Differences in Measurements Between Trailer Hitch Receivers on 2015 Toyota Prius

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2015 Toyota Prius: The Draw tight hitch seems to extend out farther and is 1inch lower than the Curt hitch. Am I correct is this observation? Since these are important considerations for me is the Curt hitch better for me.

asked by: Larry S

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The Curt # C11276 and Draw-Tite # 24847 are the two trailer hitch receivers confirmed to fit your 2015 Toyota Prius.

Between the two the Curt is the one we have installed on a 2015 Prius. We've installed the Draw-Tite on a 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014 but not a 2015. You'll need to keep this in mind when comparing measurements between the two.

For example, even the Draw-Tite when installed on the 2014 measures 1-1/4 inches from the hitch pin hole to the outer most point on the bumper and it's 11 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver. The same hitch installed on a 2013 Prius is 1-1/2 inches from the hitch pin hole to edge of the bumper and 11-1/4 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver tube.

I went to our warehouse and measured the two to compare them against each other. The ground clearance is only about 1/16 of an inch different with the Draw-Tite being higher off the ground. However, the Draw-Tite also sticks out further from the bumper about 3/4 of an inch.

With that being said, if the Curt's measurements of 1-3/4 inches from hitch pin hole to the bumper's edge and the 12 inches from ground to top of the receiver is what you need then that's the correct hitch for you.

If you're going to be carrying an accessory like a bike rack or cargo carrier with the hitch, and not towing a trailer, you should know Curt requires you use a support strap, # 18050, to be compliant with the hitch's warranty.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The issue you are having with your Yakima Highlite 2 hitch-mount bike rack #Y02438 has to do with an incompatible hitch class designation. This Yakima rack is classified as a Class II bike rack, meaning that it can be used in a Class II hitch. The…

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Answer 2

If you check out the picture I attached you can see what your 2012 Toyota Prius V would look like with either the Draw-Tite Hitch #24847 or the Curt Hitch #C11276 would look like once installed. As you can see both of them hang about the same…

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Answer 3

I'd be happy to help clarify! Basically what it boils down to is the strength of the hitch itself and physics. The Class I trailer hitches, like the Curt #C11276 for your 2014 Toyota Prius, are the lightest duty on the market and so they…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11276 which is a fit for your 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid will work with the Bauer Revolution Swing-Away Bike Rack. You don't really need to worry about whether or not the Bauer Revolution…

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Answer 5

It does appear that the trailer hitch for your 2014 Toyota Prius V does sit up as high if not higher than the exhaust pipe as you can see in the video I have linked showing installation. But in the video that is hitch #C11276. It should be the same…

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Answer 6

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7178 is a great hitch for your 2012 Toyota Prius and will be able to handle the 300 lb weight of your motorcycle and the motorcycle rack (if the 300 lbs you mentioned includes both), but I'm not…

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Answer 7

Yes, that note is accurate. A Class I trailer hitch receiver is limited to only 2 bikes regardless of the amount of weight it's carrying. This is due to the exaggerated force caused by the additional leverage from the bikes being further away…

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Answer 8

I believe you are talking about the 1/4" nuts and bolts that are a part of the hardware that comes with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7178. I took a look at the installation instructions and the purpose of that hardware is to use only…

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Answer 9

Curt Class I trailer hitches do not have that stop in them. That stop is there to prevent accidental overloading of a Class I hitch. It allows only Class I compatible accessories to be used. In terms of bike racks a Class I hitch is only rated for a…

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Answer 10

The best hitch for you will depend on what you were wanting to use it for. If you were planning on simply using the hitch as a mount for a bike rack (due to the capabilities of the Class I hitch, you will need a Class I rated bike rack and will be…

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Answer 11

Draw-Tite trailer hitch #24847 has a square cross tube and a little bit different design than Curt hitch #C11276 which has a round cross tube. Both bike rack and hitch manufacturers agree that on a Class I trailer hitch the maximum capacity is 2…

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Answer 12

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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