Need Recommendations For Aftermarket Towing Hitch

[Kamz]

Hello,

I am planning on putting a towing hitch on our 04 RX 330 AWD. Would probably use it once or twice a year for a trailer with loaded wt less than 2000lbs. I want to go with an aftermarket option and not get fleeced by the dealer.

Do you guys have any recommendations on what has worked well for you in terms of the fit (Reese, Hidden Hitch, Draw Tite). I will be installing it myself so ease of install would be a major consideration (as some might need the exhaust to be loosened?)

Thanks for your suggestions.

Kamz

[Diana48]

Hello,

I am planning on putting a towing hitch on our 04 RX 330 AWD. Would probably use it once or twice a year for a trailer with loaded wt less than 2000lbs. I want to go with an aftermarket option and not get fleeced by the dealer.

Do you guys have any recommendations on what has worked well for you in terms of the fit (Reese, Hidden Hitch, Draw Tite). I will be installing it myself so ease of install would be a major consideration (as some might need the exhaust to be loosened?)

Thanks for your suggestions.

Kamz

I have a drawtite, which was on my wife's car for 3 weeks. I had to remove it after I dinged her bumper cover! It looks like new and I am

in Xenia Ohio. It is very easy to install and I have all the bolts.nuts, etc. If you ever get up near Dayton/Xenia I could make you

a very good deal, as she has now traded off the Lexus. You can email me @ jeepster@wildblue.net. I could put in on for you,

if it works out that way.

Jerry Mitchell

[curtm]

Hello,

I am planning on putting a towing hitch on our 04 RX 330 AWD. Would probably use it once or twice a year for a trailer with loaded wt less than 2000lbs. I want to go with an aftermarket option and not get fleeced by the dealer.

Do you guys have any recommendations on what has worked well for you in terms of the fit (Reese, Hidden Hitch, Draw Tite). I will be installing it myself so ease of install would be a major consideration (as some might need the exhaust to be loosened?)

Thanks for your suggestions.

Kamz

I also have on 04 RX330. I installed a hitch made by Curt. There were several online places that carried that brand. It was very easy to install (6 bolts) and did not require you to loosen the exhaust. I think it looks good.

[angie7824]

I bought a used hitch from someone who sold their RX300. It's by Hidden Hitch. It is very nice. It took the guy 10 minutes to put it on. Hidden Hitch is very nice. I like it better than the factory one that comes with the RX300.

Angie

[GDixon]

You may want to consider a genuine Lexus hitch - especially if your RX has the towing package. Otherwise the electrical is a nightmare.

Check this link for more information.

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=39543

[Kamz]

Thanks all. Will keep you posted.

[Mike Bearden]

I just had a U-Haul hitch installed on my 05 RX330...not a problem...they hardwired the converter off the battery...which was most of the work...the hitch bolted right up...the installer said that they do a lot of them...Total bill was about $310.