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• Recommendation For Carrying a Aventon Level 2 E-Bike Behind a 2013 Scion xB
  I do see your Aventon Level 2 bike has a weight of 54lbs. Since you are using the Curt Receiver # C12490 on your 2013 Scion xB and being a 1-1/4" receiver I recommend the Yakima OnRamp # Y28DJ as it can support bikes up to 66lbs each and has a ramp for ease loading. Using an Adapter # e43YR with the Rack # HLY66ZR not only moves it further back causing more of a lever effect on the weight but do remember the extra length is also going to have an effect on the departure angle which means...
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• Will a 2012 Scion Curt Trailer Hitch Fit a 2008 Toyota Prius
  Hey Vince! I have an '09 Prius so I get the appeal of the ground clearance and cost savings of the Curt # C12490 from your previous vehicle, but this hitch has a different profile and different bolt hole pattern to the Curt # C11468 that fits your '08 Prius so they aren't interchangeable. You can try to modify the bolt holes from your old hitch to fit your Prius, but one of the key parts of the Prius specific hitch is the raised part of the crossbeam that keeps the exhaust from constantly...
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• Availability of Replacement Install Hardware for Curt Hitch that Fits 2010 Scion xB
  Hey Peter, yes we sell replacement hardware for all of the hitches we carry including the Curt that fits your 2010 Scion xB with the part # RHK. On the product page you would enter the part number of the hitch and we will ship you the correct hardware that came with the hitch.
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• How Do Curt Stabilizer Straps Work for Supporting Hitch Accessories
  The stabilizer strap part # 18050 that Curt recommends you use when you are carrying a non-supported hitch accessory like a bike rack will get attached to the rack and then the other end of the strap will clip to the top of the hatch or trunk of the vehicle it gets used on. Check out the review video I attached for the strap. The Curt Hitch part # C12490 that you referenced is for a Scion xB, for a vehicle like this the strap would get attached to the top of the rear cargo door. I attached...
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• What is the Difference Between Class 1 and Class 2 Hitches for the Scion XB
  Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue weight rating of 350 pounds and a towing rating of 3,500 pounds. The only other difference is that accessories designed for Class II only hitches will not fit in a Class I Hitch. Class I accessories will work in the Class II hitch. I would recommend...
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• Trailer Hitch, Hitch Ball, and Wiring Recommendations for a 2010 Scion xB
  Yes. The Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, # 12490, will fit your 2010 Scion xB. This hitch comes with a drawbar, hitch pin and clip. There is no drilling required with this simple bolt on installation. I have included links to the instructions and an installation video below. This Class II hitch has a gross trailer weight of 3,500 pounds and a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds. You will need to consult your vehicles owners manual for the xBs specific towing ratings....
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• Trailer Hitch For 2011 Scion xB Release
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12490 is a custom fit for the 2011 Scion xB base model. The hitch fits this generation of the xB. The Release series center exhaust is on the 2010 model but we still don't list this as a confirmed fit because of the body kit on the 2011 Release. Your 2011 will mount the same way but you would need to modify your body kit by trimming to accommodate the receiver tube. If you're looking to carry a bike rack or cargo I would get a roof rack. This will be...
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• How Much Can Be Carried On a Cargo Carrier With a 2012 Scion xB
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12490 which is a fit for a 2012 Scion xB does indeed have a 350 lb weight capacity. However, when you use any sort of 1-1/4" to 2" hitch adapter like the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # HTAD this reduces the hitch capacity by 1/2, so 175 lbs which then puts you over the limit with your hot dog cart. The only option you have to carry your hot dog cart without being overweight is to use a cargo carrier with 1-1/4" shank, the...
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• Hitch Cargo Carrier Recommendation for 2009 Scion xB
  While we do have a great choice for a cargo carrier that will fit and work with your 2009 Scion xB, the one you mentioned won't work because it is a fit for 2 inch hitches only. The problem with that is your '09 xB only has 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers available, with the best being the Class II Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12490. For a cargo carrier that will work with a 1-1/4 inch hitch and your Scion, I recommend the Curt Cargo Carrier # C18145. This carrier - which you can...
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• Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack Options to Carry a Pedego Interceptor E-Bike on a 2008 Scion xB
  I do have a few different bike rack options for you, but since you are wanting to carry a pretty hefty E-Bike and the highest rated trailer hitch receiver (the Curt # C12490) is only a 1-1/4 inch receiver you do have a very limited range of choices. Even though the Curt receiver that I recommend, part # C12490, has a max Tongue Weight (TW) of 350 lbs you will want to check that against what the owner's manual says for your 2008 Scion xB and go with whichever weight capacity is lower. Keep...
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• What is the Difference Between a Class I and Class II Hitch?
