dlindley

Hey thanks for all the info on the hitch for the 08 350rx. The dealer quoted me a price of 505.00 and 253.00 to install it.

I am going to search on ebay and even though I am a girl, I think I can do the install myself.

Thanks again.

The Lexus trailer hitch from Toyota arrived for my 08 RX350. The description on the box is "Lexus RX330 RC Hitch '04 3500". It also fits the RX400h but the two plastic skirts on the sides of the rear bumper have to be removed.

Part # is: PT228-48045. It was about $280 with shipping from Lexus of Roseville where the car was purchased (they have a store on eBay).

It does not work with "active cruise control" for some reason.

If you don't have a towing package then an electrical converter is necessary - P/N 82670-48050.

The attachment is with 13 bolts and one nut. The rear towing hooks on both sides have to be removed first.

The wiring harness is permanently attached to the hitch and is integral to its operation. It apparently cannot be purchased separately for use with a hitch from an independent company.

In order to access the car's existing towing package wiring hook-up, the entire back floor of the luggage compartment has to be removed. That is the tray with the jack in it and the storage tray that opens with the two push buttons at the far rear of the interior. Then a grommet is popped out to the back of the driver's side rear wheel and replaced with a new included grommet that the hitch wiring goes through. The attachment is very near the grommet.

This is all from reading the directions. I'll post again after the install if anyone is interested and any shortcuts are found.