Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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This Curt trailer hitch receiver is built for small jobs that make a big difference in everyday use. With a Class I rating, 2,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight, and 200 lbs tongue weight, it’s great for light towing, bike racks, or cargo carriers. The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening gives you plenty of accessory options without adding bulk under the bumper.
The fully welded steel construction and precision robotic welds are designed to line up with factory mounting points for a simple bolt-on install. There’s no cutting or welding needed, and all the hardware comes in the box. It’s the kind of project you can do in your own driveway with basic tools and still get a solid, professional-looking fit.
The gloss black powder coat finish stands up to weather and road grime while giving the hitch a clean, finished appearance. Underneath that topcoat is a corrosion-resistant base layer that helps prevent rust and keeps the steel structure strong. The round-tube design also blends nicely under most bumpers for a neat, balanced look.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
this trailer hitch is great, it was very easy to put in my prius and looks great too , i am really enjoying the use if it fir my bike platform rack hitch.
The videos and printed instructions were a great help. The receiver fit my 2012 Prius perfectly, I mounted the Thule bike rack, my bike, and rolled down the Interstate rock steady.
I will recommend eTrailer to my fellow bike clubbers.
I’m super excited to use the hitch I just got. The installation went fairly smooth with a big help from the video. It took less than an hour for the 2 guys who were helping me. I’m not sure I could have done it alone. The hardest part seemed like attaching the hitch on the passenger side because of the exhaust. The spec for this product says to torque it to 86 lbs. I hope that is enough to carry the load it is manufactured to claim. The hitch looks great and hangs as it should but I hope it’s not to low since I am already scraping the bottom of my car on shitty Bay Area roads. I like how it doesn’t stick out past the bumper much at all so I won’t knock my shins.
It took over 2 hours for install for 2 reasons. First, the tools would not fit around the exhaust system and in the access slot. 3/4 drive equipment was too bulky. Second reason, an Important issue, the heat shield on my 2011 prius extends further aft than the video and to fit the rightside bracket correctly, the bracket must be sandwiched between the shield and the frame. It took alot of time bending the shield to get the bracket installed. The video is wrong, they just clamp on top of the shield and squeeze it against the frame. You don't want heat to transfer to the vehicle because the 12-volt battery is located in that area.
Such a easy install it took me only 20mins from the ground I did back both rear wheels on a bricks to give me more room underneath to install the hitch I recommend lubricant on bolts and muffler hanger, I didn’t have a breaker bar so I used a wheel lug t bar and used the 3/4 side to just loosen it then came back with 19mm ratchet and loosen and tightened it all up and torqued to spec , It’s really simple I watched the curt video install on you tube once and understood it . Im glad I chose the Curt because it was so simple to install great product I recommend buying from etrailer vs eleswhere online...my receiver hitch was delivered well packed with no problems I’ve heard complaints from other websites that delivery was received damaged or bent so the bold won’t line up . Do yourself a solid and go to etrailer you won’t regret it.
First, let's make a comment on etrailer's service. I placed my order at 4:40 am. The item was shipped at 7:30 am. UPS attempted delivery the next day mid-morning. What would expedited service look like?!!
The Curt hitch is excellent quality. It took a little longer to install than anticipated, but once in it is great looking and very sturdy. The knuckle of the hitch sticks out about an inch to two inches beyond the bumper of my 2010 Toyota Prius. A couple of pictures are attached.
Purchased this for my "new" 2015 Prius and I'm very pleased by how easy it was to install and how nice it looks. My primary need for a hitch is to carry a bike rack, but I also have a small utility trailer that has been very handy when I need to carry a bulky load that won't fit in the Prius even when it's not all that heavy.
I had previously installed a Curt hitch on my 2009 Prius and had a bit of a problem where the bolt holes didn't quite line up (even though it was only off by 1/8 of an inch or so, it was a lot of work to "stretch" it by even that much to fit. So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect this time. But it turned out to be no problem at all - the holes lined up perfectly, making the installation quick and easy.
A few tips:
1) When removing the tow hook from the drivers side, make sure to carefully remove the bolt and socket driver. If you don't, they can fall down and get caught on the top side plastic underbody panel. That turned what would have been about a 30 minute job into a 60 minute one!
2) The video was very helpful. The installer in the video suggested putting some spray lubricant on the exhaust hanger to help get it back on. I initially found it impossible to remove, even with lots of effort to point that I as worried about damaging it. But a quick shot of silicon lubricant worked wonders - it slid right off to all access to the bolts, and the slid back on easily as well.
3) Be sure to use a torque wrench as described in the installation instructions. I had to torque it down a lot tighter than I would have guessed without the torque wrench.
This hitch appears to be a much higher quality hitch/receiver than the U Haul one I bought for my minivan several years ago. I had some help with the installation with auto-tech students from where I teach because it is much easier to install it from a lift. If you are handy, you might be able to install it yourself using jack stands.
The service from eTrailer and the price is always the best around. This is the fifth hitch I have ordered from them and it has always been a great experience. The only issue I have had is that two of the hitches got dropped in shipping and bent. Unfortunately you can't tell it until the bolt holes don't line up under the car. In both cases I was able to simply use a floor jack to spread the ends back the 1/4 inch needed, but it just adds some annoyance. I love eTrailer prices and their service!
Easy install! Great service, as always, from the etrailer.com team. Thanks!
