Trailer Hitch and Weight Distribution Recommendations for a 2009 Lexus GX470
Question:
2009 Lexus GX 470 Will this fit that vehicle? I dont need heavy duty - only looking for a mount for my cargo carrier that will haul to and from land fill, mulch from time to time, etc. Few hundred pounds at any given time at the most.
asked by: Albert
Expert Reply:
For your 2009 Lexus GX470 I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75155. This hitch has a 2 inch receiver and is rated for 600 pounds tongue weight (limited to the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle if lower). This hitch is a great option for use with a cargo carrier.
If your cargo carrier fits a 2 inch hitch receiver you won't need anything else. But if it fits a 1-1/4 inch hitch then you would need to use a reducer sleeve, # HT02. When using this reducer the tongue weight is limited to 300 pounds.
If your cargo carrier is actually a trailer and you are looking for weight distribution such as # PS49582 then you will need to choose a system based on the total tongue weight. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If your tongue weight ends up being between 550 and 750 pounds (still limited by the hitch or vehicle, whichever is lower) then this system will work.
I have included some helpful links on weight distribution and determining tongue weight for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 7300 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 730 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch
- Brophy
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