Advice on hitch, mainly for bike rack, for 2022 LE AWD-e?

Might want to check your owners manual before going to the dealership for it.

 

I've installed hitches on a 2016 RAV4 and a 2022 Venza. Both were relatively simple one person jobs. The install on a Prius looks like it may be a bit more involved, so having U-Haul or a local mechanic do it would be a better option. Some examples...

2022 Toyota Prius Trailer Hitch | etrailer.com

https://www.napaonline.com/accessories/towing-hitches

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitches/

 

Have you considered a roof rack setup? Easy to do and you could probably do it yourself. Additional benefits is it is completely removable when not in use, so no permanent effect on gas mileage, no worries over warranty issues, and bikes are more protected on the roof.

 

We had the same problem. We protect the car with a quilted moving blanket (that we have also used as a picnic blanket ). And then we got a folding light weight work platform to give us another 20 inches or so. Actually ended up working pretty well. Toyota roof rack is easy to take on and off, and Yakima Frontloaders.

 

Uhual appears to have decent rates for install compared to dealerships, I got mine installed (CMF11473) from Uhual (2016) for $250 total in may of last year, according to reciept, Uhual charged 100 for .8 hours of labor. This in SF bay area which probably has higher prices, but maybe comparable to NY?

 

For a bike rack, def use a 2in tow hitch.
It adds a significant amount of durability. Stay away from a system that is 1.25 because its cheaper and you figure you can add a 2in converter. Man up, buddy. Lol. Do it right. Remember you get what you pay for.