Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

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Looking for a hitch and bike rack for my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Will the Curt C11473 and the Thule TH9035XTS work on my prime without using an extender? I am concerned that this hitch will mount too far behind the bumper and require an extender. And I dont want to get it if that is the case. Thanks

asked by: JEFFREY A

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Let's first start with the hitch for your 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. For that the best option is the Draw Tite part # 24966 for two reasons. One being that it doesn't require a stabilizer strap when carrying a bike rack like the Curt does and the other being the much better price.

With that installed the Saris Freedom EX # SA4025F would fit and work well. It would easily clear the bumper and carry your bikes. I attached a review video of this rack on a similar Prius as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0, part #SH22G, and the Saris SuperClamp EX 2, part #SA4025F, are both wheel-mounted bike racks. However, the more robust design of the SuperClamp's wheel cradles (front and rear) along with their straps WILL allow the rack to…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Draw Tite part #24966 is the best hitch for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime for carrying a bike rack since it has best clearance and doesn't require the strap like Curt does. I attached a link to the install instructions for you to check out…

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11473 is confirmed to fit your 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. I spoke with Curt and they verified that this hitch will fit the Prius Prime. They said to make sure the tabs on the end of the bumper beam assembly are…

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Answer 4

Although the Saris SuperClamp EX can accommodate e-bikes with fenders, it uses a top hook that would need to be clamped over the front and rear tires, just where the fender ends. In addition to that, it also uses wheel straps that hold on to the…

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Answer 5

You do not need to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11473 that fits your 2017 Toyota Prius. Curt did previously require the use of the strap with accessories like bike racks to maintain the…

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Answer 6

The Saris SuperClamp EX, part #SA4025F, is compatible with e-bikes with fenders. To do this, you will need to mount the front hook right where the fender ends. You'll also need to place the rear hook over the rear fender while not fully placing…

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Answer 7

I attached an install video for the Draw Tite hitch part #24966 on a similar Toyota Prius Prime to your 2021 model for you to check out. The process would be the exact same.

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Answer 8

The Curt hitch part #C11473 that fits your 2022 Toyota Prius Prime has a distance of 3 inches from the center of it's hitch pin hole out to furthest point out on rear bumper.

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Answer 9

For a Class I hitch like yours we do not recommend the use of hitch adapters since they cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed on by 50 percent and add quite a bit of movement. Instead we'd recommend a bike rack like the Thule Camber…

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Answer 10

Yes, the two will indeed work together on your 2020 Toyota Prius Prime. The Curt hitch will measure approximately 7 inches from the hitch pin hole to the bumper, and the SuperClamp measures 8-1/4 inches from the hitch pin hole to the closest part of…

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Answer 11

Though we haven't had a chance to install the Curt Trailer Hitch #C11473 on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, based on my research it will sit at about the same spot as the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #24966 on your Prius, which is approximately 7"…

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Answer 12

According to my contact at Saris, that is correct. Since it also uses front and rear wheel straps, as long as you can get the front wheel clamped down really well you can just do the best you can with the rear hook and it will be good to go. The…

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