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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Options for a 2010 Lexus RX 350 All Wheel Drive
  • The definitive way to determine if your 2010 Lexus RX 350 has a factory tow package would be to have a Lexus dealer run the VIN number. They will be able to tell you what options the vehicle has. You could also test the factory connection point for # 56083 or # 118252, see instructions, to see if there is power to the factory plug. However, it may show that it works because it is not under load (a trailer connected). But under load, if you do not have the complete tow package and use #...
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  • Product Comparison Between Vehicle Wiring Harness C55245 vs 118245 for a 2001 Lexus LX 470
  • I can help compare the # C55245 and the # 118245. These two wiring harnesses are designed to do the same job for wiring up your 2001 Lexus LX-470 the only real difference is the manufacture that they are distributed from. The # 118245 is designed and distributed by Tow Ready a company owned by Cequent Manufacturing and the # C55245 is designed and distributed by Curt Manufacturing. Both harnesses plug in the same way and provide a 4 pole connector for your vehicle end. For your vehicle...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch is the Least Noticeable on a 2017 Lexus RX 350
  • The least noticeable hitch for your 2017 Lexus RX 350 would be the Stealth Hitch # 391LXRX16T if you ever plan on towing or the # 391LXRX16 if you only intend on using it for hitch-mounted racks and carriers. This completely hidden hitch keeps your Lexus RX 350 looking like it just came off the assembly line. Remove the receiver for a fully concealed look when not in use. And for trailer wiring you can use Tekonsha harness # 118255 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle....
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  • Best Hitch for 2007 Lexus RX 350
  • The three hitch options for your 2007 Lexus RX 350 - etrailer # e98857, Curt # 13530 and Draw-Tite # 75153 - all share identical capacities and will install in the same way. All include the mounting hardware. From these choices my preference is the etrailer model # E98857 you referenced. I like this one because it is USA-made and has a subtle matte finish powder coat rather than a high gloss finish, so it will not distract as much from the car's own appearance. Please check out the photo...
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  • Thule Trunk Bike Rack Comparisons
  • I've only dealt with the Thule Gateway Pro # TH88VR and I've not used the Thule Outway # TH45JV before. That being said, I am not a fan of trunk mounted bike racks but the Gateway Pro didn't give me any trouble so I would definitely go with that one! Check out the video I've made using the Gateway Pro! If you plan on keeping it on your trunk aluminum would be ideal but the powder coated steel will resist the rust just as well. The arms on the Gateway fold down which means it's a retractable....
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  • Comparison Of Curt And Tekonsha Wiring Harnesses For 2017 Lexus NX Turbo
  • Both the Curt # C56268 and T-One # 118652 wiring harness are designed to work with your 2017 Lexus NX Turbo. The difference between the two harnesses is that the T-One maximum amperage draw is 2.1 amps for stop/turn lights and 7.5 amps for tail lights. For the Curt harness the maximum amperage draw is 3.0 for stop/turn lights and 6.0 for tail lights.
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  • Comparing the Two Best E-Bike Racks from Thule and Yakima
  • For heavier e-bikes like yours there are two frontrunners for bike racks to consider with the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 and the Yakima OnRamp part # Y36FR. What sets these apart from others is they both have ramps to make loading and unloading bikes easier since e-bikes are heavy. The EasyFold folds down into a smaller size when not in use which helps for garage storage but the OnRamp is 6 lbs lighter at 39 lbs compared to 45. That's how I'd pick if I were you. Which would you...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for 2018 Lexus GX 460 with Flush Rails
  • Since the Inno roof rack (parts hyperlinked below) can be mounted at varying locations on the flush rails of your 2018 Lexus GX 460 I recommend going with that system. It has a lower weight capacity at 140 lbs (as opposed to 165 lbs from Yakima) but in my experience most people don't plan on max-ing out the weight capacity of their roof rack so the benefit of adjustability will out-weigh (no pun intended) the higher weight capacity of the Yakima system. Here are the parts for the Inno...
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  • Enclosed Hitch Carrier Recommendation that Allows Rear Cargo Area Access on Vehicle
  • Realistically there is only one cargo carrier we can recommend for your 2012 Lexus RX 450h to give you the ability to fully open the rear door of your vehicle with the carrier installed. For that you would need the Yakima carrier part # Y62VR which will fit the hitch of your vehicle and then allow you to open the rear door once the carrier has swung out and away. Check out the review video I attached for this as well.
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  • Comparing Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver For a Bike Rack On a 2019 Lexus RX 350 L
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13394 is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Lexus RX 350 L and will not require a support strap on your Lexus. The Curt # C13394 is a good looking option as it has the concealed crossbar. If you are only using the receiver for a Bike Rack # BA22B then it is more than enough with a tongue weight capacity of 500lbs and trailer capacity of 5,000lbs. Be sure to verify any capacities for your specific Lexus with a dealer to not exceed the lower of the 2 number...
