Recommended 2 Bike Carrier Compatible With 2010 Lexus IS 350 Convertible
Question:
Best hitch for 2010 Lexus IS 350 convertible. Will be used for bicycle rack-2 bikes only
asked by: Sheree
Expert Reply:
Unfortunately there is not a trailer hitch compatible with your 2010 Lexus IS 350 Convertible from any of our manufacturers, but I do have another solution for you.
I recommend the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier # HRE3 which is a trunk mounted carrier confirmed to fit your car. This carrier uses 4 straps and rubber rollers to secure to your vehicle while protecting your car's paint and finish. The carrier also uses anti-sway cradles to prevent bike to bike or bike to car contact. It can hold 3 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs each, but it will also work just fine for your 2 bikes. Place the heaviest bike close the to vehicle, then skip a cradle for the other bike. This will place the bikes farther apart.
For security, I recommend the Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers # TH533 which has dual steel cables in a nylon sleeve to secure your bike carrier to your locked trunk. I then recommend using a cable lock like # e98891 to secure your bikes to the carrier.
You may want to consider using the Softride Soft Hook-and-Loop Tie Downs for Bike Racks # SR54FR to keep your front wheel from moving by securing it to your bike frame and also the Swagman Bike Adapter Bar # 64005 for any step thru frame bikes to give you level transport and proper ground clearance. I've attached some videos to further assist.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Non-Adjustable
- Hanging Rack
- Hollywood Racks
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Softride Soft Hook-and-Loop Tie Downs for Bike Racks - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Tie Down Straps
- Softride
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Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Straps
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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