Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Toyota Prius

Question:

I am wondering what you would suggest for a hitch type bike rack for my 2017 Prius. I will be carrying womens bikes and am older, so I am especially interested in the platform type, so I dont have to lift the bike so high. Thank you,

asked by: Susan S

Helpful Expert Reply:

Once you have a hitch installed on your 2017 Toyota Prius like the Draw Tite # 24966 you'll be able to install a platform bike rack like you mentioned wanting.

For a bike rack I really like the Thule EasyFold XT 2 Bike Platform Rack part # TH903202.

This is a platform bike rack that only touches the bike at the tires and comes with an integrated hitch and cable lock for optimal security. Platform racks like this are also very easy to load and unload. This rack has a ramp that lets you load your bikes with no lifting required. It folds up for compact storage, and it has built-in handles and wheels for easy transport. It also tilts with the bikes loaded for cargo area access.

expert reply by: Jameson C