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  • Comparing Hollywood Racks Destination vs. Swagman XTC 4-Bike Rack
  • The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack # S64665 and Hollywood Racks Destination 4-Bike Rack # HR4000 are two of the best values in regards to 4-bike racks, and when taking everything into consideration I highly recommend the Destination # HR4000. There are a number of reasons for this, starting with the fact that the Destination is going to be easier to load your bikes on because of its large and curved wheel trays compared to the hoops of the XTC-4 that make you plop the bikes in just right. The...
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  • Which Hitch Does Not Extend Past the Rear Bumper on a 2008 Lexus RX350
  • We have a video installation of the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, item # 75153, on a 2007 Lexus RX350, see link, that shows the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the farthest out part of the rear bumper at 1-1/2 inches, this leaves the receiver portion of the hitch out about 1/2 inch past the rear bumper. The Curt Class III Hitch, item # 13530, installs flush with the farthest out part of the rear bumper, so it would be the model that extends the least distance,...
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  • Comparing Swagman XTC-2 and Trailhead 2 Hitch Bike Racks
  • The main difference between the Swagman XTC-2 2-bike platform rack # S64670 and the Trailhead 2-bike hanging rack # S63360 is the way the bikes load. With a platform rack you don't have to lift the bikes as high up to load them. The other main difference is that the XTC-2 gives you a few more inches of rack clearance from the hitch pin hole, 15-inches instead of 11-inches for the Trailhead. Both racks fit Class 1, 2 and 3 hitches and have 3-inches of rise in the shank for increased ground...
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  • Comparing Pin Box On Trailer To Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box
  • I do not have a drawing of the Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box, part # LC328492 showing dimensions but I can help you with the dimensions. The pin box you came from would have the same dimensions as a Lippert 1621 pin box. The distance from the rear mounting holes to the center of the king pin should be 25-5/8 inches. That would also be the distance for a replacement pin box like part # LC328492. I have attached a helpful article that has a chart with the dimensions you are looking...
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  • Comparing the B&W Companion Slider and Demco Hijacker Autoslide for a Ford Super Duty with Pucks
  • The Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550024 and B&W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3370 are both excellent options. In regards to weight, the B&W Companion Slider is lighter at 260 lbs than the Demco Hijacker Autoslide at 300 lbs. The B&W Companion Slider can be broken down into two pieces; the head which weighs around 70 lbs and the base which weighs around 190 lbs. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide can be broken down into three pieces, the head which weighs around 60 lbs, the side brackets...
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness for a 2002 Lexus ES 300
  • The Wiring Harness part # 46255 is confirmed to fit your 2002 Lexus ES 300. This will work well for you. I have attached a sample install video for you as well.
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  • Is There a Class IV Hitch Available for the 2018 Lexus GX 460
  • There is not a Class IV trailer hitch for the 2018 Lexus GX 460. Curt and Draw-Tite only make the Class III. I recommend the Curt, part # C13043. It has a gross tongue weight of 500 pounds and a max towing capacity of 5000 pounds. I've linked to a video installation of this hitch for you to look at.
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  • Comparing the Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2004 Lexus ES 330
  • Both the Draw-Tite # 36336 and the Curt # C12339 will essentially have the same ground clearance. When we installed the Curt option on a 2005 Toyota Camry we found the distance from the ground to the top of the inside of the receiver opening to measure 11-1/2". When we installed the Draw-Tite option on a 2006 Camry we found that same measurement to be 11-3/4". This difference could very well have to do with differences in the tire inflation or cargo in the rear of the vehicle as well so...
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  • Recommended 1-1/4-Inch Class II Trailer Hitch for 2016 Lexus NX 200t for Use with Kuat Bike Rack
  • Hitches can have either a round crosstube or a square crosstube, the horizontal part that you see from the rear of the vehicle. The difference is purely cosmetic; some customers find a round tube hitch tends to look nicer on certain vehicles. But the actual receiver opening that will accept the shank of a bike rack or a towing ball mount is always square. The 1-1/4-inch hitch we offer for your 2016 Lexus NX 200t, the Class II Curt # C12143, happens to have a round crosstube, as do the...
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  • Best Snow Tire Chains for 235/55R19 Tires
  • The best snow tire chains for your vehicle with 235/55R19 tires are the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH01594250. There a few reasons why these are the best chains, starting with how easy they are to install, which is important because the less time you have to spend out in the cold winter weather (and potentially on the side of the road), the better. To install the Konig chains, drape them around your tires and loop the cables together; you only need to drive off and they...
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