Recommended Ball Mount for a 2011 Toyota Prius

Updated 02/10/2025 | Published 02/09/2025

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etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball - 2" Hitch - 2-3/4" Rise - 7,500 lbs

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etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball - 1-1/4" Hitch - 3-7/8" Rise - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

I too have a 2011 Prius. I want to use a hitch for towing a trailer and attaching a bike rack system to the same "receiver", if that is the name of the square section where the hitch ball slides into? Does etrailer sell the "ball" and possibly bike racks?

asked by: Michael B

Expert Reply:

Hey Michael thanks for the question. We do indeed carry ball mounts and bike racks that will work with your 2011 Toyota Prius. It sounds like you already have a hitch but what I am going to need you to do is measure the square receiver you referenced. It will either be 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" or 2" x 2". This measurement will determine what size ball mount and bike rack you will need. I have listed both options below;

1-1/4" Receiver - etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball item # e47DR

2" Receiver - etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball item # e38NR

As far as a bike rack goes, we have a massive selection and I really need to know what kind of bike's you have and your receiver size so I can recommend the exact one you need. If you could add this information below in the comment box, I would be more than happy to help you.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Michael B.

2/10/2025

Thanks for reply. No, I do not have a hitch. Please recommend one for easy install onto a 2011 Prius. The bike rack is for only one bike. It is a heavy Rad Power, electric bike. I'm guessing 65 lbs and 3" wide tires. I am away and do not have the bike in front of me for a few days, so don't have specific details...

Jerred H.

2/10/2025

@MichaelB You're welcome! With that heavy of a bike you'll want to go with a 2" hitch. The EcoHitch item # 306-X7178 is the only option available for your 2011 Prius. I have a couple choices for bike rack's though. If your Rad e-bike does not have fenders that extend past the 12 o'clock position, then you can use the Kuat Piston SR Bike Rack for 1 Bike item # KU88ZR. If you do have fenders you'll want to use the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR. This bike rack uses clamps that grip the bike by the frame. There are no single bike bike racks that are frame mount in the capacity you're needing.