How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2009 Toyota Camry LE With an 1-1/4" Hitch

Updated 03/17/2021 | Published 03/13/2021

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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Question:

Hi, I have a 2009 Camry LE. I am looking for a hitch and hitch rack for 4 bikes. Is this possible? I'm finding racks for 2 hitches, and only 1 1/4 hitches for the Camry. If not, do you have other suggestions? Thank you!

asked by: Dan M

Helpful Expert Reply:

While the newer Camrys have special 2" hitches designed for them, the selection of hitches for your 2009 Toyota have only 1-1/4" hitches like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12343. The good news is that these are Class II hitches which gives you more options and weight capacity compared to most Class I hitches. Class I hitches can not carry more than 2 bikes, while Class II hitches can carry 4 bikes if you can get them to fit.

You have two options from here. You can get a hitch expander like # 80303 that expands and extends your 1-1/4" hitch into a 2" hitch. This does reduce your total tongue weight capacity from 350 lbs down to 175 lbs so keep that in mind. For that reason, I recommend our lighter of the 4-bike bike racks which is the Hollywood Racks Destination 4 # HR4000 which only weighs 42 pounds!

If you don't want an adapter, you can get a hanging style bike rack that can fit into an 1-1/4" hitch. One good example is the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This fits 2" and 1-1/4" hitches like yours and can carry around 4 bikes by their frame.

expert reply by: Evangeline M