Fast Eddie Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I have a bike rack that requires a light duty trailer hitch. If my wife's 2000 Jetta can support it... I'm sure a finer car like this one can support one. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Don't know if anyone is even making a hitch for this car yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddie Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 Don't know if anyone is even making a hitch for this car yet. Thanks... U haul said they'd have one in a few months... maybe too late for summer vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 im sorry i know nothing about the hitch, but just wanted to say that the username fast eddie, is MINE TOO!! well that i use at other places. but what a coincidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mountain Boy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I just joined this forum 2 minutes ago, I realize that this is an old topic and wondered if anyone has any more recent info. I have a Yakima receiver hitch type rack. I have looked at all of the major hitch manufacturers with no joy. I don't want an ugly hitch under the bumper, but I also would prefer not having the weight on the license plate cut-out. I'm not looking to put a roof rack on this car like I did my civic. Any ideas or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I just joined this forum 2 minutes ago, I realize that this is an old topic and wondered if anyone has any more recent info. I have a Yakima receiver hitch type rack. I have looked at all of the major hitch manufacturers with no joy. I don't want an ugly hitch under the bumper, but I also would prefer not having the weight on the license plate cut-out. I'm not looking to put a roof rack on this car like I did my civic. Any ideas or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Here is a recent thread where I suggested having a shop fabricate a custom hitch for an IS250: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...32&hl=hitch I assume there would be shops in Virginia that could fabricate a hitch for your IS. It wouldn't take much of a hitch to carry a receiver type bike rack. I use a receiver type bike rack on my 00 LS400 with my Draw-Tite trailer hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mountain Boy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I just joined this forum 2 minutes ago, I realize that this is an old topic and wondered if anyone has any more recent info. I have a Yakima receiver hitch type rack. I have looked at all of the major hitch manufacturers with no joy. I don't want an ugly hitch under the bumper, but I also would prefer not having the weight on the license plate cut-out. I'm not looking to put a roof rack on this car like I did my civic. Any ideas or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Here is a recent thread where I suggested having a shop fabricate a custom hitch for an IS250: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...32&hl=hitch I assume there would shops in Virginia that could fabricate a hitch for your IS. It wouldn't take much of a hitch to carry a receiver type bike rack. I use a receiver type bike rack on my 00 LS400 with my Draw-Tite trailer hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mountain Boy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks for your quick reply. Sorry I forgot to mention I read your thread on custom fabed hitch's and I may go that route eventually. I have to climb under and look at the space and potential mounting area and decide from there. I only got it two weeks ago and would rather not give it up for any longer than I have to. The dealer already had it for 2 days for the fuel rail and rear dust boot isues and again this Friday for TLC on wheels, leather, Paint, etc. I really miss my Draw-tite DPS on my Xterra. I don't miss the 12 mpg though! :D Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moranbf Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Has anyone tried to order one from this site in Europe? http://www.towbar-online.com/search.php?cu...5hl8shejvo3lr2u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Has anyone tried to order one from this site in Europe?http://www.towbar-online.com/search.php?cu...5hl8shejvo3lr2u "Towbars" used in Europe and the U.K. are of a very different design than "trailer hitches" used in most of the western hemisphere (e.g. US and Canada) and in other countries such as Australia. European/U.K. towbars are not compatible with hitch mount bike racks and trailers sold in North America. Trust me, I know. I've been towing trailers with cars and trucks in North America for 40+ years and have spent quite a bit of time in the U.K. and Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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