Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Toyota Prius
Question:
I want to carry a cargo carrier at the rear of my 2018 Toyota Prius so I need a trailer hitch, what hitch should I get?
asked by: Greg
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2018 Toyota Prius is the Draw Tite part # 24966 because unlike the Curt hitch # C11473 which fits also it does not require the use of a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a cargo carrier.
Then for a cargo carrier I recommend the Reese part # 63155 because it has a rise in the shank for better ground clearance, has a mesh floor and higher railing which allows it to easily secure cargo of varying sizes.
Products Referenced in This Question
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 21 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Steel
- Reese
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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