How to Carry Electric Bikes With 2010 Toyota Prius & 2018 Kia Soul
Question:
Im looking at your Hollywood Sport Rider SE ebike rack. The mfg requires a class II hitch. We own a 2010 Toyota Prius and 2018 KIA Soul for which I cant find on your site. Am I missing one?
asked by: Dale S
Expert Reply:
Ok, we can get either your 2010 Toyota Prius or 2018 Kia Soul set up to carry electric bikes, but you are correct that there isn't an option for a Class II, 1-1/4 inch hitch for either vehicle. That said, you can still carry your electric bikes, and to do so you have a couple of options.
One is to use the Hollywood rack with a 2 inch EcoHitch trailer hitch, OR you can use a different bike rack compatible with the available Class I, 1-1/4 inch hitches. I'll go ahead and list out the options for how you can carry electric bikes with either vehicle.
2 Inch Trailer Hitch
- 2010 Toyota Prius: EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7178
- 2018 Kia Soul: EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7326
- Bike Rack: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY84FR
1-1/4 Inch Class I Trailer Hitch:
- 2010 Toyota Prius: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11276
- 2018 Kia Soul: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11419
- Bike Rack: Kuat NV 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack - Gunmetal Gray # NV12G or Metallic Black # NV12B
These would be the only options, and the best one would be the EcoHitch due to its 2 inch receiver and superior 300 lb tongue weight capacity, which could be needed if your electric bikes are on the heavier side. I have added links below to video reviews as well as installations for you to check out if you'd like to take a look.
Products Referenced in This Question
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
more information >
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
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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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
more information >
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- 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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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic 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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