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Curt hitches review? feedback?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by cossie1600, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. cossie1600

    cossie1600 Active Member

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    I am looking to get one for a tiny trailer (4x4) and a bike rack, anyone have experience in it?

    Thanks

    I kind of like the Curt because of its $140 and easy to install price tag
     
    #1 cossie1600, Jul 17, 2010
  2. rrolff

    rrolff Prius Surgeon

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    Keep in mind - that is not a 2" hitch. 2" hitches are more durable, and there's more stuff readily available to plug in (search the forum).
     
    #2 rrolff, Jul 18, 2010
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Prius owners have been using the Curt hitches for many years. Lots of info on them here at Prius Chat if you poke around a bit.

    Here is my page on it. I had the first one and helped design the current model.
    Prius Hitch

    2" hitches offer very little advantage for the Prius. You don't want to tow or carry anything that a 1.25" hitch won't allow. the 2" hitch is going to be heavier and bulkier. And today almost EVERYTHING comes in a 1.25" version, so you lose almost nothing going with what I think is the ideal size of receiver for the Prius - 1.25"
     
    #3 darelldd, Jul 18, 2010
  4. cossie1600

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    You can also change the 1.25 to a 2" pretty easily. I will only be carrying a bike rack and maybe a small trailer (doubt it)
     
    #4 cossie1600, Jul 18, 2010
  5. Jeremy Harris

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    I have a Curt on my 2010 Prius and it fitted exceptionally easily (maybe a 20 minute job in total) and looks very neat and unobtrusive without the ball hitch fitted - you wouldn't notice that it was fitted unless you specifically went looking for it.

    I only tow a light boat trailer, but have found it to be just fine. Only slight issue is the rattle from the ball hitch part - it's a bit loose in the receiver. I fixed this with some thin stainless steel shim fitted to the top and bottom of the ball hitch plug-in bar.

    Jeremy
     
    #5 Jeremy Harris, Jul 19, 2010
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