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Old 07-03-19, 05:55 AM
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Anybody know where to get a trailer hitch for the RCF? I know this is unusual, but I needed to put one on for "light duty". Not gonna to tow a horse trailer or travel trailer or anything like that.

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I put a small receiver hitch on my IS F despite the factory's poo pooing this. I have hauled my 22 pound bike without issue many times at speeds unlikely to have been considered by the bike rack manufacturer. The issue with the RC F is the factory diffuser. You will need to modify it by necessity to put any hitch of any kind on the car.

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Thanks for your input

I see.

I'm still debating on putting one on.



Originally Posted by lobuxracer
I put a small receiver hitch on my IS F despite the factory's poo pooing this. I have hauled my 22 pound bike without issue many times at speeds unlikely to have been considered by the bike rack manufacturer. The issue with the RC F is the factory diffuser. You will need to modify it by necessity to put any hitch of any kind on the car.

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Hey Lowbux have you more pics of you hitch and that 22lb bike sounds heavy cheers.
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Originally Posted by isfvss
Hey Lowbux have you more pics of you hitch and that 22lb bike sounds heavy cheers.
I have a newer rack now, a Kuat NV Base 2.0, and a newer bike, a Cervelo S5 TdF edition. It weighs quite a bit less than the Softride, and pretty much the frame, forks, and headset are OEM. Everything else was modified.









Kgs:



Pounds:



Softride pounds:



Softride Kgs:



What's funny is, I have 1978 Austro Daimler Ultima that was junior team issue in 1978, and it weighs almost exactly the same as the Softride from 21 years later. Bikes have come a really long way since those days.




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Thanks for that, The Daimler is a classic same silver as the Supra, coincidence, and yes the weight is surprising even with a hand pump, what is the load rating on the hitch cheers.
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I like those bikes. I have been an avid cyclist my whole life but rarely get out anymore due to degenerative disc disease.

I still have a couple of fun bikes. A carbon Specialized Roubaix and a Carbon framed Giant MT bike.. They are about 5 years old now but still amazing bikes and I wish I could ride them like I used to.
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Originally Posted by isfvss
Thanks for that, The Daimler is a classic same silver as the Supra, coincidence, and yes the weight is surprising even with a hand pump, what is the load rating on the hitch cheers.
Actually is a rose color. The phone camera doesn't do it justice with LED lighting. Weight rating is 200 pounds (91 Kg) tongue weight.

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I like those bikes. I have been an avid cyclist my whole life but rarely get out anymore due to degenerative disc disease.

I still have a couple of fun bikes. A carbon Specialized Roubaix and a Carbon framed Giant MT bike.. They are about 5 years old now but still amazing bikes and I wish I could ride them like I used to.
I have DJD C4-C7 and L4-L5. Yes, I wish I could still do a 10 mile TT in 23:47 as I did when I was 17 and riding 450 miles a week. Even in my late 30's I could do 320 watts for an hour straight, but now breaking 200 is a big deal.
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Just ordered the hitch thru uhaul. They indicated that they have one for NX450h+. The model # is 76201G. $289 with installation, wiring for tailgate and tax (of course)
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I'm also curious about this as I'm considering pulling a small trailer for a set of track wheels/tires.
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Default Draw-tite $199 delivered from Walmart 2024 nx350h

Fit like a charm. 2" reveicer for existing bike rack.
Dealers activity mount is a rip off. Self installed using a rental garage lift.
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Anyone got link to the hitch? Also will this work on a RC 350?
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Default It fits!! CURT 113893






Says it will not fit, however it does!

Originally Posted by happy1977
Anyone got link to the hitch? Also will this work on a RC 350?
I just installed one on my RCF that’s made for IS’. Fit like a charm, no trimming or anything needed. Everywhere online says it’s not compatible but it sure was. Holds a 200lb+ cargo rack just fine, have yet to tow a trailer.

Attached a few pics for reference.
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