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Old 05-25-13, 08:29 PM
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Default RX350 F-type Tow prep Package

Hi,

Do you know if RX350 F-Sport come with tow prep package or Can I order it ?

The Tow prep Package include heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty radiator. That helps engine.
If I was to install aftermarket ones. It will cost a lot more than what dealer's sticker price cost ...

Thank you.
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IMHO, don't waste your money. The only real benefit you get from the towing prep package is the lights controller installed in the trunk. It will cost you ~$35 extra to pop an aftermarket unit in (counting $15 4-pin harness you would have to buy anyway).

http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-V...id=20121174038
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http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-V...id=20121174060

P.S.
Food for thought: an upgraded alternator does a lot of good in the hybrid version of the RX that doesn't have one to begin with.

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Old 05-28-13, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by cupertino
Hi,

Do you know if RX350 F-Sport come with tow prep package or Can I order it ?

The Tow prep Package include heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty radiator. That helps engine.
If I was to install aftermarket ones. It will cost a lot more than what dealer's sticker price cost ...

Thank you.
The towing prep package includes a transmission oil cooler which is also beneficial.
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Originally Posted by cupertino
Hi,

Do you know if RX350 F-Sport come with tow prep package or Can I order it ?

The Tow prep Package include heavy-duty alternator, heavy-duty radiator. That helps engine.
If I was to install aftermarket ones. It will cost a lot more than what dealer's sticker price cost ...

Thank you.
The tow prep package is standard on the 2013 RX 350 F-Sport. See page 8 of the Lexus RX 350 brochure:

http://www.lexus.com/lexus-share/v2/...X-Brochure.pdf
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Originally Posted by mac12
The towing prep package includes a transmission oil cooler which is also beneficial.
We don't tow with our Lexus but:

When towing, this is a must-have component. After 20 years of towing everything from hardtop campers, 31' travel trailers, canoe trailers to 5000lb. boats, don't even consider it without a trans. cooler. Bigger is better. Heat will destroy a transmission quicker than you can dig the cheque book out of your pocket.
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