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Why Choose This Prius Trailer Hitch?

Elevated Receiver Angle: The unique elevated receiver angle negates the need for a hitch riser, facilitating a smoother connection. As a result, this design feature enhances the ease of use and compatibility with various towing and carrying accessories.

 

Pay close attention to the metal size differences between them all... when you compare those numbers, let’s just say I’ve been trying to tell folks for years: just because a company puts words and numbers together doesn’t mean they are accurate or tell the whole story.
The main difference between a 2″ and 1¼″ trailer hitch receiver lies in their size and towing capacity. A 2″ receiver is larger, stronger, and can tow heavier loads and support a wider range of accessories, including those designed for the smaller 1¼″ receiver. The 1¼″ receiver is typically used for lighter-duty applications like bike racks and smaller trailers. Even then, I've seen them bend and twist .

For example, popular Class 1 trailer hitches like the Curt #11276 and Draw-Tite 24966 feature 1¼″ receivers with a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs and towing capacity of 2,000 lbs.

Now, regarding the cost, you mentioned the PriusOverlanding 2″ hitch is more than 2.5 times the expense of the Draw-Tite or Curt models. In reality, the Draw-Tite 24966 goes for about $213 on eBay, and the PriusOverlanding.com 2″ hitch is $359. That’s roughly a 1.68x increase in price, not 2.5x — still a premium, but less exaggerated than claimed. Considering it offers more than double the tongue weight capacity and eliminates the need for a hitch riser (which adds additional cost with 1¼″ receivers), the price difference is justified.

Also, for the years over, the PriusOverlanding hitch will actually be the only Prius hitch that has the SAE J684 standard certificate and official federal seal, whereas all others don’t have that. They only say they are certified, but based on what I know about the testing process and the strict requirements a trailer hitch must meet to even come close to those standards, I can assure you many of those hitches out there do not truly meet them just by looking at the design of the hitch...

So, don’t just take it from me — look at the quality, build, and metal thickness between all the hitches you find out there. Keep in mind, these companies produce their hitches in mass quantities, and I can pretty much guarantee they have not been tested the way the PriusOverlanding hitch has been.

When you watch the video in the beginning, look at the rack on the back that has easily 500lbs inside combined with aluminum box anbd rack weight. I can assure you those other hitches won’t stand up to this kind of use or even lighter off the pavement usage.

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I’ve never understood trying to save money by buying something of lesser quality and capability when you know there’s a better, more efficient option out there. For me, it’s simple — why settle for cheaper when it’s not going to perform or last? I work too hard for my money to do that. I make sure I buy the best the first time. Trust me, with my first experience using inverters and isolators in the Prius, I went cheap, and I really regret it. In the long run, I ended up spending more fixing mistakes from that choice. I don’t get stuck with gear I’m not happy with anymore.
So honestly, I can’t agree with that decision you made. Why settle for less when just a couple more weeks of patience and saving would’ve gotten you the right gear? You got so close to the finish line, then just said, “Eh, I can’t wait any longer.” to just quit the Marathon.