The hitch is great. Super strong and it has never loosened or worried me driving with a loaded bike rack on many miles of dirt and gravel roads. Highly recommend upgrading to a hitch if you were previously using a clip-on roof rack like me to carry bikes, which can be shaken loose on rough roads or high winds. Installation was straight forward after you find the right bolts to take out.
After using this custom fit trailer hitch reciever for one year, I am loving it! It was easy to install and it has done exactly what I needed it to do and more! I also bought my vehicle specific trailer light wiring harness which was easy to install as well and continues to work great! I would definitely recommend both of these products!
I had some trouble getting the bolt holes to line up, but once I got all the bolts started, it fit fine. then I purchased a 1 1/4 to 2" adapter at autozone, and installed my e-bike rack.. it also worked fine for that. I have never pulled a trailer with it, just use it to carry my e-bike
We were limited to a 1-1/4" hitch on our Prius, and I was a little wary of hanging two heavy electric bikes on it on a Thule hitch. But having had it for a year, including a trip up the Colorado Rockies and lots of bumps on various roads, we have had no problem at all. Solid.
Thomas
7/31/2025
It has worked great. We sold the Prius in early 2025 and on the next car got a 2 hitch.
Super easy to install and did it in about 45 mins without lifting the vehicle. Don't recommend that but show's you how simple both the hitch design and the Prius (2015) design is. Instructions provided is simple to follow and video links on the website helped.
William L.
8/25/2021
Thumbs up! Use it fairly regularly. Still recommend
I purchase two different products and installed both, back to back. I did not use a jack or a lift, so it took about 45 minutes to finesse this one into/onto my Toyota Prius. I needed a helper (wife) which made it much easier. This is for a bike rack. Ordered Friday and delivered Monday, fast, fast. Thank you.
Ezekiel A.
10/12/2016
It has performed as my intended use. I have only used this for attaching a bicycle rack and holding 2 bicycles.
I installed it in 15 minutes with good video and instructions that are provided. Mounting tabs lined up perfectly to OEM holes using their upgraded bolts and washers.
Received it in 3 days after they sent me shipping confirmation and tracking number.
They should tape foam on the mounting tabs to prevent damage and puncturing through the box.
I like how it tucks up and hardly noticeable.
John
5/18/2015
is this a lowered prius?
Sundeep
8/1/2015
Hey Victor, were you able to do it at home or did you need a raised platform?
Victor Y.
8/4/2015
John it is not a lowered Prius, but with the tucked-up hitch, it gives it that look.
Victor Y.
8/4/2015
Sundeep I did it at work in the parking lot, I use the box to set the hitch on then pushed it under the rear and held it up with one arm while the other was threading in their supplied bolts.
I bought this hitch after watching the online videos by etrailer detailing the installation. They make it look a lot easier to install than my experience, but i was not using a lift and had never done it before. The price on this hitch was very good and it was shipped very quickly. It beat the tools that I ordered from another online retailer to do the install, in fact. The packaging was good as well, and protected the hitch. I included a picture of my installation, which admittedly does not show very much, but its a win for me. The hardest part of installation was dealing with the exhaust bracket. I plan on purchasing a bike rack and a cargo rack in the near future, maybe even a small trailer.
A. W.
5/24/2021
After a year there has been absolutely no problems with the hitch. My plans of cargo racks and trailers were derailed due to the crazy year 2020, but I did purchase an Allen Sports 2-Bike Hitch Rack. The hitch holds the very heavy bike rack heavier loaded very securely with little to no wobble just using the locking hitch pin I also bought. I have no complaints about the hitch.
Love it! This trailer hitch allows an upright bike rack to attach, with the addition of an adapter, to our hatchback style Prius. It is much sturdier than our old bike rack that leaned against the hatch window. The trailer hitch/bike rack combo allows us to get into the hatch without removing the rack. We travelled across Florida and back, 300 miles, with no problems. Your website was very helpful in determining the proper hitch and installation was easy. Thank you for a great product at a good price.
Diana
6/30/2019
Still great! Thanks for following up. Not many companies do that. Great customer service.
Bought this to fit on my Prius so I could pull a small Uhaul during our move cross country. It was fairly easy to install even installing it by myself and worked well for towing from SC to ID.
This is the third hitch I've purchased from etrailer. They have a great selection, fast shipping, and the installation videos are bang on. The hitch was super easy to install on my 2014 prius, looks sharp, like it belongs there. If you don't have a torque wrench, you should borrow/buy one instead of guessing on how tight to do the bolts - I was surprised at how tight they needed to be - if I was just guessing there's no way I would have cranked them that tight.
Solid hitch! Ridiculously easy install, I didn’t even have to take the exhaust off the hanger, I just pushed it to the side. Took about 20 minutes by myself. Make sure you have the right socket sizes.
The hitch receiver fits nicely under my Toyota Prius. I paid a local automotive shop to attach it, as I did not want to get involved and I wanted it done right.
Excellent hitch. Great service from e-trailer in terms of delivery. Install took a lot longer than the 30 min projected for novice installer--even with 2 people. But a good chunk of that time was just human error and learning as we went along. Can't wait to use it.
Quick & easy install. Great customer service from Etrailer.
Lazer S.
5/5/2026
Glad we could help, Lance! What kind of bikes are you going to be carrying?
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Bruce
5/24/2025
Strong, flawless performance.