Expert Answers about Lexus RX 350
- Which Hitch for the 2009 Lexus RX350 Sticks out the Least
- It looks like the Curt trailer hitch # 13530 extends the least past the rear bumper. If you check out the picture I attached you will see that it sticks out the least.
To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products:
etrailer Ball Mounts # 989900
Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # C55563
view full answer... - Fitment of RockyMounts MonoRail 2 Bike Platform Rack
- Yes, it will. The RockyMounts MonoRail 2 Bike Platform Rack, # RKY10004, has a spec of up to 120lb. with max weight per bike of 60 lbs. Max tire width of 5".
Dimensions are determined from the distance of center of hitch pin hole to the closest part of rack when folded up is 5-3/4". Please measure this distance on your specific hitch to determine fitment.
view full answer... - Recommended Hidden Hitch for a 2021 Lexus RX350
- The receiver on the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # DT58GR has a locking knob that you turn to disconnect it from the rest of the hitch. I have linked a picture below that'll demonstrate it. This hitch is confirmed to fit the 2021 Lexus RX350 non F-Sport model.
As far as bending the heat shield goes that just affects the main crosstube portion of the hitch where it bolts to your Lexus. That won't be in the way of the receiver.
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch and Capacity for a 2017 Lexus RX 350
- Yes, you can! The etrailer Hitch item # e94AR is confirmed to fit your 2017 Lexus RX 350 and has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity. You will want to check your Lexus's actual capacity though and go off of it. This varies based on trim packages and often times the hitches are built stronger than the vehicle they attach to.
To tow a boat with your Lexus you will also need a wiring harness item # 56083 if you have the tow package or item # 119250KIT if you do not. There is a connector located...
view full answer... - Ultra-Fab 5 Inch Skid Wheel Weight Rating?
- The Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs up to 34' Long - 5" Diameter - Qty 2 # UF48-979012 are not rated for load because they are only intended to redirect weight not bear the weight themselves. The manufacturer does not test them for weight bearing capacity due to their function, but they are extremely strong casters with a 1/4 inch thick urethane layer on the outside of the 5 inch wheel.
view full answer... - What Is the Distance Between the Bolt Holes On the Curt Hitch C13272 for a Lexus RX 350
- I spoke with Curt about the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13272 and they were able to provide the distance between the mounting holes left to right which they informed were spaced apart 41-1/2" on center.
view full answer... - When Flat Towing a Vehicle How Much Tongue Weight is on the Trailer Hitch
- There are 2 different capacities independent of each other though related. Tongue weight is the downward force or weight on the trailer hitch. So it is pushing down at the back of the vehicle. The gross trailer weight is the weight of whatever it is you are towing. So for your motor home, at most you can tow 4,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight.
However, when flat towing a car there is almost no tongue weight because...
view full answer... - Distance from Pin Hole to Furthest Point Out on the Saris SuperClamp EX2 Bike Platform Rack # SA4025
- From the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the Saris SuperClamp EX2 Bike Platform Rack # SA4025F it will be right at 27 inches.
view full answer... - What is the Shipping Weight of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2020 Lexus RX 350
- The shipping weight of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75540 is 32 lbs.
view full answer... - Length From Pin Hole to Ball on Curt Class III Ball Mount C45056
- The length from the pin hole to the ball on the # C45056 Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 4" Drop - 2" Rise is approximately 8-1/4".
I have attached an image from Curt showing the dimensions as well as a video review for your reference.
view full answer... - Best Weight Distribution and Sway Control for R-Pod 180 with 332 lbs Tongue Weight
- The best weight distribution and sway control for towing the R-Pod 180 you mentioned is going to be the Strait Line kit part # RP66082 that you referenced as it fits best with the tongue weight you mentioned (it has a range of 200-600 lbs) and also has the best sway control at fighting sway before it starts.
view full answer... - Does the Curt Hitch C29VV Fit the 2024 Lexus RX-350?
