Bike Rack & Hitch Recommendations For 2014 Lexus CT 200H
Question:
Hello I have Lexus ct200 will I be able to get a 2” hitch receiver if to just be able to us a 2” bike rack? Thank you.
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
We do carry a hitch and bike rack that is designed to fit your vehicle, however it only comes with a 1-1/4" receiver. Many of the frames of smaller sedans, such as your 2014 Lexus CT 200H, and other compact vehicles just aren't designed to withstand the heavier duty use of a Class II or Class III trailer hitch (which would come with a 2" receiver standard).
The trailer hitch we carry for your CT 200H is the Curt Class I - 1-1/4" # C11200. It's recommended to use a bike rack that was specifically designed to work with this kind of hitch, such as the Swagman Trailhead 2 # S63360.
If you already have a bike rack that is designed to be used with a 2" receiver, you can use an adapter specifically designed to be used with Class I hitches like the Brophy # HTAD. However, be advised that using such an adapter will reduce your hitch's tongue weight capacity by 50%, in this case 100 lbs.
Bike rack manufacturers recommend that no more than two (2) bikes be hauled on a Class I Hitch at any given time.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
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- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
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- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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