Best Trailer Hitch for 2019 Lexus GS 300 to Carry Bike Rack
Updated 05/22/2019 | Published 05/20/2019
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Question:
Can you tell me what the best trailer hitch would be for my 2019 Lexus GS 300? I'm definitely not towing with this car, I just want to use it for a bike rack but I know there are different sizes and such of hitch. What would be best for my car?
asked by: Paul A
Expert Reply:
The best trailer hitch for your 2019 Lexus GS 300 is easily the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36535 simply because this is a Class II hitch that will give you more options for a bike rack than the other trailer hitch that fits your car, the Class I Curt # C11366.
The reason for this is because Class I trailer hitches are only compatible with Class I accessories and can carry a maximum of two bikes. A Class II hitch like the Draw-Tite # 36535 only needs a bike rack to have a 1-1/4" shank, and it will work in the hitch. The Draw-Tite hitch does not require any drilling to install on your Lexus and has a 300 lb tongue weight capacity, which is more than enough to carry a bike rack and even heavy bikes (the tongue weight capacity of a trailer hitch is the most that the combined weight of a bike rack and bikes can be).
I have added a link to the installation instructions of this hitch for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our selection of bike racks that will fit in a 1-1/4" hitch. This will allow you to choose from a cost-effective but quality rack such as the Kuat Beta # B202-114 to a premium option like the Thule EasyFold XT 2 E-Bike Platform Rack # TH903202 or something in between.
