Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Question:
so Jameson recommended the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider #HR200Z and also Draw Tite #24966 for the hitch..... Dont see ramp piece to attach when loading/unloading from ground to rack. Is that a separate purchase? does that rack fold so I can open the hatchback or do I need the Thule EasyFoldXT #TH903202 to get that feature?......way more pricey!
asked by: Jill L
Helpful Expert Reply:
Platform bike racks like you mentioned are definitely the easiest style to load so that is the style of bike rack I recommend. On the value end of the platform bike rack spectrum you can't beat the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part # HR200Z. It's pretty easy to use and load but what I really like about it is how stable it is in the hitch of the vehicle compared to other less expensive bike racks.
Now for the absolutely easiest to load option you'd want the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 as it comes with a ramp that pulls out and makes loading/unloading as easy as possible.
I attached review videos for both racks for you to check out as well.
You'll need a hitch to install either rack if you don't have one already. For that the Draw Tite part # 24966 is the hitch to use as it's priced the best and was basically designed for bike rack applications.
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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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Access Ramp for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Ramps
- NV 2.0
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch 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
- Hollywood Racks
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform 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
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Jill L.
8/7/2019
so Jameson recommended the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider #HR200Z and also Draw Tite #24966 for the hitch..... Dont see ramp piece to attach when loading/unloading from ground to rack. Is that a separate purchase? does that rack fold so I can open the hatchback or do I need the Thule EasyFoldXT #TH903202 to get that feature?......way more pricey!