  Structurally, a class II trailer hitch is designed to hold a bit more weight than a class I. This is because the materials that compose a class II hitch are stronger. All class I and class II hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiver opening which are compatible with 1-1/4 inch accessories. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows the typical weight capacity differences between class I and class II hitches. For your 2018 Ford Focus Sedan, we only carry class I hitches. For this route,...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Scion xB
  The Curt Hitch part 3 C12490 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Scion xB so I would recommend it for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2013 Scion xB Release Series
  You are correct that one of the hitches offered for the 2013 Scion xB, Draw-Tite Class I hitch # 24815, does not fit on the Release series. The other hitch offered is the Curt Class II model # C12490 and I confirmed with one of my technical contacts at Curt that it is compatible with the Release series version of the 2013 xB. Installation instructions and a video showing a 2014 xB are both linked for your reference. This hitch will be compatible with Class II accessories that fit its 1-1/4-inch...
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• Recommended 2 Inch Hitch for 2016 Toyota Prius
  2" hitches are typically made for larger vehicles with a higher towing capacity than your 2016 Toyota Prius. The # C12490 Curt hitch from your question is not a confirmed fit for your Prius. The only hitch options we have for the 2016 Prius are 1-1/4" hitches like the # 24966 Draw-Tite Sportframe Hitch. This hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight of 200 lbs. I would not recommend the use of a 2" adapter with a hitch like the # 24966 since it will reduce...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Scion xB
  When there is an option always go for the highest Class hitch for any given vehicle. A higher class hitch will allow you more options for accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers in addition to greater towing capacity. For a 2009 Scion xB we have Class II trailer hitch # 12490. The towing capacity of the hitch is 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to the instructions and a video for you. The towing capacity of a vehicle can change...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2013 Scion xB
  For a trailer hitch confirmed as a fit for your 2013 Scion xB we have the Curt part # C12490 which would fit and work well. It has the highest capacities of all of the trailer hitches we offer for your vehicle so it's a great option. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Curt harness part # C56035 which I attached an install video for as well. For a ball mount you'd then want the part # C45521, for a hitch ball # A-82...
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• Can A Trailer Hitch Be Used On A 2014 Scion xB If There's No Tongue Weight Or Towing Capacity Listed
  I checked the online version of the manual as well and it definitely does state that the vehicle is not rated for towing a trailer or cargo mounted hitch accessories so all of the people doing this are essentially taking on any liability in the event that the hitch failed or damaged the vehicle. There's also no listed capacity so it's a gamble on how much weight would cause a failure. If you're willing to take on this liability then you could install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #...
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• Curt T-1 Connector Part # 56062 as Least Costly Option for Trailer Connector on 2009 Scion xB
  Your 2009 xB requires a powered system, which means that the tail light converter gains its signals from the vehicle tail light circuits, but receives power for the trailer lamps directly from the vehicle battery. The tail light circuits on that vehicle are not rated to handle the additional load of the trailer lights. The T-1 connector part # 56062 is your most economical option.
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• What Size Hitch is Available for 2013 Scion xB
  For lighter duty vehicles like your 2013 Scion xB there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt # C12490 as the larger 2 inch size is only available for heavier duty vehicles like trucks and SUVs. You may need a new bike rack that fits this hitch size like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part # HR200Z which is really stable and easy to load/unload.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch And Cargo Cargo Carrier For 2014 Scion xB
  It sure looks like you have been doing your homework. The Curt trailer hitch, part # C12490 is the hitch designed to fit your 2014 Scion xB. This is a Class l trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. And the note from Curt states that 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. This is a simple no-drill installation...
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• How to Determine Gross Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight Towing with a 2009 Scion xB
  The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the owners manual for your 2009 Scion xB to determine its capacities. They are likely not the same as the hitch. Whichever is lower, the hitch or the vehicle, is the rating you need to go by. To determine the gross trailer weight you will need to look at the sticker or plate on the trailer tongue. It should list a dry weight and a gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the most that trailer can weigh including itself and...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Scion xB
  There are only Class I and II hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers available for your 2013 Scion xB. Since there is an option I always recommend the higher capacity hitch, in this case Class II hitch # C12490. If you plan on doing any towing please consult the vehicle owners manual for the vehicle gross trailer weight and tongue weight capacities. The hitch is rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Whichever is lower, the vehicle or the hitch, is the figure...
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• Recommended 1-1/4-Inch Trailer Hitch for 2008 Scion xB
  We do not maintain relationships with local installers for the hitches we sell but our hitch vendors, such as Draw-Tite and Curt, do provide a dealer-locator service on their websites. Many of our customers tackle the install on their own since we include hardware, instructions as well as videos to help. The hitch I recommend for your 2008 Scion xB is the light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class II model from Curt, part # C12490. This offer a higher weight capacity than the same-size Class I hitch...
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• Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Scion xB
  Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12490 that you referenced is confirmed to all model 2008 Scion xBs so it will work on your 2008 xB. For a compatible bike rack the Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack part # S63360 would be an excellent choice. This rack has the great features of a more expensive rack like tilting mast, anti-sway cradles and anti-rattle hitch pin at a fraction of the cost. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may...
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