Lexus500h roof racks

[John Walker]

Has anyone tried or heard if it’s possible to fit roof racks on an LS500h? Hopefully I don’t sound ridiculous, but I m considering buying one and having owned an RX for a while now I might find it more difficult having a limousine with seats that won’t fold. 

[John Walker]

Also is there a “hole” in the back seats armrest that you can potentially use to carry skis or longer items? 

[scythe]

Hi John,

There's no through hole for skis.  Also, there's no roof bars specified to fit an LS500h.

My grandson has 'soft' roof bars for his lighter surfboard  and used on a Golf, and presumably you could get those, but they're just material that is held in place by the doors.  They aren't suitable for travelling at speed, or for anything heavy.  Really, they're a bit rubbish!

In the same way as there is no maximum towing weight specified for a LS500h (you can't fit a towbar), there is not maximum roof load specified either because you're not meant to fit roof bars.

It's just what you have to put up with to drive an LS.  The boot is just about the right size for two peoples luggage, and that's about it.  They aren't load carriers!

[Brian R]

Is there any prospect of using a "bike" carrier, the type that strap on the rear of a car? There's a multitude of designs, and one of which may well fit the bill.

[Cotswold Pete]

Have a look at these, seen SeaSuckers used on 150K chelsea trackers coming down to the cotswolds and coast with their boards and bikes

Monkey Bars