Trailer hitch on 2010 RX350 - Page 2

BillON1 · 07-30-09, 04:39 PM

Finally received the last of the parts today. It appears, although I haven't installed it yet, that the wiring is as I'd hoped... a simple plug in and then tie wrap it over to the hitch. If different I will advise.

For us Canucks, this etrailer deal is an absolute winner. If anyone wants more info, PM me.

Bill

davidjanko · 08-27-09, 07:42 PM

I recently purchased a 2010 RX 350 FWD but did not get the hitch installed at the dealer. My salesperson advised that I would save a bundle and get at least as good a job done if I went to U-Haul.

I called U-Haul yesterday and they want a bit less than $250 installed. I then called my Lexus dealer and they want ~$925 installed.

This seems like way too much of a discrepancy, even for Lexus. All I want is the hitch so that I lock in my bike carrier - I have no need for wiring.

Has anyone gone with U-Haul - do they use the same "hidden hitch" as Lexus?

Thanks in advance for your help.

jeep63 · 08-28-09, 06:15 AM

I just ordered a 'curt' hitch that I understand from this forum to be a good fit and 'hidden' hitch setup. I reviewed the pdf installation instructions prior to ordering and the process seems straight forward. If you are able to read instructions and turn a wrench you should be able to do this yourself and save a bundle. I paid ~150 for my hitch.

beckysdad · 09-02-09, 07:37 AM

I just finished installing my Curt Hitch on my 2010 RX350. Less than an hour as everything went just as the instructions stated.

As I have the FWD RX without the towing package, I understand I need to buy the Lexus converter (part #82670-0E040) to enable the installed connector under the rear bumper. $200+ bucks - ouch!

Has anyone gone the other route and installed separate wiring and converter box to wire their trailer?

Tom

afpj · 09-02-09, 10:02 PM

Oh please, someone post some pics!

jeep63 · 09-03-09, 10:41 AM

Mine arrived last night. I am going away to the beach for labor day and will not get to this until the second weekend in September. I'll try to fully document my install with pics.

tnb1 · 09-04-09, 08:12 PM

I had the dealer install the Lexus hitch before we picked it up. Here are some pix.
Terry

afpj · 09-04-09, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the pics. That is pretty hidden alright, at least compared to my truck. It looks like you would need a longer ball mount so it doesn't hit the bumper. I wonder if the Curt is the same profile?

tazdevl · 09-29-09, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnb1

I had the dealer install the Lexus hitch before we picked it up. Here are some pix.
Terry

Terry... you notice more wind noise in the back of the vehicle after they cut out the bumper? Had the OE hitch put on and I'm pretty sure there's more turbulent wind noise in the back of the car.

Also noticed all of a sudden more roof wind noise... not sure if there is something up with the sunroof or it's crossbar wind noise and I just didn't notice it before.

tnb1 · 09-30-09, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazdevl

Terry... you notice more wind noise in the back of the vehicle after they cut out the bumper? Had the OE hitch put on and I'm pretty sure there's more turbulent wind noise in the back of the car.

Also noticed all of a sudden more roof wind noise... not sure if there is something up with the sunroof or it's crossbar wind noise and I just didn't notice it before.

Dealer put it on before I picked it up so I don't know what it sounded like before. Don't notice any excessive wind noise.
Terry

tnb1 · 09-05-09, 06:51 AM

Ball mount came with it in a box.
Terry

BillON1 · 09-07-09, 08:54 AM

Curt looks exactly the same. Only difference that I can see is re the wiring harness. My Canadian, J built AWD, Sports Package has an exterior connector in the left rear which snaps into the wiring harnes that I bought from Curt. I didn't cut the facia as shown in the Lexus install pics and so the harness is just lying on top of the facia to be pulled out and hooked up the the trailer when needed. Not sure how this will work as I haven't tried it yet.

smsprague · 09-07-09, 05:27 PM

Can you please post the part number of the Curt hitch.

BillON1 · 09-08-09, 06:47 AM

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2010_Lexus_RX350.htm

So as not to confuse anyone about my pics... the Reese plug didn't come with the kit from Etrailer... I purchased that separately.

Bill

ebarron · 09-08-09, 07:49 AM

So its possible to install the Curt hitch without cutting anything?
This was the only thing that made me a little queasy, or made me
think the install might be hard?

Thanks