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For those that have installed the Curt hitch, how did you handle the wiring
and where did you tap into the lights. Did you have to use an electronic
adapter. I plan to put the hitch on myself but wasn't quite sure of the
best way to go about the wiring.
Thanks.
Key pointers
- must have another person or jack to hold hitch into place
- box staples are sharp, so watch out!
- total install time was less than 15 mins
- I put grease on the screws
C13272 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
$136.75 shipped w/promo code
Key pointers
- must have another person or jack to hold hitch into place
- box staples are sharp, so watch out!
- total install time was less than 15 mins
- I put grease on the screws
C13272 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
$136.75 shipped w/promo code
That looks great! I am going to install mine tomorrow. I have always used a floor jack in the past to hold it in place. That usually works pretty well.
i would never use grease on bolts. It will lubricates the treads and give you a wrong torque causing the bolts to snap (break) under load. it could also promote faster loosening.
I ordered the wiring kit from etrailer. Since I had the tow package, it was 5 minutes to plug it in and tie wrap it. The receiver was probably the easiest I have done and I have done about half a dozen of these.
I have a 2016 RX 350 base model. Just installed this hitch:
Draw-TiteŽ 75540 - Class 3 / 4 Max-Frame Trailer Hitch with 2" Receiver Opening (4500/675 Weight Capacity)
$ 135.20 from CARiD ( includes the shipping charge). Very easy to install. Just four bolts. Had a little difficulty, lying on the garage floor, with the getting the first bolt in while holding the hitch up, but it was a piece of cake with the other three bolts. ( I seem to have lost a bit at 78.)
Hey, the dealer is telling me that if they install a hitch they need to remove a shroud to put the hitch on and they can't reinstall it. I didn't see any comments about removing a shroud in this thread. Is this something I can do without?
I have a 2016 RX 350 base model. Just installed this hitch:
Draw-TiteŽ 75540 - Class 3 / 4 Max-Frame Trailer Hitch with 2" Receiver Opening (4500/675 Weight Capacity)
$ 135.20 from CARiD ( includes the shipping charge). Very easy to install. Just four bolts. Had a little difficulty, lying on the garage floor, with the getting the first bolt in while holding the hitch up, but it was a piece of cake with the other three bolts. ( I seem to have lost a bit at 78.)
Also, it looks great. Only the receiver is seen, just under the rear bumper. A picture can be viewed the Draw-Tite web site. Find the instructions and you will find the picture.
02-24-16, 06:09 PM
