Will 4-Bike Thule Apex Bike Rack Fit a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
Question:
Can the Thule 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4inch Hitches - Tilting Item # TH9029XT works with a class one hitch?
asked by: Molly
Expert Reply:
The Thule Apex # TH9025XT fits a Class I hitch but even though it can hold 4 bikes you are still limited to 2 bikes. This is a limitation of Class I trailer hitches. In order to carry 4 bikes you would need a combination of a trailer hitch mount rack and a roof rack set up.
For a hitch mounted bike rack to offset some cost for a roof rack I recommend the 2 bike Apex # TH9024XT. It weighs just 33 pounds so it is easy to handle and won't put a lot of stress on the trailer hitch.
For a roof rack you can use a Yakima round bar system using the following parts:
Crossbars # Y00408
BaseLine towers # Y28TR
RoundBar SL adapter # Y03536
Front BaseClips # Y06123
Rear BaseClips # Y06169
Then you can add a couple of the Swagman Upright bike rack # S64720 to carry the other 2 bikes on the roof.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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Thule Apex XT 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 and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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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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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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