Bike Rack Options for a 2015 Lexus RC350

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So I had a trailer bike hitch from you for my Audi A5. Loved it and fantastic! I was just getting my car Maryland inspected and they said they felt the hitch for the IS would fit my car. Your thoughts?

asked by: Karen K

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Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but unfortunately, there's not a confirmed hitch fit for the 2015 Lexus RC 350. I don't recommend using a non-verified hitch on a vehicle because it risks damage to the vehicle's frame and internals if something goes wrong with the hitch.

Instead, I would recommend looking at a trunk mounted rack or a SeaSucker rack.

For a trunk rack, I recommend the Yakima HangOut, part # Y02638. This rack holds up to three bikes on your trunk and allows for a quick install and removal post ride. This rack includes anti-sway cradles and a direct, easy fit with adjustable hubs on its hinges.

The HangOut doesn't include any locks or other security measures, so I recommend adding a 10 foot cable lock, part # CAB-10 to secure the bikes to the rack, and Yakima's Security Strap for Trunk Mounts, part # Y02623. This will improve the security of the rack give you peace of mind about your bike's safety.

Two other options are the SeaSucker Mini Bomber, part # 298-BM2006 or Talon, part # 298-BT1004. These innovative racks use a vacuum mount to hold your bikes with quick-release front wheels in a fork mount, circumventing the need for adding a traditional roof rack onto your vehicle.

These racks don't offer any integrated security, so you'll want to pick up a cable lock, part # e98891 as well to loop through the locking point on the SeaSuckers. You can use the window anchor point, part # 298-BA0010.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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Answer 1

As you mentioned in your question, there are two trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2014 Lexus IS 350; the Draw-Tite #24923 and the Curt #C11389. These are both Class I trailer hitches that will provide you with a 1-1/4 inch…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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