Can The Spare Tire Still Be Accessed After Installing The Etrailer Hitch On A 2007 Lexus RX 400H
Question:
For a 2007 Lexus RX 400h. Is the hitch built so the spare tire will come down as it should if needed?
asked by: Dave H
Expert Reply:
The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" Item # e98857 on your 2007 Lexus RX 400h does still allow the spare tire to be removed. It may require the front edge to drop first as you lower it. This allows enough room for the back edge to be pushed forward enough to pass the cross tube of the hitch.
If you plan on towing at all I recommend the 4-Pole Flat, Hardwire Kit, and Circuit Tester Item # C59236. This kit not only ensures you have proper lighting functions for your trailer but the converter box protects the factory wiring on your vehicle from back feed if the trailer has a wiring issue.
I have included a link to a video for the hitch install. It is on a Toyota Highlander but the install is the same.
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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