Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2013 Toyota Prius c and 57 Pound E-Bike

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2013 Prius C and 57 pound e-bike What rack would work best? How does the rack attach to the back of the Prius?it would be even better if I could carry a second old foot brake Schwinn as well, across country.

asked by: Patricia R

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In order to carry 2 bikes on your 2013 Toyota Prius c, one of which is a 57 pound electric bike, you will need to install a trailer hitch and use a hitch mounted bike rack. The Saris Freedom, # SA4412B, is a hitch mounted bike rack, it is compatible with the available trailer hitches for your Prius c, and it has a 60 pound per bike capacity. All this makes it a great option for you.

For a trailer hitch use Curt hitch # C11484. This hitch can support up to 200 pounds suspended from the receiver. That means the combined weight of the bike rack itself plus the bikes cannot exceed 200 pounds. The Freedom bike rack weighs 22-1/2 pounds. That plus the 57 pound e-bike totals 79-1/2 pounds so even with a second bike you will be well within the capacity of the hitch.

I have linked a video review of the bike rack for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The hitch and bike rack manufacturers all agree that bike racks used in a Class I hitch like the Curt #C11484 should not carry any more than two bicycles (even kid's bikes) even if the rack used has a 4 bike capacity and for good reason. Weight…

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Answer 2

In the owners manual Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your 2014 Toyota Prius C, or even installing a hitch. However, if you choose to do so, I can recommend the parts you will need. We offer two hitches for your 2014 Toyota Prius C,…

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The Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack #TH9058 weighs in at 28 lbs. If your bikes have smaller frames then you would likely need an adapter bar like the Thule #TH982XT otherwise your bikes will likely sit at a weird angle which not only makes it awkward to…

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Answer 4

That's a good question, and between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11484 and the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #24971 that fit your 2012 Toyota Prius C, the best option is definitely the Draw-Tite #24971. The reason the Draw-Tite is the…

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Answer 5

The hitch you need for your Toyota Prius depends on the style of Prius you own. I would first recommend checking either with your owner's manual or with your dealership to find what the towing and tongue weight capacity is for your vehicle. For…

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When installing Curt trailer hitch #C11484 you will remove the bolts that hold the bumper support to the frame while also supporting the bumper so it does not fall. Then you will line up the hitch mounting locations with the bolts holes that held the…

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We do have Class I hitches confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Prius C, including Curt hitch #C11484, that you can see on the linked page. We do not have a hitch part 35799. I recommend the Draw-Tite #24971 over the Curt hitch since it does not have…

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Answer 8

I would be happy to set up your Prius C with a hitch to transport a bike rack. Keeping cost in mind you are going to want to go with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C11484. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Prius with included…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 12

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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