Recommended 3-Bike Carrier For 2013 Toyota Prius
Updated 05/20/2015 | Published 05/19/2015
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I drive a prius 2013 and what do you recommend to get to haul 3 mountain bikes avg. weight.
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
Trailer hitches that are available for your 2013 Toyota Prius are Class l hitches. These hitches limit the amount of bikes you can carry in a Class l hitch to 2. I do have another option that will work for you.
I recommend a trunk mount bike rack like the OutWay part # TH56BV. This bike carrier can carry 3 bikes and just weighs about 19 lbs. This carrier uses only 2 steel cables for securing the carrier to the vehicle instead of the 4-6 straps that most carriers offer. The weight capacity for this bike carrier is 99 lbs or 33 lbs for each bike.
If you are planning on carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. This attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and allows the bike to be carried more level in the carrier while providing additional ground clearance. I have attached a product review video for this adapter bar.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: How Much Weight Can I Put on My Trailer Hitch?
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Review C56040
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Shop: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Video: Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2025 Toyota RAV4
- Q&A: Comparing the Curt Hitch C13416 and EcoHitch Hitch 306-X7396 for a 2019 Toyota RAV4
- Shop: Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Q&A: Clearance Differences Between Hitches For A 2026 Honda Odyssey EX-L
- Video: The Low-Down on the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer hitch ball mount
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2027 Kia Telluride
on Trailer Hitch
