Will the Kuat Beta 2-Bike Rack allow Clearance for Bikes On a 2010 Prius With Curt Hitch  

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I have a few recommendations for you. My personal pick would be the Swagman XC2 Wheel Mount Bike Rack, item # S64650. This rack has a shank that rises about 2 inches for clearance and is very easy to load and unload. The ratcheting hooks are easy to use and they hold the bikes very securely. A friend of mine uses this rack on his Ford Focus and has no clearance problems, even when going over large speed bumps. We have a video review of this rack for you to check out, see link.

For a Hanging bike rack I would recommend the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack, # S63360. This rack may be the best option for the clearance issues you are having. This rack has anti-sway cradles to secure bikes to the rack at 3 points using durable rubber straps. I added a photo showing the clearance that this rack provodes. The vehicle in the photo is one a customer sent in using the rack on their Honda Fit, which is similar in clearance at the rear to your Prius.

Finally the Kuat Beta Folding Aluminum 2-Bike Rack, item # B202-114 that you mentioned also has rise built into the shank that will help with clearance issues but does not provide the amount of clearance the other racks I mentioned provide. This is a very nice rack that has anti sway cradles to protect your bikes, it is light weight and stores compactly. Keeping the bikes as close to the vehicle as possible will also help with the clearance issues you are having.

expert reply by: Robert G

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