What Bike Rack Do You Recommend For My 1994 Isuzu Amigo Or My 2014 Toyota Prius C

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I appreciate your help. If I choose to put a bike hitch on my 2014 toyota Prius C instead, which bike trailer would you recommend? I spoke to the guy that's going to be installing the hitch & he says I have to get a class 1. I'll be transporting 2 regular thick tire bikes. Which 1 do you recommend? What do you think of the bike hitches that hang off the spare tires?

asked by: Carmen W

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I do have a solution for you. It can be handled by replacing your ball mount with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4", part # C12181. This hitch receiver has a maximum tongue weight of 300 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. Once this hitch receiver is in place, my hitch bike recommendation is the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HR200Z. The reason you will have to go with a new hitch receiver is because your ball mount is built into the hitch and it is not removable. A hitch rack is also more secure than a spare tire bike rack.

I have included a product description link and a video review link below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Carmen W.

2/4/2022

I appreciate your help. If I choose to put a bike hitch on my 2014 toyota Prius C instead, which bike trailer would you recommend? I spoke to the guy that's going to be installing the hitch & he says I have to get a class 1. I'll be transporting 2 regular thick tire bikes. Which 1 do you recommend? What do you think of the bike hitches that hang off the spare tires?

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Mark S.

2/4/2022

You will be able to carry your bikes on your 2014 Toyota Prius C, provided that they are not very heavy bikes. My hitch receiver recommendation is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4", part # 24971. The tongue weight of this hitch receiver is 200 lbs. Please keep in mind that your vehicle is not rated for towing. My recommended hitch bike rack is the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes - 1-1/4"/2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HR200Z-FB. The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider will fit your 1-1/4" hitch receiver and it is fat tire compatible, so your thick bike tires will not be a problem. This rack does have a 45 lbs weight limit per bike and it weighs 38 lbs, keeping you safely under the 200 lbs tongue weight of your hitch receiver. If your bikes are heavier than 45 lbs, you can always go with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches, part # HLY74FR. This hitch bike rack has a weight limit of 80 lbs per bike and it weighs 54 lbs, leaving you 146 lbs for bike weight. With regards to your second question, I will always recommend the hitch bike rack over the spare-tire rack option. I have included product description links, a video installation link, and video review links below.

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Answer 1

For your 2018 Toyota Prius c the Draw Tite hitch part #24971 is the way to go. Unlike the Curt #C11523 it does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack.

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Answer 5

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 6

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 7

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C77ZV is a fit for the 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid. I attached a link to the install instructions as well as a link to an installer finder in case you wanted to find someone near you to install the hitch.

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Answer 9

What that means is that the cross section of the hitch that runs side to side is completely out of sight once it's installed onto the vehicle. The hitch you looked at, part #C13065, has a hidden cross tube that you can't see with it…

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Answer 10

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Answer 11

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 12

I have the perfect bike rack for your Electra Townie and for this I recommend the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack part #SA4412B. The reason I recommend this bike rack over the Malone rack is because you don't need to use an adapter bar at all.…

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