- Yes, it does! The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C29VV has been confirmed to fit the 2024 Lexus RX-350. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Lexus with included hardware.
The Curt item # C29VV is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have linked the installation instructions below so you can see how to get this hitch set up.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # 119250KIT and...
view full answer... - What is the Tongue Weight of the Apogee Optimax Trailer
- The trailer's tongue weight will depend on how the trailer is loaded and should be in the 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer. The Apogee Optimax Folding Utility Trailer - 8foot Long x 4foot wide - 1,984 lbs # AT54FR has a GVWR of 1,984-lbs so it at most the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded properly would be 297-lbs; anything more than that and you'll want to rearrange the trailer.
It might be a good idea to get yourself a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044 to...
view full answer... - Weight of Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2-Bike Platform Rack # HR1450
- The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2-Bike Platform Rack # HR1450Z that you referenced is 54 lbs. It weigh the same as the version of this rack intended for E-bikes # HLY84FR.
view full answer... - Selecting Hitch And Towing Capability For A 2016 Lexus RX350
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13272 is the highest capacity hitch for the 2016 Lexus RX350 with a 4,000lb gross trailer weight rating. The Stealth hitch is a great option however it is not a confirmed fit for this vehicle.
Hitches are often tested to different capacities because the same hitch model could be used on multiple vehicles. A key point here is that any towing setup is always limited by it's lowest rated component. What that means is a hitch rated for 6,000lbs will not...
view full answer... - Length of Receiver Tubes on 2-Inch Hitches for 2010 Lexus RX350
- I went to our warehouse and measured the receiver tubes on the three hitches offered for your 2010 Lexus RX350. On the Draw-Tite # 75676 (and the identical hitch 87569) the receiver tube is 6-inches long and the hitch pin hole is 2-1/2-inches from the end of the receiver tube.
But for more clearance you can use the Curt Class III hitch # C13143 for your hitch-mount electric lift since it offers a 9-inch receiver tube that does not have a backing plate like the other hitches do.
This 9-inch...
view full answer... - Can 2015 Lexus RX350 Handle Tongue Weight From 250 lb Dirt Bike
- According to the owner's manual, the 2015 Lexus RX350 has a 3500 lb towing capacity if it's equipped with the towing package. If you're unsure how your vehicle is equipped, just call your Lexus dealer and provide the VIN, they will be able to tell you if the vehicle is equipped with the tow package.
The manual goes on to say that the tongue weight should be 9-11% of the trailer weight or weight of the load carried by the hitch. This translates to between 315 and 385 lbs for the tow package...
view full answer... - Hitch Pin Hole Location on Georgia Bulldogs G Logo Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover # CTH5S
- The part you referenced, Georgia Bulldogs G Logo Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover # CTH5S, is an all-metal hitch cover that provides three hitch pin holes for mounting in a 2-inch receiver. The measurements you requested, the distances from the back surface of the oval logo portion to the centers of the three hitch pin holes, are: 1-1/4-inches, 2-inches and 2-3/4-inches. The linked photo illustrates.
view full answer... - Can I Use the Yakima EasyTop Universal Fit Roof Rack on a 2017 Lexus RX-350 w/ a Sunroof?
- Yes, so long as you don't put the Yakima EasyTop Universal Fit Roof Rack item # Y07418 on the actual sun roof. It looks like the Ocean Kayak Malibu Two weighs just under the 80 lbs maximum capacity so you are good there too.
view full answer... - What is the Capacity of a 400 lb Tongue Weight Trailer Hitch Paired with a 500 lb Capacity Carrier
- The tongue weight capacity of the CURT Trailer Hitch, # C13143, for the 2010 Lexus RX 350, is 600 pounds. If the vehicle tongue weight capacity is under 600 pounds or under the 500 pounds of the carrier then you go by the lowest rating.
Tongue weight is calculated by the weight of the carrier plus the weight of the cargo loaded on it. You also have to add in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the vehicle.
So, if you have a 50 pound carrier and put 200 pounds of cargo...
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