Tow package
#16
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Nice looking hitch cover. I had not seen it before.
I'm happy with the black plastic cover that came with my hitch. I've had problems at least twice with the cover being stolen from my 1999 4Runner, so I'd rather not draw undue attention to a shiny Lexus cover. Same goes for logoed wheel valve caps.
If I do lose a hitch cover, I buy the replacement on-line. Amazon shows one right now for $13.95. Not sure what the dealer charges, but I suspect much more than $13.95.
I'm happy with the black plastic cover that came with my hitch. I've had problems at least twice with the cover being stolen from my 1999 4Runner, so I'd rather not draw undue attention to a shiny Lexus cover. Same goes for logoed wheel valve caps.
If I do lose a hitch cover, I buy the replacement on-line. Amazon shows one right now for $13.95. Not sure what the dealer charges, but I suspect much more than $13.95.
#17
Nice looking hitch cover. I had not seen it before.
I'm happy with the black plastic cover that came with my hitch. I've had problems at least twice with the cover being stolen from my 1999 4Runner, so I'd rather not draw undue attention to a shiny Lexus cover. Same goes for logoed wheel valve caps.
If I do lose a hitch cover, I buy the replacement on-line. Amazon shows one right now for $13.95. Not sure what the dealer charges, but I suspect much more than $13.95.
I'm happy with the black plastic cover that came with my hitch. I've had problems at least twice with the cover being stolen from my 1999 4Runner, so I'd rather not draw undue attention to a shiny Lexus cover. Same goes for logoed wheel valve caps.
If I do lose a hitch cover, I buy the replacement on-line. Amazon shows one right now for $13.95. Not sure what the dealer charges, but I suspect much more than $13.95.
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#23
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Here is the dealer installed factory hitch and wiring on my 2016 RX450h F Sport. As you can see, the technician hacked the valence panel for clearance around the wiring plug, but it's only visible if you get under the rear bumper; it's otherwise not visible or noticeable. The p/n for the hitch is PT228-48160 and according to the Parts Counter, included the wiring harness. The 450h F Sport also required a different lower bumper cover p/n 52108-0E060 "Extension Sub-Assy". This part appears as if the technician hacked it as well, but in looking at the same car with factory-installed hitch (model year 2017), Lexus just did a poor job in designing the lower bumper cover. The part looks like a hack-job done with utility knife.
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Plug is located in rear - left/driver side behind the bumper. My car was not manufactured with a tow package! Problem is, there is no voltage to the plug? checked fuse box - 30 amp slot is there for towing but there is no metal contact for the fuse to slide in?
#27
If you don't have the tow package but still want to wire up then get the other harness kit with the module for the non-tow package. Watch out for the tow limit.
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Please let me know if it is possible to install towing package (Towing Pre Pkg: Transmission Cooler, Heavy Duty) for 2017 Lexus RX450h model
Currently it is not there and would like to install it to tow another car Toyota camry
Currently it is not there and would like to install it to tow another car Toyota camry
#29
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If it does not have the tow package I would not recommend it.
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Thank you for quick response. My current lexus do not have towing package and dealer promised that they will install it for me separately, I just want to make sure it is possible and will cover warranty