What are the best rack systems that are compatible with a 2012 Prius C?

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What are the best rack systems that are compatible with a 2012 Prius C?

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Best rack systems that are compatible with a 2012 Prius C	Price	Max Weight	Last Updated
-- Yakima Dr. Tray	$579.00	40 lbs per bike	Jun 13, 2022
-- Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS	$440	132 lbs	Jun 22, 2022
-- Yakima BaseLine	$489.80	165 lbs	Jun 22, 2022

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Yakima Dr. Tray

Top Pro

Easier and quicker access

Being able to access bikes close to the ground compared to the roof of a vehicle is a huge convenience. See More

Top Con

It is incredibly hard to activate the folding mechanism

See first image in gallery above. Many users report that the spring loaded grip bar is incredibly hard to activate making it difficult to lower or raise the rack. See More

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Max Weight:40 lbs per bike

Top Pro

Can handle wide range of bikes including fat tire bikes

Tire diameter range: 26” to 29” Tire width range: up to 5” See More

Top Con

Makes it harder to access things in trunk or hatchback of vehicles

The lower tire holders do not fold, so it's awkward to get access to the trunk of most vehicles when the rack is on the vehicle. See More

Top Con

Expensive

Expensive for what you get. See More

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Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS

Top Pro

Easily fits the look of the vehicle

Top Con

Instructions are not very clear

The instructions for product installation are not very clear, which can make the process a little more difficult. See More

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Max Weight:132 lbs

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Yakima BaseLine

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What are the best rack systems that are compatible with a 2012 Prius C?

3 Options Considered

Yakima Dr. Tray

My Recommendation for Yakima Dr. Tray

My Recommendation for Yakima Dr. Tray

Easier and quicker access

It is incredibly hard to activate the folding mechanism

Can handle wide range of bikes including fat tire bikes

Makes it harder to access things in trunk or hatchback of vehicles

Expensive

Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS

My Recommendation for Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS

My Recommendation for Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS

Easily fits the look of the vehicle

Instructions are not very clear

Yakima BaseLine

My Recommendation for Yakima BaseLine

My Recommendation for Yakima BaseLine

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