2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Trailer Hitch Recommendation

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Which tow hitch would best fit my 2016 Prius Four Touring? Would it be able to tow a Uhaul trailer or camper trailer? Can I do the install myself or better to have a local shop? Thanks!

asked by: Greg

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Expert Reply:

For your 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring the Draw Tite hitch part # 24967 is the best option as it has mostly hidden appearance and the best ground clearance. The hitch would have capacity for a lightweight trailer and the install is very basic. I attached an install video for more info. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part # 118610 which installs easily and is very reliable.

Then for a ball mount you'd want the part # 3593 and for a hitch ball # 19256.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

I have a solution for you, however the Draw Tite SportFrame Class I, part #24776 is only compatible with 2 bike racks. These Class I hitches can only handle weight within certain distances from the vehicle, and risk damage or failure if used with…

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Answer 4

Thanks for reaching out! The wiring I recommend for your 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118505 which tees in behind your tail lights and then pulls power directly from your battery with the included power wire.…

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Answer 5

In regards to installing a trailer hitch like the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7178 on a 2011 Toyota Prius, the process is not hard at all. It installs into pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the frame, but you will have to drill…

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Answer 6

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 only…

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Answer 7

It really depends on how much of the bolt hole and bolt were stripped during the install of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11419, but to be on the safe side, you will likely want to use another M10 x 1.25 bolt. And if the weldnut was stripped at…

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