Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2012 Lexus RX 350 and What Other Vehicles Will the Hitch Fit
Question:
will this fit a 2012 Lexus RX 350? I looking for a quality hitch that can be reuse in other vehicles in the future.
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
I have included a link to the hitches that will fit your 2012 Lexus RX 350. The Curt hitch you referenced, # C15511, will not fit. Hitches are custom designed to fit specific vehicles. Multi-fit hitches are no longer being made. If you went with the Curt hitch for your vehicle, which is # C13143, then it will only fit on the following vehicles:
2010 - 2012 Lexus RX 350
2010 - 2015 Lexus RX 450h
2013 - 2015 Lexus RX 350
And, if you were to move the hitch from one compatible vehicle to another the installation hardware would have to be replaced. This is because the hardware is designed for one time use only. So if you ever do move the hitch you would want replacement hardware # RHK where you input the hitch number and manufacturer to get the right hardware.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And for trailer wiring you can use # 118478 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Hitch
- Hardware
- etrailer
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Curt 3-Piece Trailer Hitch Receiver - Multi Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- 16000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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