Lexus RX

John_and_Kris
John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
in Trailer & Towing
Does anyone tow their T@B with a Lexus RX?
If so how did you deal with getting a 7 pin fully wired? We would like to get an RX next and then use a the RF Brake Controller?
John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
South Carolina
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  • Lisa33
    Lisa33 Member Posts: 260
    I tow my T@DA with a Lexus RX450h (hybrid).  The Lexus tow package did not include a charge line in the 7-blade connector.  As you've realized, you need that for the Prodigy RF controller.  I had Preston from Miller Trailer Sales wire a separate charge line to the auxiliary battery in the vehicle (not the hybrid batteries).  
    Lisa. 2008 T@DA, previously 2012 6x10 SS. Southeastern PA
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    Thanks I 'm a little concerned about giving the manufacturer an out regarding warranty on a $50k car when you have to cut wires to install a 7 pin over the 4  flt pin.
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
    South Carolina
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  • webcrawler
    webcrawler Member Posts: 133
    edited November 2015
    Do not cut the 4 pin wiring.  I used this adapter:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Q7C1C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

    I still have a flat 4 for my little boat trailer.

    I slightly modified the included bracket to bolt directly to the existing flat 4 mount. That way, it is easy to put back to 100% stock and 

    Many small SUV's have an electrical box in the rear and you can tap a line in that.  My Lincoln MKC had a spare 30A fuse just for this purpose.  I only had to run the 10 GA wire (12 ga would be fine for that short of a run as well) from the fuse terminal dow to the 7 Pin socket.  This was only about a 5' run total.  I was careful to run the wire through he correct body grommet to make sure is could not short out on any metal. 

    Some times a little poking around in the rear compartment can save a lot of effort to run the wire all the way up to the battery...
    Kennesaw, Georgia

    2016 Silver/Black T@B M@x S with Scuba Black interior.  2015 Lincoln MKC AWD 2.0L Ecoboost tow vehicle. Tekonsha Prodigy wireless Brake Controller.
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    Thanks
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
    South Carolina
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    Thanks for all the comments. We have a "15 GX and were thinking of downsizing to an RX. Will wait and see what the hitch etc is like on the new re-designed "16 Rx's
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
    South Carolina
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  • Lisa33
    Lisa33 Member Posts: 260
    edited November 2015
    I had the Lexus dealer install the 7 blade adapter prior to delivery.  
    Lisa. 2008 T@DA, previously 2012 6x10 SS. Southeastern PA
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    edited November 2015
    Lisa33  What did you use for a brake controller? The GM at our Dealership said there should not be any problem doing this or with warranty as they will do it.
    Thanks
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
    South Carolina
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    Lisa33 Sorry for the questions I now started up further and you answered all my questions. Sorry for the fat finger of K instead of L
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    John and Kris, Lisa has always used the Prodigy wireless brake controller.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    Thanks I gotta do more reading and less typing
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
    South Carolina
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  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    The Prodigy is a sweet controller and easy enough to set up.  I'm very happy with mine!
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
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  • John_and_Kris
    John_and_Kris Member Posts: 302
    Thanks Mike. If we can get a good trade for our Lexus GX we will get an RX ( Kris wants to downsize) IF the dealership will put a fully functioning 7 pin on her.
    We will use the Prodigy RF as I am sure Lexus will not want to cut wires at the dash.
    Thanks again
    John - Kris & our Golden "Blossom"
    South Carolina
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