Will Thule Raceway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2011 Toyota Prius with Glass Roof

Question:

As long as you dont have the glass roof on your 2012 Toyota Prius I would go with the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack part # TH56BV Why not using it in combination with a glass roof?

asked by: Ron

Expert Reply:

Thule does now list the OutWay 3 # TH45BV as a fit for the 2011 (and 2012) Toyota Prius with a glass roof. Usually what happens is they will not list a fit until they have had the chance to test it. When they do test it, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. In this case it works so we can update our old answers to reflect the new information.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H