Hitch for CT

tempo36 said:

Hmm...that's no good. Kind of annoying since we asked the sales folks point blank if Lexus would offer such a thing before we signed and they said they didn't know. I mean, if the manual SAYS "no" then at least they could have told us that.

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I'll flat out ignore the no bike rack recommendation. Roof racks suck. I think the hitch for a 2010 Scion tC could be modified to fit since the tC is based on the same platform and also has a double wishbone rear suspension (unlike the Prius). Another possibility would be the HS250h hitch.

2010 Scion tC Trailer Hitch | etrailer.com
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Lexus/HS250h/2011/24860.html?vehicleid=2011304111

Max12 said:

Might want to check and make sure the installation won't void your warranty. If the manual does say not to install a hitch (I haven't looked to see what it says) there is a good chance it will. I have a Thule roof rack and a hitch rack on my Highlander, I use that when taking bikes somewhere.

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There is no such thing as "void your warranty". Lexus can refuse to repair issues caused by installing a hitch (assuming the manual says not to), but they cannot void your whole warranty.

I have a 2010 4Runner with a hitch mounted Thule bike carrier that I'd like to be able to use on the CT as well. I'd hate to have to buy a fuel economy sapping roof rack system, that takes forever to install and remove and damages the paint. Bleh, I might tell the wifey that she's just going to have to get a Prius v instead and I'll put my bikes inside the car!

Max12 said:

Really?? That's interesting...thanks

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Yeah, I see nothing inappropriate about it.

BostonGTR said:

Thule Helium: 26 lbs.
2 Road Bikes: 50 lbs.
Hitch Weight: 23 lbs.
Total Weight: 99 lbs.
Being able to have wifey easily attach Thule bike rack and load both bikes....
Priceless!!!

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I think you should reward your CT with some sub-20lb road bikes now.