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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2017 Toyota Prius V
  For a trailer hitch for your 2017 Toyota Prius V the best choice is the Draw Tite part # 24847 as it is custom fit for your vehicle and has a great price. For trailer wiring you would want the part # 118610. For a ball mount you would want the part # 3593 which is designed for the hitch and then for a 2 inch hitch ball you would want the part # 19258.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitches For 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In And 2013 Toyota Prius
  We have one trailer hitch that is designed to work with the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. That trailer hitch is the Curt Hitch, part # C11276. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps, like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. The Draw-Tite hitch, part # 60263 is designed to fit the Prius and...
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• Fit of Thule Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack # TH911XT on 2013 Toyota Prius
  According to my contact at Thule, their Passage 2 and 3-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack # TH910XT and # TH911XT are both a confirmed fit for the 2013 Toyota Prius. This has been determined after extensive fit testing. This being said, anytime a piece of equipment is in direct contact with the painted surfaces of a vehicle, the possibility of the vehicle being scratched exists. This risk can be minimized by ensuring that the surfaces of the rack and vehicle that touch each other are 100 percent...
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• Lightweight Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2005 Toyota Prius
  The best hitch for your 2005 Toyota Prius that would work well for your situation is the Draw Tite part # 24808 that you referenced. It is a confirmed fit and would have the capacity needed for a 75 lb chair. The hitch weighs 28 lbs. Then for a carrier we have the Curt part # C18110 which would fit the hitch and have capacity needed for the chair.
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• Bike Rack and Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Toyota Prius to Carry E-Bikes
  Your 2012 Toyota Prius can handle the weight of a bike rack and the weight of your e-bikes. There is one e-bike rack that was designed for the lighter duty vehicles like your 2012 Toyota Prius that will you'll really like with the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202. This fits Class I hitches like what your 2012 Toyota Prius has available like the Draw Tite part # 24847, is designed for the heavier e-bikes as it has a 65 lb per bike capacity, and also has a ramp built into it which makes loading...
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• Hitch Recommendation for 2010 Toyota Prius to Carry Thule Doubletrack Bike Rack
  You will need to install a trailer hitch on your 2010 Toyota Prius to be able to use the Thule Doubletrack bike rack part # TH92BJ that you referenced. The best hitch option would then be the Draw Tite part # 24847 which does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a bike rack like the Curt hitch does. Any local mechanic to you with a decent reputation would have no problem installing this hitch as it's not very involved at all. As long as you aren't flying down the dirt roads in...
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• Recommended Hitch Adapter For 2016 Toyota Prius V With Class l Trailer Hitch To Carry Bike Rack
  We do not have a trailer hitch designed to fit your 2016 Prius. As manufacturers design and make them available, we do add them to our website so our customers can order them. The tire chains I recommend for your 2016 Prius are the Glacier V-Trac Cable Snow Tire Chains, part # PW1030. These are made of low-carbon steel and are designed with a low profile that means a smoother ride. These also come with tensioning rings that help secure the chains on the vehicle. You will want to check...
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• Can A Class 1 Hitch Carry A Thule Epos TH99XE Bike Rack With 100 Pounds Of Bikes On It?
  Hi Calvin! The two Draw-Tite hitches for a 2014 Toyota Prius V ( # 24967 and # 24847) are Class 1 hitches, which means they are rated for 200 pounds of tongue weight. With the Thule Epos # TH99XE weighing 38 pounds and your bikes totaling 100 pounds, you will be within that capacity of either hitch, so you are good to go! Out of curiosity, what kind of bikes will you be carrying?
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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Toyota Prius Carrying Carbon Frame Bikes
  The Kuat Transfer V2 # KU74FR would be a perfect solution for you. It is Class I hitch compatible so it will work with the the Draw-Tite # 24847 on your 2013 Prius. Since it only grabs the bike at the tires it would not touch your carbon fiber frame bikes either.
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• Can A Class 1 Hitch Carry A Thule Epos TH99XE Bike Rack With 100 Pounds Of Bikes On It?
  Hi Calvin! The two Draw-Tite hitches for a 2014 Toyota Prius V ( # 24967 and # 24847) are Class 1 hitches, which means they are rated for 200 pounds of tongue weight. With the Thule Epos # TH99XE weighing 38 pounds and your bikes totaling 100 pounds, you will be within that capacity of either hitch, so you are good to go! Out of curiosity, did the link to your original question get lost? This is the same answer if that's the case.
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• Comparing Trailer Hitches that Fit a 2017 Toyota Prius v
  We currently carry four trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2017 Toyota Prius v and the best one for you depends on what you're using it for. For example, the EcoHitch, part # 306-X7192, is the best option if you're going to be using the hitch to carry a cargo carrier or bike rack because the hitch pin hole sits closer to the rear bumper so whatever is in the hitch has a higher chance of clearing the bumper. It's also the only one that's a 2 inch receiver and there are more hitch accessories...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2012 Toyota Prius v
  Your 2012 Toyota Prius v can absolutely have a trailer hitch installed. I can't speak for U-Haul but we have a number of different trailer hitches that fit your '12 Prius v. The best option, if you want the cleanest look, is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7192. That's because this hitch is completely hidden so the crosstube does not show, and it is also the only hitch for your vehicle that has a 2 inch receiver. That is important because a larger receiver means many,...
