Can an Enclosed Cargo Carrier be Used with a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2015 Toyota Prius

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Are there any class II trailer hitches available for a 2015 Prius. Im looking to get a Thule hitch swinging cargo container. Its available in 1.25inch but its only for class II hitches. What are your thoughts/recommendations?

asked by: Ethan

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Expert Reply:

All of the trailer hitches for the 2015 Toyota Prius are Class I hitches. Out of the available options I recommend Draw-Tite hitch # 24847 or # 24967 since they do not require the use of a stabilization strap like the Curt hitch.

Then you could use Curt cargo carrier # C18110 with cargo bag # e98990. This is as close as you can get to an enclosed cargo carrier on a Class I trailer hitch.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Yes. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #306-X7178 is a confirmed fit on all models of the 2015 Toyota Prius including the plug in hybrid models. This is a really good choice since it has a 2 inch receiver…

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Answer 2

There is one option to add a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver to your 2015 Toyota Prius with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7178. This hitch has the inch receiver you need as well as a 300 lb tongue weight capacity. Each of the other…

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Answer 3

We do have a 2 inch hitch that fits your 2015 Toyota Prius with the EcoHitch part #306-X7178 which would work with the Hollywood Racks e-bike rack #HLY84FR that you are interested in.

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 7

The only available hitches for a 2010 Toyota Prius have 1-1/4" receiver openings and are Class I rated. Class I racks are limited to carrying two bikes, though there are some that have an available adapter that allow bikes to be used with…

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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…

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Answer 9

Is the 7-way factory installed? If so, it'll say MOPAR on the spring loaded cover for the 7-way socket. If so, Jeep kind of prewired the vehicle by running the brake output circuit from the 7-way up to the passenger cab and terminating it…

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Answer 10

For some reason Toyota isn't very forthcoming with how to figure out if you have the tow package or not. From my understanding all of the V6 models of the 2019 Toyota Highlander have the tow package but it isn't specified as to what…

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Answer 11

Yes. The EcoHitch #306-X7178 is designed to fit the 2010 Toyota Prius; because the Prius is an entirely hybrid electric vehicle there isn't any distinction between the frames so the hitches will fit all of the models of the 2010 Prius.…

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Answer 12

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind…

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