Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Bike Rack on 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Question:

Doesnt look like such a thing exists, but I have a bike rack that fits in a 2 inch receiver hitch. I would like to also use this rack on my 2012 Camry Hybrid. I do not want to use an adapter with a 1 1/4 inch receiver, because the rack already sticks out far behind the vehicle, and I dont want it sticking out even further. Thanks

asked by: Thomas

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you to use a bike rack with both of your vehicles but since the only hitch that is designed to fit your 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12107 with the 1-1/4" receiver you'll need to use a different bike rack. The only other solution would be to have a shop fabricate a hitch with a 2" receiver to fit your vehicle.

For a bike rack that fits both 1-1/4" and 2" receiver sizes I recommend checking out the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU74FR because it's compatible with a wide variety of bike frame designs and it has a unique U-Shaped frame that makes loading and unloading your bikes much easier than a standard platform rack. This rack has a removeable adapter that makes it compatible with both hitch receiver sizes you'll have on your vehicles.

Attached is an installation video of the hitch as well as a review video of the bike rack for you to reference.

expert reply by: Jon G