Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Toyota Corolla S for a Saris Freedom Bike Rack
Published 01/08/2015
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I am looking to purchase a hitch for my 2012 toyota corolla S. It is for a Saris Freedom 2 Bike Rack. That said, I am trying to understand the difference between your hitches, the Hidden Hitch has two models? - will those be more inconspicuous? Which one? The Draw Tite, two Curt Class ones? They all look similar. Please help me choose something a compatible with the saris freedom 2, b something the least conspicuous if thats such a thing c whats the deal with the diff models
asked by: Josef C
Expert Reply:
I do not recommend a Curt hitch for your 2012 Toyota Corolla S. The Curt hitches for your vehicle will require a stabilization strap when using a bike rack, # 18050, and the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitches do not have that requirement. On a bike rack like the Saris Freedom # SA4412B, there isn't an easy way to attach the strap.
All of the trailer hitches for your vehicle will have the cross tube visible. The Hidden Hitch brand name is a name only and does not reflect the appearance of the hitch when installed on the vehicle. Kind of a misnomer.
Also, the Hidden Hitch models come with a ball mount for towing. If you will not be doing any towing then I would go with a Draw-Tite hitch. There are 2 Draw-Tite models, but I recommend # 24913 because the round tube cross tubing looks better, in my opinion, than the square tube model. I have linked a video showing how it installs.
The hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. The combined weight of the bike rack and the bikes cannot exceed 200 pounds. That should not be a problem since the rack weighs 22-1/2 pounds and the capacity is 70 pounds for a maximum total of 92-1/2 pounds.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Search Results: draw~tite hitch
- Video: Why the Saris SuperClamp 2 Bike Rack Is a Top Pick
- Shop: Saris SuperClamp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting
- Q&A: Can I Use A Class 1 Bike Rack With My Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver?
- Shop: Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Q&A: Best Bike Rack for Heavy Bike with Fenders with Class I 1-1/4" Hitch
- Q&A: Best Way To Haul Two 68 Pound E-Bikes With A 2004 Toyota Corolla
- Q&A: Recommended Bike Rack for Electra Townie with Step Through Frame and Fenders
- Q&A: Is Curt Stabilization Strap Required on Saris Freedom and Curt Trailer Hitch on 2014 Toyota Corolla
- Q&A: What Size Downtube Does Cradle of Saris Freedom Bike Rack Fit
- Q&A: 2 Bike Platform Rack That Offers Easy Bike Loading Without Excessive Lifting
- Shop: Hollywood Racks CrossTrack Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Shop: Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Shop: RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Video: Saris MHS UNO Bike Rack for 1 Bike Review
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Review C56040
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Video: A Look at the Power Mountain Tallboy 6 Ton Off-Road Bottle Jack with a Military Cargo Trailer
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
on Hitch Bike Racks
