Carrying 4 Bikes on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
Question:
Im planning to installed a receiver for my 2017 prius prime. Will Draw tite class 1receiver hith work well with Yakima double down ace 4 bike carrier?
asked by: Chris
Helpful Expert Reply:
I may have a solution for you. However, you aren't able to use the Yakima DoubleDown Ace on your 2017 Toyota Prius Prime to carry four bikes. The hitch receivers for your vehicle, like the Draw-Tite # 24966, are Class I receivers and the DoubleDown Ace fits Class II and Class III receivers. In addition to that a Class I hitch is only able to carry up to 2 bikes.
Instead to carry 4 bikes on your car I recommend using a hitch mount bike rack like the Swagman Titan, part # S63400, to carry two bikes and then adding a roof rack to carry the other two. The Titan is a great rack that carries up to 35 pound bikes and includes a bike lock. You can add a lock for the rack using # S64029. You also may need a frame adapter bar, part # 64005, for any women's or children's bikes.
For the other two bikes on the roof I recommend the Yakima round bar roof rack:
48 inch round bars, # Y00408
BaseLine towers. # Y28TR
RoundBar adapter, # Y03536
BaseClip fit kits, # Y06123 and # Y06169
Add a roof mount bike carrier like the RockyMounts TomaHawk, part # RKY1222, to complete your system.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Swagman Racks
- 4-3/8 Inch Span
- Swagman
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 48" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Crossbars
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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RockyMounts TomaHawk Roof Bike Rack for Fat Bikes - Wheel Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Fat Bike
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- RockyMounts
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