Will Parking Sensors on 2016 Lexus RX350 Interfere With Towing Ability

Updated 02/29/2016 | Published 02/27/2016

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

I just purchased a 2016 Rx 350 with parking assist sensors. Question- does use of the hitch require any changes to the vehicle to allow use of the hitch with a small utility trailer? According to your site the hitch and light cable is all that is required to make the change.

asked by: Napoleon S

Expert Reply:

According to my Curt representative, there's no record of the existing parking sensors interfering with the installation of the # C13272 Curt Class III hitch or that the parking sensors will interfere with your ability to tow.

You'll need the hitch as well as the trailer wiring harness # 118252. If your RX350 has the tow package, the # 118252 would plug into the connector located behind the rear bumper, toward the driver's side. If your RX350 wasn't equipped with the tow package, the connector will still be there, but you'll need to obtain some relays from your Lexus dealer to activate the tow package.

For a ball mount, go with # D-4, Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3, and for a trailer ball, use # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.

expert reply by: Mike L