RX - Tow bar mounted thule bike rack

[MrBee]

Hi

Just wondered if anyone has a tow bar mounted thule bike rake on their RX? 

If so, is it all OK? Sturdy and quiet/rattle free? 

Also, I assume the tow bar fitting us not a factory option, but a dealer fitting?

Many thanks 

[Xez]

Hi Stephen, we had a dealer fit, Lexus approved, tow bar fitted when we bought our RX last year. We use it with an Atera 2 bike carrying rack that we have adapted to carry our tandem. We toured France last year and it was secure and quiet. You do need to disable the rear cross traffic assist otherwise the car slams the brakes on which is a tad disconcerting 😏. Also the blind spot monitoring system could “see” the bike and was flickering like crazy - so, another assistance to disable.

[MrBee]

Thanks Xez, seems the car is trying to be too clever for its own good. You'd think it could be even more clever and would see the 13 pin is in use and make adjustments. 

I have now paid a deposit on a 450h+ F Sport Design 🙂

It seems there is a lack of stock on that model, so it's a factory build. This was confirmed also by a broker I was in talks with. 

[Xez]

31 minutes ago, MrBee said:

You'd think it could be even more clever and would see the 13 pin is in use and make adjustments. 

Yes, my point to the dealer was exactly that. Even my old 2009 car disabled the reversing sensors automatically. Hope you enjoy your car when it arrives.