How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2009 Toyota Camry LE With an 1-1/4" Hitch
Question:
Hi, I have a 2009 Camry LE. I am looking for a hitch and hitch rack for 4 bikes. Is this possible? I'm finding racks for 2 hitches, and only 1 1/4 hitches for the Camry. If not, do you have other suggestions? Thank you!
asked by: Dan M
Helpful Expert Reply:
While the newer Camrys have special 2" hitches designed for them, the selection of hitches for your 2009 Toyota have only 1-1/4" hitches like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12343. The good news is that these are Class II hitches which gives you more options and weight capacity compared to most Class I hitches. Class I hitches can not carry more than 2 bikes, while Class II hitches can carry 4 bikes if you can get them to fit.
You have two options from here. You can get a hitch expander like # 80303 that expands and extends your 1-1/4" hitch into a 2" hitch. This does reduce your total tongue weight capacity from 350 lbs down to 175 lbs so keep that in mind. For that reason, I recommend our lighter of the 4-bike bike racks which is the Hollywood Racks Destination 4 # HR4000 which only weighs 42 pounds!
If you don't want an adapter, you can get a hanging style bike rack that can fit into an 1-1/4" hitch. One good example is the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This fits 2" and 1-1/4" hitches like yours and can carry around 4 bikes by their frame.
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only)
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 6 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Tow Ready
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Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 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
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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