Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2006 Lexus RX 330

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Hi there, I am looking for a trailer hitch for my 2006 Lexus RX330. Ill mostly be towing a small trailer with lawn mowers or furniture. Nothing extremely heavy. I have a few questions: I found two options on your site that seem to be good. Does one have an edge over the other? Also, based on my car model, do you know if my car will need wiring or does it come with it already? Which wiring product would you recommend? Additionally, does that level of weight furniture and lawn mowers seem within the weight limits for both my car and the trailer hitch? Finally, do the trailer hitch and the wiring require a professional to install it or maybe I could do it myself? Thank you,

asked by: Jorge O

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Expert Reply:

Out of the three hitches that are confirmed for your 2006 Lexus RX 330 The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e98857 is best because it has an extra coating of rust resistant paint on it making the paint coat to last longer in the elements. The hitch is also made in the USA.

The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required, and has a matte black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance.

The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 3,500 pounds and a tongue weight up to 350 pounds. I would recommend checking your vehicle's manual to find the correct towing capacity for your vehicle. If your trailer plus furniture and lawn mowers are under the recommended towing capacity of your vehicle then you will be good to go.

The trailer wiring does not come with the hitch you will need The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118478 is confirmed to fit your 2006 Lexus RX 330. The harness will give you a 4-flat connector which will make it to where your trailer's stop, turn and taillights mirror your vehicle's stop, turn and taillights. The T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side interior trim panels in your rear cargo area.

Both hitch and wiring can be installed by yourself, but you can get a professional to install as well.

The Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45554 includes an 8-1/4 inch long, powder coated ball mount with a pre-torqued hitch ball; hitch pin and clip; hitch receiver lock with keys; hitch cover; and a storage case.

I attached a couple installation video links below.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

I would recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #75153 over the Curt #13530 for your 2009 Lexus RX 350. Curt has been revising their instructions on many hitches to include that per their warranty with any non-trailer load, like bike rack or cargo…

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Answer 2

The Curt Hitch #C13143 that you referenced will fit your 2013 Lexus RX350.The picture shows what the hitch will look like on the back of your vehicle - the receiver opening is about flush with the bumper. In the installation instructions that are…

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Answer 3

We have the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e49KR as a confirmed fit for your 2018 Lexus RX 450H. I attached the installation instructions for you.

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Answer 4

The tie down brackets, if present, on the 2005 Toyota Highlander are bolted to the frame the same as the hitch gets bolted to the frame. They are not a load-bearing part of the vehicle and removing them will not compromise the vehicle at all. All…

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It sounds like your 2009 Lexus RX 350 does not have the factory tow package. It may have the fuse in the fuse holder but the package was never installed. If that is the case then I recommend a wire harness like part #118478. This harness has a power…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The 30 amp fuse marked for towing that is located in the fuse box of your 2007 Lexus RX 350 does not necessarily indicate if the vehicle has the factory tow package installed. The actual features of a tow package vary greatly between different auto…

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If you have the factory tow package then you can access that port behind the drivers side in the hatch of your 2009 Lexus RX 350 to install 4-way harness #18002. Harnesses #C55563 and #118478 can still be used, and will provide higher current with…

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The RX350 with the tow package is somewhat of a rarity. Since your Lexus has the wiring port in the rear driver's side cargo area, I would recommend using a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 and check to see if that port is active. Activate the…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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