EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Prius v Video

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…

I believe you are talking about the 1/4" nuts and bolts that are a part of the hardware that comes with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7178. I took a look at the installation instructions and the purpose of that hardware is to use…

The trailer hitch I recommend using for carrying a bike rack and bikes with your 2017 Toyota Prius v is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7192. This is the only Class III trailer hitch available so it will be stronger than the other…

From the research I did on your 2011 Nissan Rogue it looks like it has a 1,000 lb towing capacity. You should still check the owners manual of your vehicle to verify this. The Curt hitch #C13204 that you referenced is a fit for your vehicle and has…

In regards to installing a trailer hitch like the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7178 on a 2011 Toyota Prius, the process is not hard at all. It installs into pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the frame, but you will have to…

A drawbar (or sometimes called ball mount), is the metal piece that slides into the hitch opening to provide the attachment point for a hitch ball for trailer towing. If you have no plans of towing with the part #24847 then you would not need the…

Sorry to hear about your car accident and your hitch and bike rack being damaged. As far as installing a new hitch, the first thought that comes to mind is, because of the accident, are all the necessary attachment points for a trailer hitch on the…

According to the owner's manual for your 2012 Toyota Prius V, "Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a…

You should be able to bend the exhaust hanger a little bit to allow the hitch to fit easily on the vehicle. The installation instructions state that lower the exhaust will make installation easier. If you remove the exhaust from the rubber hanger,…

From what I've seen, the best bike rack when it comes to license plate and backup camera clearance is the Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR. This has a u-shaped goal post design, so that when the bike rack is folded up, there is less bike rack…

For all intents and purposes the Draw Tite hitches part #24944 and #24966 are the same thing for your 2017 Toyota Prius. They will install the same and function the same. Your best option though is the part #24966 which is a bit less expensive and…