# 1
Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
My son-in-law and I installed this hitch on a 2012 Toyota Prius V. The video for the install on a Prius is accurate for a Prius V with the exception that a Prius V does not have cosmetic cowling on the underbody that has to be removed. The install was straightforward and we had the hitch on in about 45 minutes. Other than the receiver on the hitch, you can't see the hitch without bending down and looking under the bumper. I personally like the aesthetics. We're using the hitch with the Swagman XTC-2 bike carrier and the combination is ideal for transporting our two bicycles. The fit between the hitch and bike carrier is tight and the Swagman allows us to drop the middle bar down for access to open the rear hatch of the vehicle when the bikes are not in the carrier but leaving the bike carrier attached. We bought the Prius V so we could carry passengers, gear and two bicycles on trips. The draw-tite hitch and Swagman XTC-2 give us the flexibility to do that. Here's some pictures to demonstrate as I've had a difficult time finding photos on the web showing a Prius V with hitch and bicycle carrier installed. I have a cover on the hitch receiver in some photos, sorry I took the photos at night with a flash, but hey, I did the review! Good luck. Oh, by the way, like others have written, E Trailer was on top of things from the get go and I received numerous e-mails about the status of my order and follow-up after my receipt. Only took three business days between the date of my order and delivery to my home. The hitch and bike carrier were boxed and then inserted into another heavy duty shipping box. There were a few small tears in the outer box (assume from rough handling by the delivery carrier) but the contents were not damaged in any way. I would definitely order again from etrailer.com.
Perfect fit and super simple installation (45 mins from opening box to torquing last bolt). Perfect for my bike rack and other attachments. Incredibly secure!Bought from etrailer 3x never dissapointed ?? Excellent instructions + customer service
# 2
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
2016 Toyota RAV4Quick installation with no modifications..
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.
# 3
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Had a bit of a hiccup with the physical box being damaged from shipping, but the guys at etrailer were prompt in getting things right. The communication is beyond impressive. Installed by myself with the help of a jack. Some trimming is involved of the black plastic cover underneath around the receiver itself. Snug as a bug and got me and mine 2,044 miles to our new home without a single problem! Thanks etrailer!!!
2010 Toyota PriusClever, those long, stiff-wire bolt guides... really helped align the hitch holes with the factory holes. Looks smooth and clean when installed, with no bracing framework showing. Tip: Buy yourself a fresh box of those pop-in plastic pins at a paint and trim auto store... hard to salvage the originals. My 2010 Prius is load-rated at 927 lbs. Counting down, that's 200 lbs of me,10 gallons of gas for 60 lbs, hitch and insert at 43, snowmobile trailer & spare at 418 for 721 lbs, leaving me just 206 lbs spare capacity for my 150-lb aluminum brake. With tools and materials adding another 200 lbs, I'm over the manufacturer's recommended limit, yet it seems not to labor. Some have commented of towing 1500+ with this hitch. Glad I went with the full 2" receiver... nice product. I do 100-mile runs to MPLS to work on son's house and still get better than 51 mpg.
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
This was easy to install, and unlike others it does not require a strap up to the hatch. It is used for a hitch hauler, so I need to use an adapter from the 1-1/4" to a 2" receiver. I suggest getting an adapter with a slight rise, as my carrier can scrape a curb going up a driveway. Sadly, etrailer only carries one with a 5" rise and I wanted a short 2" rise so my bins would stay below the tailights and window ledge.
Exactly as promised. It went on without a hitch (no pun intended). Ford Focus ‘15 install. I put it on alone so below look at the picture of my hack to hold it in place while I set the first couple bolts. I set the whole thing on concrete block and it wants to tip down toward the front of the car, so I just held it in place with a little extension cord that was in reach pulling down on the back of the hitch. Start to finish it took about an hour maybe an hour and a half but some of that was waiting for the paint to dry on the little bit of the frame that you have to grind down. I thought it would be better to cover the raw metal with some spray paint. I ordered the thing on Monday and it was here on a Wednesday so I’m pretty pleased with the service, the price and the product. Great company, I will order from them again (in fact I just did)
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"Excellent company to deal with....I received the hitch I ordered promptly and easily installed it as the instructions described. I might add the hitch is mostly hidden from view without detracting from the appearance of my van."