SDOMark Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I don't like the look of the after-market tow hitches available for my new 2005 RX 330. The horizontal bar metal wraps under the tailpipe, which also makes it pretty low to the ground. Is the Lexus product any better? I couldn't find a picture of the installed Lexus product anywhere online... can any one out there provide one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsandife Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I was looking for the same thing, and finally found it. Go to www.clublexus.com/forums, You will need to register if you have not. search the RX330 forum for Lexus 3500# factory hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford212.809 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Go to a U-Haul dealer. They sell the "hidden tubular" hitches. Very nice appearance and strong(Class III only). ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyg Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Anyone know if there is only one type of Lexus OEM hitch for the RX330 (the 3500 rated one) or is there also a lighter weight OEM hitch? Sounds like the 3500 rated one is pretty hefty and would probably hurt my gas mileage :) I only want to attach a bike carrier, so if there is a lighter weight Lexus hitch I'd be more interested in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalinsandiego Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I don't like the look of the after-market tow hitches available for my new 2005 RX 330. The horizontal bar metal wraps under the tailpipe, which also makes it pretty low to the ground. Is the Lexus product any better? I couldn't find a picture of the installed Lexus product anywhere online... can any one out there provide one? I just got my Lexus RX330 in Dec. 2005, and I have also been looking for a tubular hitch that goes behind the muffler and not under it. I have been searching the web and found only one potential hitch by Hidden Hitch, but it looks so hefty. Did you ever find any advice on locating a light Class II hitch for your RX330? I also just want it for bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZ Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 All the Lexus dealers in my area install the Reese Hitch. It is not a factory option it is a dealer option. The hitch weighs between 50-75 pounds and will not hurt your gas milage. The tube does wrap around under the exhaust and doesn't hang down lower than any other part of the undercarriage. The whole unit rest snuggly under the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDOMark Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 I don't like the look of the after-market tow hitches available for my new 2005 RX 330. The horizontal bar metal wraps under the tailpipe, which also makes it pretty low to the ground. Is the Lexus product any better? I couldn't find a picture of the installed Lexus product anywhere online... can any one out there provide one? I just got my Lexus RX330 in Dec. 2005, and I have also been looking for a tubular hitch that goes behind the muffler and not under it. I have been searching the web and found only one potential hitch by Hidden Hitch, but it looks so hefty. Did you ever find any advice on locating a light Class II hitch for your RX330? I also just want it for bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDOMark Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 I don't like the look of the after-market tow hitches available for my new 2005 RX 330. The horizontal bar metal wraps under the tailpipe, which also makes it pretty low to the ground. Is the Lexus product any better? I couldn't find a picture of the installed Lexus product anywhere online... can any one out there provide one? I just got my Lexus RX330 in Dec. 2005, and I have also been looking for a tubular hitch that goes behind the muffler and not under it. I have been searching the web and found only one potential hitch by Hidden Hitch, but it looks so hefty. Did you ever find any advice on locating a light Class II hitch for your RX330? I also just want it for bikes. kalinsandiego: My post on this forum is almost a year old... I looked at all the resources mentioned in the replies to that post last year, and ended up simply getting the Lexus trailer hitch. It's curved tubing, and has a much nicer appearance than the after-market alternatives mentioned. I actually had the after market hitch installed, and disliked the appearance enough to replace it with the Lexus supplied hitch. I think part of the problem is that these cars are nice-looking enough that new owners don't want to see them altered. Depending upon where you are in San Diego County, you can save money vs. having the dealer install the hitch by purchasing it from the dealer (no one else distributes them), and having it installed at a shop specializing in trailer hitches. There is one in Escondido in the Auto Park area north of West Valley Parkway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheerdad Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi all I have the factory installed Hitch; actually I bought the hitch and installed it myself. With a little help holding the one end I installed it in about one hour. When I have time I will take a picture and post it for you guys. I think I paid about $250.00 for it from my dealer, and it does look very nice. My RX330 had all the pre-wiring needed and I only had to bolt the hitch on and plug in the wiring harness. If you have any more questions, please ask. Cheerdad I don't like the look of the after-market tow hitches available for my new 2005 RX 330. The horizontal bar metal wraps under the tailpipe, which also makes it pretty low to the ground. Is the Lexus product any better? I couldn't find a picture of the installed Lexus product anywhere online... can any one out there provide one? I just got my Lexus RX330 in Dec. 2005, and I have also been looking for a tubular hitch that goes behind the muffler and not under it. I have been searching the web and found only one potential hitch by Hidden Hitch, but it looks so hefty. Did you ever find any advice on locating a light Class II hitch for your RX330? I also just want it for bikes. kalinsandiego: My post on this forum is almost a year old... I looked at all the resources mentioned in the replies to that post last year, and ended up simply getting the Lexus trailer hitch. It's curved tubing, and has a much nicer appearance than the after-market alternatives mentioned. I actually had the after market hitch installed, and disliked the appearance enough to replace it with the Lexus supplied hitch. I think part of the problem is that these cars are nice-looking enough that new owners don't want to see them altered. Depending upon where you are in San Diego County, you can save money vs. having the dealer install the hitch by purchasing it from the dealer (no one else distributes them), and having it installed at a shop specializing in trailer hitches. There is one in Escondido in the Auto Park area north of West Valley Parkway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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