Trailer hitch
10-07-08, 06:38 AM
#31
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You can buy the hitch pin and other towing accessories at any auto store or U-Haul. The folks at U-Haul are generally very helpful and knowledgeable since they rent trailers.
What do you plan on towing anyway? If you want to tow a trailer, don't forget the safety chain.
What do you plan on towing anyway? If you want to tow a trailer, don't forget the safety chain.
BTW last place,I think you are right about the 10mm bolts,that makes more sense that they would be a metric bolt.But isn`t that what the -13 is? (metric)
10-07-08, 07:26 AM
#32
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Okay guy`s,I finally got the correct information from e-trailer online.For any one who wants to know,the bolts are: 1) 10mm x 40mm hex bolt
2) 10mm lock washer
3) 3/8 flat washer
Again,I would like to thank you all for your help.
Ryan
2) 10mm lock washer
3) 3/8 flat washer
Again,I would like to thank you all for your help.
Ryan
10-07-08, 09:47 AM
#33
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You'll find the hitch very useful. Besides towing trailers, we also use it to haul mountain bikes. We also have a hitch-mounted luggage rack for hauling stuff that we don't want to put inside the RX (Christmas tree, cooler with fish inside, gasoline, propane, camping trash, etc.)
10-08-08, 07:08 AM
#34
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Some people skip safety chain for small trailers, though I recommend it for anything in tow.
You'll find the hitch very useful. Besides towing trailers, we also use it to haul mountain bikes. We also have a hitch-mounted luggage rack for hauling stuff that we don't want to put inside the RX (Christmas tree, cooler with fish inside, gasoline, propane, camping trash, etc.)
You'll find the hitch very useful. Besides towing trailers, we also use it to haul mountain bikes. We also have a hitch-mounted luggage rack for hauling stuff that we don't want to put inside the RX (Christmas tree, cooler with fish inside, gasoline, propane, camping trash, etc.)
Ryan
10-08-08, 09:51 PM
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10-09-08, 06:21 AM
#36
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what will you be towing> sounds like you almost have the hitch situation lined out. i just want to add that you need to make sure your rear diff fluid is fresh and preferably synthetic. also your trans fluid should be fresh before you start towing or at least recently changed. if you tow regularly, keep an eye on your trans fluid. if it starts to smell burned or turn black it's overheating. towing creates a lot of extra heat in the diffs and trans. heat literally kills diff and trans fluid. don't tow in OD up hills if it's a load you can feel pretty well behind you.
10-09-08, 06:30 AM
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what will you be towing> sounds like you almost have the hitch situation lined out. i just want to add that you need to make sure your rear diff fluid is fresh and preferably synthetic. also your trans fluid should be fresh before you start towing or at least recently changed. if you tow regularly, keep an eye on your trans fluid. if it starts to smell burned or turn black it's overheating. towing creates a lot of extra heat in the diffs and trans. heat literally kills diff and trans fluid. don't tow in OD up hills if it's a load you can feel pretty well behind you.
The other question I just thought of is,do I need an 1 7/8" ball,or a 2" ball? or both?
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10-09-08, 07:45 AM
#38
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ok good, glad you took care of the maintenace side of towing! for the ball, just ge tthe one for the size trailer you have. wehn you get the trailer, they will tell you what size ball it will take.
10-10-08, 06:21 AM
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10-10-08, 10:25 AM
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As for hitch ball, there are 3 sizes: 1 7/8", 2" and 2 1/8". I find the 2" being the most commonly used and generally compatible with all.
10-10-08, 10:39 AM
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10-20-08, 10:35 PM
#42
back up for a second...
Okay, just stumbled on to this thread. I too am trying to do the trailer hitch thing on my '99 RX300. Yep, have the towing prep pkg. I'm just a little confused about the wiring harness. I've looked under the car and removed the black rectangular cover in the left rear. No evidence of a harness connector hanging about. Previous posts have mentioned the spare tire compartment. Nothing there either. Are you talking about the small cargo tray on the LH side, next to the spare compartment? If I remove the tray, should I find what I need lurking in there? If so, do I understand it correctly that I should be able to plug in the harness from etrailer? http://www.etrailer.com/p-118245.htm
10-21-08, 06:14 AM
#43
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Okay, just stumbled on to this thread. I too am trying to do the trailer hitch thing on my '99 RX300. Yep, have the towing prep pkg. I'm just a little confused about the wiring harness. I've looked under the car and removed the black rectangular cover in the left rear. No evidence of a harness connector hanging about. Previous posts have mentioned the spare tire compartment. Nothing there either. Are you talking about the small cargo tray on the LH side, next to the spare compartment? If I remove the tray, should I find what I need lurking in there? If so, do I understand it correctly that I should be able to plug in the harness from etrailer? http://www.etrailer.com/p-118245.htm
Ryan
12-10-08, 03:48 PM
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trailer wiring
Very confused have a 2001 rx300 awd, no factory hitch, there is no wire connections coming out of black box where it should be. However found connection inside trunk driver side next to cable for gas tank cover. Will this work, stopped at lexus this cable extension no longer available. I dont want to hard wire please help?
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12-10-08, 06:39 PM
#45
I bot the hitch and cable extension from etrailer. The installation was really easy. The cable was just plug in after opening the black box under the trunk area. I have 2001 AWD, towing package prep.