Recommended Trailer Hitch And Platform-Style Bike Carrier For 2016 Lexus RX 350

Question:

I have a Lexus 2016 RX 350 and I believe this Curt Hitch Receiver will fit my vehicle based on my research on your site. My question is: Will the Thule T2 Pro XT fit this 2 inch hitch receiver?

asked by: Ron B

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch # C13272 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 RX 350. This is a class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. The distance from the center of the hitch pin to the back of the rear bumper is 5-inches. This is important because you need to make sure you choose hitch mounted accessories that have enough clearance at the back of your Lexus.

The Thule T2 # TH83JV has a distance of 5-inches from the center of the hitch pin to the closest part of the carrier when folded up so it is not a good fit for your Lexus, but I do have a better option.

I recommend the Kuat NV 2.0, part # NV22G. This is also a hitch-mounted platform-style bike carrier that will work well with your hitch. This carrier includes a hitch lock and retractable cable locks to secure the bike to the vehicle and the bikes to the carrier. This carrier has a weight capacity of 60-lbs per bike. The distance from the center of the hitch pin to the closest part of the carrier when folded up is 7-inches. That would be enough clearance to work with the trailer hitch.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L