2" reciever hitch--450h
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2" reciever hitch--450h
has anyone attached a standard 2" reciever hitch to a 2010 model 450h yet? I'm not towing anything, but my bike rack mounts this way. Any advice, pictures or prices would be appreciated.
thanks, Larry
thanks, Larry
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Dealer Installed Hitch
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That is a very clean and well-hidden trailer hitch install. Thanks for the pictures.
Can you describe the last picture? Is part of the fascia cut out to make room for an electrical attachment?
Can you describe the last picture? Is part of the fascia cut out to make room for an electrical attachment?
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I talked with Curt Manufacturing today, the guy on the phone said they have a new hitch part for the rx 450h, and it's starting to go out to warehouses now. Check back around the 28th and their web pages should be updated, and the part should be available.
The part number for the hitch will be: 13541
The part number for the hitch will be: 13541
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I ordered a hitch from etrailer.com and installed it rather easily myself. You do have to cut the fascia in two places but if done correctly you really can't see it without looking directly underneath... and even then it's not that noticable (I cut off a little less than the instructions recommended and made it rather snug). The hitch brand is 'Hidden Hitch' and it was around $150 shipped... much better than the dealership! :^)
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My dealer wanted $1000. I went to a local (and renound) store called TL Central and they installed for $500.
http://www.tlcentral.com/store/pc/home.asp
Apparently they have installed many of these on the 2010 RX models. In fact, I understand the dealer just sends them the cars for install when the dealer is too busy. Hmmm
You do have to cut the Facia and I was freakin about that, but as others have said it's no big deal.... can't see anything except a very, very clean job. All is fairly well hidden and looks terrific. (Mine is for a bike rack too.)
http://www.tlcentral.com/store/pc/home.asp
Apparently they have installed many of these on the 2010 RX models. In fact, I understand the dealer just sends them the cars for install when the dealer is too busy. Hmmm
You do have to cut the Facia and I was freakin about that, but as others have said it's no big deal.... can't see anything except a very, very clean job. All is fairly well hidden and looks terrific. (Mine is for a bike rack too.)
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I installed the Curt 13541 over the weekend. The instructions came with detailed color pictures of a 2010 lexus hybrid.. and the install was pretty straight forward. For $160 bucks it's certainly worth doing yourself.
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Edit: I found the Curt Mfg installation instructions. They seem to be pretty thorough and much better than etrailers instructions.
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I install the Factory hitch. It was pretty easy to install and took about 2 hours. The only hard part was really need two people to take rear bumper off and put back on. Otherwise pretty straight forward job and the instructions that come with it are very good. The aftermarket hitch do not compare to the quality and fit of the factory hitch. Like they say you get what you pay for.
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I install the Factory hitch. It was pretty easy to install and took about 2 hours. The only hard part was really need two people to take rear bumper off and put back on. Otherwise pretty straight forward job and the instructions that come with it are very good. The aftermarket hitch do not compare to the quality and fit of the factory hitch. Like they say you get what you pay for.