2017 Toyota Prius Hatchback Class I Trailer Hitch

Question:

Good Morning, Can you recommend a Class I Trailer Hitch for my 2017 Toyota Prius Two Hatchback. I will use the hitch to attach a bike rack/carrier with 2 mountain bikes. I liked your video on the Curt Trailer Hitch part number C11276 as it doesnt require the removal of the plastic bumper cover/fascia or number attachment. Im looking for easy install and safety. Dont care what is looks like. That is, if the receiver is visible from or not. Also, I live in Phoenix. Please advise the name of a professional shop U-haul? to have your hitch installed.

asked by: Michael M

Expert Reply:

I'm not familiar with the Prius 2, but the Curt Class I hitch part # C11276 would be compatible with a 2017 Prius V.

For the 2017 model year, Toyota offered 4 different Prius models, the Prius, Prius C, Prius Prime and Prius V.

They all use different hitches for the most part, except for the Prius and Prius Prime.

For the Prius or Prius Prime, I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24966. Installation would involve temporarily removing the rear bumper cover, but since you're having the hitch professionally installed, that shouldn't cause a problem. For the Prius C, I'd recommend the Draw-Tite # 24971 and for the Prius V, the Curt # C11276 you mentioned would be an excellent choice.

I don't have any specific locations to recommend in the Phoenix area, but any trusted mechanic should be able to install the hitch for you without too much trouble at all. I've linked some install videos for the hitches mentioned.