Draw-Tite vs. Curt for Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Prius Prime

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I am looking for a hitch-mounted bike rack for a 2017 Prius Prime. You have two current options October, 2017: * Curt C11473 * Draw-Tite 24966 In a video for the regular Prius 2016-date your experts recommended the Draw-Tite option because it had better clearance and didnt require a stabilizing strap. Does the same recommendation apply for the Prius Prime? Also, the installation guide for the Curt is available from your website. Is the installation guide available for the Draw-Tite model? Thanks!

asked by: Paul A

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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 as well.

I really like the Saris Freedom Superclamp part # SA4025F. This is a lightweight platform rack (which is normally an unheard of combo). That means it'll be easy to install and remove from your vehicle since it's light, but also it'll be very easy to load bikes on since it's a platform rack.

This rack also only touches bikes at the tire so it protects any damage to delicate frame materials or finishes.

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

The Saris SuperClamp EX #SA4025F transports bikes with dual wheel-clamping hooks. With full fenders on front and rear wheels being commonplace on eBikes, the placement of the SuperClamp hooks need to be adjusted accordingly, but they will certainly…

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Answer 3

I have a different bike rack option for you, but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11473 you were looking at and all of the available trailer hitch receivers for your 2019 Toyota Prius Prime will measure right at 7" from the center of the hitch…

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Answer 4

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 5

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…

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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 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

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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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 12

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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