JSracer

The hitch is not included, that wording seems strange. The tow prep is 265 but the hitch is additional, another 650$

Tow Hitch with Ball Mount $650.00
Towing Prep Pkg: Transmission Cooler, Heavy Duty Alternator/Radiator (does not include ball mount) $265.00

From my build sheet
Hope this clarified any confusion.

jim256

Correct, my post is just what the sticker says, and yes, it is confusing. No hitch.

Cocal

Yes it is a bit confusing, but IMO still a great price for what you get.

ravenuer

Sorry, but I'm not getting what exactly is confusing about it. To me, it clearly states what's included with the package and what's not. You have to buy your own hitch.

My442

The 2018 RX 350 brochure states that the Towing package includes:

• Transmission Cooler
• Engine oil Cooler
• HD Fan
• HD Radiator

Engine oil capacity goes from 5.4 quarts to 5.8 quarts due to the oil cooler.

My 2018 RX 350 came with a receiver hitch, but no ball.

ravenuer

You must have a different package than the rest of us. My window sticker states: "Towing Prep Pkg: Transmission Cooler, Heavy Duty Alternator/Radiator (does not include ball mount) $265.

toyotaman7

All Canadian models come with tow prep as standard equipment, but no hitch. The prep package is the option in US.

rpjense

Seems like a lot of confusion on what the trailer prep package affords you? To keep it simple, the prep package gets you heavy duty components like alternator/radiator, transmission oil coolers and pre-wiring for a trailer lights. But to tow any trailer, you still need the following;

from e-trailer.com
1. Trailer hitch (Curt Mfg), Either F-Sport or regular RX. $121. Extremely easy install. No cutting necessary.
2. Wiring harness to trailer. If you have tow prep pkg, it's $14. Very easy to install. Just plug it into pre-wired connector. If not, you buy the $39 version and do a little more work.
3. Receiver Ball Mount - varies in price. Typically $17-$25 for 2" model.
4 .Trailer ball - varies in price. Typically $7-$15 for 2" ball mount.

e-trailer.com has you-tube videos on how to mount the trailer hitch and the wiring harness. Easy-peasy.

I also purchased their 4-pole mounting bracket mounting and long bracket (Item # 18144 & Item # 18136) for $20. That way I mounted the 4-pole wiring plug connector to the bracket rather than leaving the plug connector dangling. Cleaner install.

I generally prefer OEM components to aftermarket. But the Curt Mfg stuff is good. It's all they do and they do it well. Take your $500+ savings and put it into your kids college fund!

Add another $200 for a Brake Controller if you plan on hauling heavy loads. It's very nice to have if you're towing 3,000+ loads and your trailer has brakes.

dnkyle

Please advise, is this the one for trailer light connector (RX350L)
Thank you

rpjense

I have not wired the non tow-prep model. The tow-prep models connector is outside under the rear bumper. There is a video on e-trailer for tow-prep models. I assume they have a similar one for non tow-prep RX's? Or maybe download the install instructions for the wiring harness?