What Is Needed To Install Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack On a 2015 Toyota Prius

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I have a pruis 2015c one hatchback. I bought the bike rack recommended for the prius, but I think I need another part. The hitch that the rack fits into? Is that correct?

asked by: Emily E

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In order to install the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack part # TH9058 on a 2015 Toyota Prius you will indeed need a trailer hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24847 since it's easy to install and economical.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Since both a Class I and Class II hitch have a 1-1/4" receiver the only way to tell which class you have is the tongue weight capacity. A Class I hitch will top out at 200 pounds tongue weight capacity and 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight…

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There are pros and cons to both the Curt Hitch part #C11276 that you referenced and the Draw Tite Hitch part #24847. If you are planning on using this hitch for carrying a cargo carrier or a bike rack I would go with the Draw Tite. Curt requires the…

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A drawbar (or sometimes called ball mount), is the metal piece that slides into the hitch opening to provide the attachment point for a hitch ball for trailer towing. If you have no plans of towing with the part #24847 then you would not need the…

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Class III hitches with 2 inch openings are used for vehicles with higher capacities like trucks and SUVs than a Toyota Prius. The only hitch options we carry for the 2010 Toyota Prius is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening like the #24847. Now…

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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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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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Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 10

Hey CD, you’re on the right track being concerned with heat and highway speeds in mind. With your current 5.70-8 tires, the main limitation won't be weight with your camper is only around 1,100 lbs, it’s heat and speed rating. Smaller trailer…

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