Is Stabilizing Strap Required for Curt Hitch on 2017 Toyota Prius

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Im reading conflicting information about the requirement of the stabilizing strap for the warranty in the QandA section. Pro, Mike L. posted: Curt has recently changed their stance on requiring the # 18050 stabilizing strap. At one time, using the strap was a requirement for their warranty, but that is no longer the case. The strap is no longer required. However, I just read the installation sheet for this hitch, and it says WARNING: **FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY **inch Also, Jacob W said that the support strap IS required for the warranty. Who is right Mike, or Jacob?? For me, a big reason for getting a trailer hitch is to avoid placing ANY hardware on my HATCH when transporting bikes. So, this support strap defeats the purpose. My primary concern is that the hitch or my cars support structure will be compromised without the strap. I care less about the warranty. But all the concern over the strap is very concerning. Can someone please tell me definitively if the strap is necessary for the warranty, AND will I compromise my car by not using the strap?

asked by: Marc

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Expert Reply:

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 warranty of their hitches, but that is no longer the case. So you do not have to use the strap for the warranty and you will not compromise your Prius without the strap. It was simply for added stabilization but by no means is going to be harmful if you do not use a strap.

I have added a link to a video install for you to check out as well on a 2017 Prius of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11473.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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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

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

As long as the weight of the bike doesn't exceed the capacity of the bike rack and the combined weight of the rack and bike doesn't exceed the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, and the rack you use is compatible with a Class I hitch, you…

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