Compatibility of 3 Bike Rack on 2015 Toyota Prius

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Hey Jason, thank you in advance for your help! Can you spec me out a roof rack option to carry bikes for a 2015 pruis. Either Thule or yacama? I need the whole system including the bike rack.

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The Reese Q-Slot Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack is a fit for your 2015 Prius but has been discontinued. If you already have the rack it will work very well for you. I recommend using the included pin and clip for a secure fit in the hitch and then using a cable lock like # e98891 to secure your bikes to the rack.

The 2 inch receiver only Reese Q-Slot Platform-Style 2 Bike and 4 Bike Rack PS63138 (also discontinued) was a 2 or 4 bike carrier, but would NOT work on your 2015 Toyota Prius for two reasons. The first is the Prius does not have a 2 inch hitch receiver available from any of our manufacturers, and the second reason is the Class I hitches that are available (which I've linked) are only rated to hold 2 bikes maximum with any bike rack.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Ryan

5/9/2018

Hey thanks Jason! How about this one? Prorack 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trying to get 3 bikes in the Pruis.

Jason S.

5/9/2018

For your 2015 Toyota Prius, the Prorack 4 Bike Rack PR8062404 will have the same issue as the other hitch mounted racks. When using a Class I trailer hitch (which is all that is available for your Prius) you will be limited to 2 bikes. There is a bold type note on each product page to state that. To safely carry 3 bikes on your Prius, you will be restricted to a trunk mounted bike rack. For this, I recommend the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack # Y02633 which is an excellent bike rack with integrated locks and adjustable arms to ensure ground clearance. I recommend using the Softride # SR54FR to secure each front wheel to the frame and also the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005.

Ryan

5/15/2018

Hey Jason, thank you in advance for your help! Can you spec me out a roof rack option to carry bikes for a 2015 pruis. Either Thule or yacama? I need the whole system including the bike rack.

Jason S.

5/15/2018

Sure thing. For your 2015 Toyota Prius I recommend the Yakima Roof Rack consisting of: Yakima CoreBar Crossbars # Y00422 BaseLine Towers # Y28TR BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06117 Lock cores # Y07204 Then for your bike rack(s) I recommend the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount # Y02103 or the Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack - Frame Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount # TH598004 with locks # TH450200.

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