Recommended Way to Carry E-Bikes with 2005 Toyota Prius

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I have a 2005 Toyota Prius AND a 50 lbs electric bike. Can you recommend a trunk mount rack? Thank you.

asked by: Amelia

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We have a great way to carry 50 lb e-bikes with your 2005 Toyota Prius but none of the trunk mounted bike racks have the capacity for an e-bike as the highest capacity trunk racks are rated for 35 lbs per bike. So instead you'd want the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 which is a hitch mounted bike rack.

Then for your 2005 Prius you'd want the hitch # 24808 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

From the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver tube of the Curt #C11468 is 1-7/8 inches and the same measurement on Draw-Tite #24808 is 2-1/8 inches. They're both a Class I hitch receivers so you'll need to use accessories specifically…

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Answer 2

We do have trailer hitches available for your 2007 Toyota Prius that have a 200 lbs Tongue Weight (TW) rating. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24808 which is a Class I, 1-1/4" hitch receiver which has that…

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Answer 3

I may have a solution for you, but the 2005 Toyota Prius will not be able to carry these bikes on a traditional bike rack. Instead, you'll need to use a hitch-mounted cargo carrier and tie downs in order to carry these bikes. For a hitch, I…

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Since fuel mileage is a concern you are going to want to go with a hitch and a hitch mounted cargo carrier over a roof rack option. For a hitch I would recommend the Draw Tite Hitch part #24808. This would work well to support a cargo carrier. For a…

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There are only Class I hitches available for your 2006 Prius. The most popular one we carry is the Draw Tite Hitch part #24808. I attached an FAQ article on hitch classifications for you to check out to give you a better idea on why they don't…

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The only way you'd be able to transport a small scooter with a Prius like your 2009 model is with a hitch and small trailer. The vehicle is not designed for carrying 250 lbs vertically at the rear. For a hitch you'd want the Draw Tite part…

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The Draw-Tite #24808 and Curt #C11468 are the available hitch receivers for your 2006 Toyota Prius. Both are Class I and have a towing capacity of 2000 lbs. Our most popular hitch for your Prius is the Draw-Tite #24808. I have included a short…

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All the hitches that we have that are for a 2007 Toyota Prius are Class I hitches and have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Due to the attachment points on the vehicle and the weight rating of a Class I hitch it is limited to carrying 2 bikes. Some…

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Answer 9

For your upcoming cross country trip (and every trip, short or long, thereafter) I highly recommend a hitch-mounted bike rack for your 2008 Toyota Prius. I'm not sure if this was already the way you were leaning but even if your Prius isn't…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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