Can A Class 1 Hitch Carry A Thule Epos TH99XE Bike Rack With 100 Pounds Of Bikes On It?
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/15/2025
Question:
Will the Drawtite 1.25 hitch support 100 lbs of bikes on a Thule Epos 2 that weighs 38 lbs?
asked by: Calvin H
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Expert Reply:
Hi Calvin!
The two Draw-Tite hitches for a 2014 Toyota Prius V ( # 24967 and # 24847) are Class 1 hitches, which means they are rated for 200 pounds of tongue weight. With the Thule Epos # TH99XE weighing 38 pounds and your bikes totaling 100 pounds, you will be within that capacity of either hitch, so you are good to go!
Out of curiosity, did the link to your original question get lost? This is the same answer if that's the case.
expert reply by:
Lazer S
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Thule Epos Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Lazer S.
9/29/2025
Hi Calvin, Did you get a chance to try out the Thule Epos with your bikes on the Draw-Tite hitch? I'd love to hear how it worked out for you, as it could help others feel confident about using similar setups.