Review on 🚗 CURT 13143 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Compatible with Lexus RX350 and RX450h Models by Richard Ahmar

Installed on a 2013 Lexus RX350. Good quality clutch and easy assembly. Aside from that plastic Lexus cover that mounts on the back of my car, installation was very easy. The total installation time was less than an hour, including wrestling with the dam's plastic sheet to get it back in place. I like that this link is completely hidden except for the recipient. I definitely recommend this hook. Even a beginner can easily install it. IMPORTANT NOTE. You need to determine if your Lexus comes with a towing package. Call Lexus with the VIN to find out. If your Lexus did not come with a tow kit, you will need to purchase a Curt Manufacturing 56083 trailer connector to connect your headlights. $14.00 There is a connector on the driver's side under the rear bumper. Press the clip on the back of the connector to remove the protective cover. The trailer connector connects to this harness connector. If you don't have a tow kit, you'll also need a "Tow Light Wiring Controller" which is only available from Lexus. 100 dollars. Trailer headlights will not work without them. The controller plugs into a white socket on the passenger side of the vehicle. The connector is located in a compartment at the bottom of the lower rear inner panel. It is located at the bottom of the trim panel, which is just behind and below the passenger side turn signal. Remove the load securing ring and remove the inner lining. You may also need to remove the storage tray if you have one in this area. According to Lexus, the controller is located here on all Lexus models. The reason you need a controller is because the brake and turn signals are separate systems on a Lexus. They don't work together like 98% of all other vehicles in the world. Just another way for a car dealer to make money. If you have a tow pack, this controller should already be installed. If the trailer headlights do not work after connecting the wiring harness. The controller is missing and needs to be installed. I hope this information helps other Lexus owners. There are several videos on YouTube showing how to install this controller.