Expert Answers about Lexus RX 400h

• Trailer Wiring Harness Availability for a 2008 Lexus RX400h
• Some vehicle manufacturers will run the tow package wiring on vehicles, but they will not include a trailer wiring harness if the vehicle is not ordered or purchased with the tow package. There is no aftermarket plug-in style trailer wiring harness for the 2008 Lexus RX400h. This may be a dealer only item if it exists. At this time, the only aftermarket wiring harnesses available for your vehicle are hard wire kits with a powered converter like part # 119250KIT. If you would prefer a...
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• Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller Installation in 2008 Lexus RX 400h with 4-Pole Wiring
• I can help you with getting your 2008 Lexus RX 400h that already has 4-pole wiring equipped with a trailer brake controller and 7-way wiring setup to allow you to tow your new travel trailer that has electric brakes. Since you already have 4-pole wiring in place all you need is the trailer brake controller itself and the installation kit # ETBC7. No other parts are required. I recommend the user-friendly and very reliable Prodigy P3 # 90195. This unit has a fantastic performance record...
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• Correct Wiring Needed For a 5-Way Connector To Tow Boat Trailer With My 2006 Lexus RX400h
• To install a 5-way connector on your 2006 Lexus RX400h, you will first need to install harness # C59496. Then, you can install the Adapter 4 Pole to 5 Pole, part # 20036, which will give you a 5-way connection at the rear of your Lexus. The 5th wire or the Blue wire on a 5-way, is for the electric lockout for the surge brakes on your trailer. The Blue wire gets connected to the reverse light circuit of your vehicle. When you put the vehicle in reverse when connected to the trailer, the...
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• Towing Capacity and Parts Needed for 2006 Lexus RX 400h
• No worries...all subjects were new to each of us at one point! Hitches and trailer towing included. You may want to start off with a review of the linked article on towing basics; these will help you with terminology and the essentials of towing. Step 1 in your towing prep is confirming that your 2006 Lexus RX 400h is rated to tow the 2000-lb trailer. I reviewed an online edition and on page 601 the manual indicates towing capacities of 2000-lbs for the non-tow-package-equipped version...
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• Recommended Brake Controller and 7 Way Connector for 2006 Acura RX 400h
• Because you're only going to be towing occasionally, I recommend using the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controllers # C51180 because it's the easiest to install. Because you don't have a factory 7 way connector on your 2006 Lexus RX 400h, you'd normally be required to hard wire in a brake controller, but the Curt Echo just plugs into a vehicle 7 way connector and then accepts your trailer plug to provide you with an install brake controller. The Curt Echo is also easy to use, since it's controlled...
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