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Prius v bike rack

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by Megan2044, May 25, 2013.

  1. Megan2044

    Megan2044 Junior Member

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    I want to add a bike rack to hold 4 bikes to the Prius v. What do people recommend, can I get one on top or only one to attach to a hitch in the back?
     
    #1 Megan2044, May 25, 2013
  2. Wanderer

    Wanderer Hybrid neophyte

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    I use a hitch rack. I find them easier to manage.
     
    #2 Wanderer, May 26, 2013
  3. Megan2044

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    Ok, looked into getting a hitch rack to accomodate either the Thule vertex 4 bike or the Thule Apex 4 bike rack. They will fit a 1.25 or 2 inch receiver. But in looking at hitch assemblies can only find Curtis 11276 Class I hitch and then a class III hitch for a small trailer to FIT the Prius V. I am told to carry 4 bikes on either rack I need either a class II or class III hitch (etrailer.com). It seems to be within the weight limit, so not certain about this. Any comments or has anyone had experience loading 4 bikes on the back of Prius?
     
    #3 Megan2044, Jun 23, 2013
  4. Maz94protege

    Maz94protege New Member

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    I put Yakima Racks on my roof, 58" round bars, it looks pretty sick! You can easily fit 2 bikes in one direction and 2 in the other. Im using the BOA kit by Yakima, but any racks will work. Ill take some photos and upload them later.
     
    #4 Maz94protege, Jun 24, 2013
  5. Megan2044

    Megan2044 Junior Member

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    ok, I guess I will not put 4 on then!
     
    #5 Megan2044, Jun 25, 2013
  6. Megan2044

    Megan2044 Junior Member

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    Yes, the more I am researching this is probably a better idea...love to see photo
     
    #6 Megan2044, Jun 25, 2013
  7. Mattman4723

    Mattman4723 Junior Member

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    Check my page out. I have a 58" Thule set up. I have two bike racks on now but could easily do two more. Your best bet is on the roof. Go Thule though, I feel they are more solid then Yakima. But Yakima's actual bike racks are better than Thule's.

    Any questions just let me know.

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    #7 Mattman4723, Jul 4, 2013
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    #8 Twinmommie, Jul 26, 2013
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    Wondering about loading 4 bikes as well. Two kids, two adults. Thought hitch was the way to go for ease, but maybe roof is best for 4 bikes? What roof rack and bike rack combo is easiest to load/remove?
     
    #9 Twinmommie, Jul 26, 2013
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