Trailer Hitch questions
#1
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Trailer Hitch questions
1. Where to go to get this done?
* Should I just let U-Haul install?
There are plenty of DIY videos but I'm not sure I'm up to the task. I'm not sure a local shop would be any less than U-Haul.
2. I'm not keen on them cutting up the wiring harness - this is strange though....for DIY wire kits -
2010 Wires - plug and go - $15
2009 Wires - you get a kit that's a chaotic mess of stuff - starting at $50.
* Should I just let U-Haul install?
There are plenty of DIY videos but I'm not sure I'm up to the task. I'm not sure a local shop would be any less than U-Haul.
2. I'm not keen on them cutting up the wiring harness - this is strange though....for DIY wire kits -
2010 Wires - plug and go - $15
2009 Wires - you get a kit that's a chaotic mess of stuff - starting at $50.
#2
1. Where to go to get this done?
* Should I just let U-Haul install?
There are plenty of DIY videos but I'm not sure I'm up to the task. I'm not sure a local shop would be any less than U-Haul.
2. I'm not keen on them cutting up the wiring harness - this is strange though....for DIY wire kits -
2010 Wires - plug and go - $15
2009 Wires - you get a kit that's a chaotic mess of stuff - starting at $50.
* Should I just let U-Haul install?
There are plenty of DIY videos but I'm not sure I'm up to the task. I'm not sure a local shop would be any less than U-Haul.
2. I'm not keen on them cutting up the wiring harness - this is strange though....for DIY wire kits -
2010 Wires - plug and go - $15
2009 Wires - you get a kit that's a chaotic mess of stuff - starting at $50.
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#5
LexiRX - dont go with aftermarket, too ugly
Contact one of the forum's favorite OEM part vendors like Sewell Lexus parts dept for a quote. OEM part was under $300 back 2007, if remember correctly, comes with all needed wiring and installation instructions.
Contact one of the forum's favorite OEM part vendors like Sewell Lexus parts dept for a quote. OEM part was under $300 back 2007, if remember correctly, comes with all needed wiring and installation instructions.
#6
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UHAUL
$190 hitch ($30 labor)
$110 wiring ($63 parts)
$30 warranty and tax ($20)
$312 out the door.
Last edited by LexiRX; 10-26-12 at 05:25 AM.
#7
Lexus Champion
Factory hitch look`s much better than after market on the RX. Highlander`s dont look that bad with after market hitch`s. And the factory hitch comes with the plug n play wiring harness. And is held on with something like 12 bolts compared to only six. I got my hitch from my local Toyota dealer.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...tow-hitch.html
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And how about the wiring? There's a lot of different "kit"s for this - but would this one work? It seems to be cleaner and maybe even the original Lexus versions -
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2009/4833.html
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2009/4833.html
#11
Lexus Champion
And how about the wiring? There's a lot of different "kit"s for this - but would this one work? It seems to be cleaner and maybe even the original Lexus versions -
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2009/4833.html
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2009/4833.html
Thats what mine looks like ^^^^
#12
Driver
I needed to have a hitch and contacted the local dealer and was surprised that they wanted so much. Then searched Craig's list for about a week and lo and behold a Lexus RX hitch showed up. Seems the fellow leased his RX and when it was time to turn it in he pulled the hitch and was selling it. $125.00 but no wiring. He had all the bolts and cap plus he cleaned it up so it looked like new. I ordered the wiring off the internet, plug & play, no cutting. Took me less than 1 hour to install laying in the garage with the aide of a borrowed floor jack. It is not a hard job at all for my 2008.
#14
hitches have to ":stick out". How else would you get the safety chains on? The guy who said there are 12 bolts holding a EOM hitch on the frame is puffing something. There are 6, 3 on each side. Buying a 100.00 hitch from the dealer for 300.00 isn't the way to go. You can get them on E-bay, Kijiji etc for 75.00 (Used. but who cares). The paint will be coming off and rust spots will be showing after the first winter. If your RX doesn't have a trailer wires (connector) you will have to put one in, about $40. To make all neccessary connections you have to take some interior side panels and floor panels off to do it. If you don't feel comfortable take it to U-haul or dealer to have them do it. The RX pulls a small trailer with a ATV or Snowmobile very well with a 10 - 15% loss to gas mileage. Jamie
#15
Lexus Champion
I`m not puffing anything bud, I should know, I installed it. It might have been more like 10 bolts, but definitely more than 6 like the after market ones. I did this a while ago so I dont remember the exact number.
Last edited by lexus114; 11-05-12 at 09:39 AM.