Hitch Recomendation
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Hitch Recomendation
I just purchased a 2007 GX470 and it has the factory tow package. I will be towing a 20' boat with a loaded weight including trailer of 4,500 lbs. Would the Pintle Hitch that bolts onto the crossmember be sufficient or would I be better off going with the a traditional hitch? Thanks.
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I just purchased a 2007 GX470 and it has the factory tow package. I will be towing a 20' boat with a loaded weight including trailer of 4,500 lbs. Would the Pintle Hitch that bolts onto the crossmember be sufficient or would I be better off going with the a traditional hitch? Thanks.
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My 05 had the tow package and I just recently bolted on the traditional hitch and then had it welded to the frame because of somewhat rusty bolt holes. Its never coming off now lol. Does that mean I can tow 10000lb? Jk...
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Say you had to get pulled out of the ditch by your towbar someday, which style would you rather have? Of pull someone else out, which is much more likely, lol.
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Good point Ian. I think that a traditional hitch has too many advantages to ignore. Does any particular brand have any advantages over the others?
Last edited by Mulligan33; May 11, 2016 at 09:58 AM.
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Other than looks, any class 3 receiver hitch should be good to 5000+ lbs.
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If you can afford this vehicle you can afford another $2-300 for an aftermarket hitch IMO. Its worth the piece of mind. You dont want to be going boating (which is supposed to relieve stress) only to stress yourself out worrying about the hitch you have.
On the other hand I cant really suggest one brand over the other. Id get a good class 3 (Curt, Draw Tite, OEM, ect...) and not worry about it.
On the other hand I cant really suggest one brand over the other. Id get a good class 3 (Curt, Draw Tite, OEM, ect...) and not worry about it.
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http://www.oemlexusparts.com/OEMPart...T22860540.html
I just installed the OEM over the weekend. Looks sharp!
I just installed the OEM over the weekend. Looks sharp!