What is the Difference Between Class 1 and Class 2 Hitches for the Scion XB  

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

According to EcoHitch, their X7404 hitch, which we offer as part #EH53VR is a fit for your 2022 Toyota Prius AWD. The install involves removing the rear bumper and bumper fascia temporarily, as well as trimming an under-body panel (not the fascia).…

Yakima bike racks such as the RidgeBack do not fit Class I trailer hitches (with few exceptions). The issue is that on most Class I trailer hitches there is a stop punched into the receiver so that Class II accessories cannot be used thus helping to…

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7178 is a great option for your 2014 Toyota Prius due to it being the only 2" hitch option available. A 2" hitch is always a great choice due to it having the most options available for…

Class III hitches with 2 inch openings are used for vehicles with higher capacities like trucks and SUVs than a Toyota Prius. The only hitch options we carry for the 2010 Toyota Prius is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening like the #24847. Now…

In regards to installing a trailer hitch like the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7178 on a 2011 Toyota Prius, the process is not hard at all. It installs into pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the frame, but you will have to drill…

Both Class I and Class II trailer hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiever opening, however a Class II hitch will have higher towing and tongue weight capacities. The primary issue with using a Class II accessory in a Class I hitch is that many…

On your Yakima Hold-Up Bike Rack #Y02445 and others with an anti-rattle feature the anti-rattle device in the shank applies pressure to push the rack's shank against the inside of the hitch receiver tube. This pressure can cause some slight…

Hey Tom! At this time, February 2024, we don't have any installation videos of a hitch being installed on a 2024 Kia K5. If we end up making a video it will show up on the page for the Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C58JR, and if you're…

We have a Draw Tite hitch #76112 that fits your 2011 Toyota Sienna and would be a really great option as it has plenty of towing capacity and is mostly hidden but the part number you mentioned does not fit your Sienna. I attached a picture of the…

Class I and Class II trailer hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver. That is where the similarities end though. Class I hitches are rated for less weight, typically maxing out at 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 200 pounds tongue weight. Class…