Swagman XTC 2 bike rack + Reese 1.25 in hitch on my 2012 Prius

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  1. mnsweeps

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    This 2 bike rack is solid. Very impressed !! Plus the bike rack also fits the Highlander's 2 in Curt hitch without any adaptor. No wobble or no sway !!
     

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    Cool set up.
     
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    how much are thay?
     
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    $189 for rack on ebay..no tax or shipping fees for CA. Reece hitch receiver $129 on amazon. $30 to install at uhaul the hitch to car.
     
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    Good prices. Notice any scuffing top tube?
     
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    Nope so far.
     
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    I just instaled my hitch today by myself. It took 20 minutes tops. Very easy to do.
     
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    how did it holding up so far. i meant the hitch receiver that you got from the amazon.
    I'm thinking about getting one for myself
     
    #8 Wht Prius, May 21, 2013
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    Holding up great. Good quality no issues and at all.
     
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    Can you post a picture of your hitch without the bike rack? Just wanted to see how it looks. I have a curt hitch installed in my regular prius and it's an eye sore due to the paint - shinny. Should have been painted with flat paint like the rest. I have the sportrack and looks similar to the swagman. For the money, you can't beat the swagman though.
     
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    I will try to do it tomorrow. Funny thing I dont think its easy to see at all
     
    #11 attyjeff, May 22, 2013
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    Now with Plus springs, it's barely noticeable. I actually don't like the flat matte black and prefer the gloss.

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    #12 Sfcyclist, May 23, 2013
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    good job SF looks just like mine, I like the shine of it too, I think its easier to dust off
     
    #13 attyjeff, May 23, 2013
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    My bet is smooth glossy finish is more durable. I should have waxed mine.. maybe I will actually. I like how they powder coated it all.. even the inside, at least what I can see.
     
    #14 Sfcyclist, May 23, 2013
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    Mine is holding up great..no issues at all..
     
    #15 mnsweeps, May 24, 2013
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