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Drawtite hitch with a standard Bell rack.

 

Heres mine. Its a sportRack by thule and a Curt hitch. Only weighs 30lbs, only down side is that it doesn't fold up flat. The bike is a Salsa big mama.






EVO!

 

I keep expecting some fun-loving female to come on here and show all of you guys up

 

What's your mpg when towing the camper?

 

about 26 gallons to the mile.

 

Just installed a Kuat NV Bike Rack on my 2012 Prius 2, with a Hitch by Curt. Would love to show a picture, but can't upload a standard .jpg file.

Anyway, they work and look great.

 

You only have 1 post. When you add 4 more posts you will be able to post pics! You need 5 posts to post pics!

 

Do these interfere with the hatch opening, closing, or the rear wiper operation?

 

I have systems at the hospital that don't look this good! whats with the "old" monitor?

 

Just the wiper operation... Hatch opens and closes ok.... A bit tough with the Thule Platform to open with just one person because of the added weight

 

I created an album with pictures of my Kuat NV rack for my 2012 Prius 2.

Kuat NV Bike Rack | PriusChat

Enjoy!

 

Anyone got pics of their installed hitch without the bike rack installed? I've considered installing a Curt hitch, but I don't want to ruin a clean look.

As for the roof racks, any noticeable MPG hit?

 

A 2" receiver is obviously stronger than 1-1/4" (right?). Which would you guys recommend? I'm a little sceptical of using an adapter. I'm planning on carrying 3 bikes, maybe 4.

 

For four bikes you could use a 1" from a lawn tracktor, your not talking about anything in wieght relativly speaking.
if you are that worried go with a 2" you will find that most of the hitch attachments on the market are made for the 2" anyway since it is the most widley used.

 

Thanks. If im not mistaken, the curt hitch for the prius only comes in 1". My worries with an adaptor is the instability and extra rattling especially with 4 bikes.

 

WOW that is awsome looking. what kind of milage do you get when you are pulling the camper? LOL

 

Curt Hitch - 1930+ Reviews on Curt Receiver Hitches + Free Shipping & Video Install Guide - Class I, II, III, IV & V Colored Hitches

Receiver tubes come in 1 1/4" or 2" sizes depending on your vehicle
2012 Toyota Prius All Prius models Curt Hitch - 1930+ Reviews on Curt Receiver Hitches + Free Shipping & Video Install Guide - Class I, II, III, IV & V Colored Hitches 2" in standard or Euro configurations

 

The hitch is still a 1 1/4" receiver. Anyway, I decided an adapter probably won't be a problem.

Know of any hitches rated for 300lb tw? I think 200lb might be cutting it close with 4 mtbs.

 

Both my GF and I bought Trek 3700 mountain bikes so a Yakima roof rack is in order . As for it affecting mileage, we'll find out in a month when we road trip up to June Lake, CA.