because it will not fit a Class I hitch and carries more bikes than your hitch can support.

The Saris SuperClamp EX # SA4025F you mentioned is only compatible with Class II hitches, so it won't work for your applicaiton.

For a Class I compatible bike rack, I recommend the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH23JV. Just like the SuperClamp, it's a platform rack that only hold your bikes by the tires with no frame contact. It weighs 51 lbs, and can carry up to two bikes weighing a total of 100 lbs or 60 lbs for a single bike.