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• Can Thule EasyFold XT E-Bike Rack Fit 2013 Toyota Prius
  The Thule EasyFold XT part # THX903202 will work great on your 2013 Toyota Prius once you have a hitch installed on it. One of the many great things about this rack is that it fits both hitch the 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch hitch sizes. So it could fit the 1-1/4 inch Draw Tite hitch part # 24847 that fits your Prius or if you wanted a 2 inch hitch we also have the EcoHitch # 306-X7178 that is a fit as well. Between the two I really like the 2 inch EcoHitch since most of it is hidden as only the...
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• Hitch & Wiring for 2010 Toyota Prius to Tow Small Aluminum Boat Trailer
  Draw-Tite hitches # 24847 and # 24967 are both good choices for your 2010 Prius but if it were me I would choose # 24847. They share the same 2000-lb maximum towing capacity and both are easy no-drill installations. The only noteworthy difference between them is that model # 24967 will be slightly less noticeable on the car since its main cross tube is hidden behind the rear fascia. If you don't care about this then you can save a few dollars by going with hitch # 24847 which is shown...
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• Is a 2 Inch Hitch Available for a 2010 Toyota Prius?
  The only available hitches for a 2010 Toyota Prius have 1-1/4" receiver openings and are Class I rated. Class I racks are limited to carrying two bikes, though there are some that have an available adapter that allow bikes to be used with either a 2" or 1-1/4" hitch. For a hitch I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe # 24847 because it will not require the use of stabilizing straps with a bike rack the way the Curt hitch will. I've added a link to a video install of this hitch on a '10 Prius...
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• Dimensions of Hitch Pin Hole and Weld Stop On Class I Trailer Hitch Receivers
  Class I trailer hitch receivers like # 24847 have a distance of about 1-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the welded stop in the back of the hitch receiver tube. Class I ball mounts like # 3594 normally are about 1-9/16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back to allow fit. The Class I hitches have this welded stop to ensure only Class I rated accessories will fit so you don't overload your hitch capacity. The Class II trailer hitches do not have the...
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• Are There Advantages to Hidden Trailer Hitch for 2017 Toyota Prius
  The biggest advantage the trailer hitch receivers with a hidden crosstube have is the aesthetic, as they are otherwise very similar. A lot of people don't like having the crosstube visible so they choose the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11473 or Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24966; they want the cleaner look on their Prius, like in the accompanying photo of the Curt hitch on a '17 Prius. The advantage to the visible crosstube hitch, the Draw-Tite # 24847, is limited to the easier...
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• Which Trailer Hitch Has Higher Ground Clearance For a 2012 Toyota Prius V
  The Draw-Tite Hitch, # 24847, and the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 60263 (no longer available), are basically the same hitch so they both have the same ground clearance and side profile. Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch are sister companies that use the same design process for their trailer hitches. The top of the receiver tube for both trailer hitches will sit 4-3/4 inches below the frame rails on your 2012 Toyota Prius V. If you are planning on using the hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier,...
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• What is the Distance From Center of Hitch Pin Hole to the End of Receiver Opening and Inner Tab
  For the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4", # 24847, the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver opening is 2 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the inner stop tab also measures 2 inches. This hitch is designed to custom-fit the 2010-2015 Toyota Prius and the 2012-2017 Prius V. The hitch is rated Class I with an 1-1/4 receiver opening.
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• Will My Class II Hitch Work on my Wifes 2011 Toyota Prius V?
  Thank you very much very much for your question and congratulations on the potential sale of your vehicle. I did research on your question, and the owner's manual for your wife's 2011 Toyota Prius V has a section on trailer towing. It does indicate 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 wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing...
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• What is Bolt Size of Hardware that Fits Draw Tite Hitch for 2010 Toyota Prius
  The bolt size that the Draw Tite hitch # 24847 uses is M12 X 1.25 X 35 CL8.8. If you took that info to a hardware store they'd be able to get you setup with the correct bolts or you can order replacement hardware from us with part # RHK.
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• Differences Between Curt and Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitches for 2012 Toyota Prius V
  The Curt # C11276 and the Draw-Tite # 24847 Class I hitches share the same weight capacity, and the installation procedure is fairly similar. In actuality, the Curt weighs about 8 lbs more than the Draw-Tite hitch. The Curt hitch is constructed of round tube steel that's a bit larger in diameter than the square tube stock the Draw-Tite model is constructed of, which would account for the weight difference. Since both hitches have been tested and found to have the same weight bearing capacity,...
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• Tongue Weight Capacity for Hitch on a 2014 Toyota Prius V
  The Draw-Tite part # 24847 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Prius V. It has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. It sounds like this hitch would have enough capacity for what you are trying to carry with it. But we can't safely recommend you go against what Toyota recommends in the owners manual of your vehicle.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2015 Toyota Prius
  The hitches that are available for your 2015 Toyota Prius are Class l hitches. Class l hitches are limited to a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening due to the lower towing and tongue weight capacity for the vehicles. I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 24847. No drilling is required when installing this hitch. If you plan on doing some light towing I recommend a ball mount like part # 3593. This ball mount has a 2-1/8 inch rise or 2-3/4 inch drop. for a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball I recommend...
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