Will Curt Trailer Hitch For 2020 Toyota Prius Prime Allow Use of Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack

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I am hoping to install the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11473 with a Saris SuperClamp EX 2-Bike Hitch Rack on my 2020 Toyota Prius Prime. Will each component hitch and rack have enough clearance for this vehicle? I have 2 ebikes that weigh 60 lbs each. Thanks.

asked by: Leon P

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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 the rack. The part numbers for the Curt hitch that fits your '20 Prius Prime, and the SuperClamp, are the following:

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11473

- Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack # SA4025F

As far as capacities go, you're good there too because the Curt hitch has a 200 lb tongue weight capacity, and the SuperClamp EX weighs 35 lbs. So even fully loaded with a pair of 60 lb bikes, you're still under the 200 lb capacity of the hitch.

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

Yes, the Draw Tite part #24966 is the best hitch for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime for carrying a bike rack since it has best clearance and doesn't require the strap like Curt does. I attached a link to the install instructions for you to check out…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

The Saris SuperClamp EX, part #SA4025F, is compatible with e-bikes with fenders. To do this, you will need to mount the front hook right where the fender ends. You'll also need to place the rear hook over the rear fender while not fully placing…

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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

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 10

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 11

According to my contact at Saris, that is correct. Since it also uses front and rear wheel straps, as long as you can get the front wheel clamped down really well you can just do the best you can with the rear hook and it will be good to go. The…

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Answer 12

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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Will Curt Trailer Hitch For 2020 Toyota Prius Prime Allow Use of Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack

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