Will Trailer Hitch From 2008 Toyota Prius Fit a 2012 Toyota Prius
Updated 11/24/2018 | Published 11/23/2018
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Hi good morning please I need some help. I found a tow hitch for a prius 2008 but I have the 2012 does that fit to my car? Thanks a lot for your help
asked by: Marco
Expert Reply:
We do have a hitch for you but the trailer hitches we carry for the 2008 Toyota Prius, which I've linked, are not the same as for the 2012.
Of the hitches that fit the 2012 Prius I recommend the Draw-Tite which is part # 24847. I prefer it over the Curt, part # C11276, becuase it doesn't require you use a stabilization strap, part # 18050, if you're carrying accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier. Other than that and how the two hitches look they're basically the same.
There's a third option, the EcoHitch # 306-X7178, which has a couple of advantages as well. For one it's a 2 inch receiver so more accessories are going to fit compared to the other two. It's also a nicer looking hitch when installed because the cross tube is hidden behind the rear bumper of the Prius. The only downsides to the EcoHitch are the price and the installation is more involved than the other two.
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Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Draw-Tite
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