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Code: 70785
Retail:$282.11
Price:$176.95
Shipping Weight: 37 pounds
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Video of Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on this 2010 Toyota RAV4 we are going to install Hidden Hitch part number 70785. This installation will also apply to Draw-Tite hitch part number 75432. We are underneath the vehicle, and we are going to start by looking at the driver side frame rail. You can see over here we have an existing tow loop that is held in place by two bolts. We want to remove that first. With that removed you can see that we have three weld nuts here at the rear side of the frame. We are going to use this one here, and this one here as our two attaching points for the trailer hitch. That is going to be the same on the driver and passenger side. :36
Any weld nuts that we are going to be using that did not have an existing bolt in them may have some corrosion and road grime built up in them. If that is the case then you may want to clean the weld nuts our first before you try and put your weld nuts up in position. To do that, we need to take a spray lubricant like a WD-40 and spray the weld nut thoroughly. Then you want to take a wire brush and run that in there a few times to get the weld nut nice and clean. You may need to do this several times to get all of the corrosion and road grime knocked out of there. It would not hurt to test fit the bolt to see how much resistance you have. 1:08
Into the new weld nuts you are going to be using the new hardware that is provided with the installation kit. They are 12 millimeter bolts along with conical tooth washers. Again, that is going to be the same on all the weld nuts. With that, we can put the hitch up in position. Over on the passenger side, if you are having trouble getting the forward most bolt into place because the exhaust is in the way, you can remove the exhaust off of its rear most hanger to give you more working room. To do that, we are going to take a spray lubricant, like a WD-40 and spray the studs of the exhaust hanger here. Then we can simply take a pry bar or a pair of pliers and separate the stud and the rubber hanger. Now that we have the hitch up in place and the bolts tightened down we can go back though and torque our bolts down as specified in the instructions. With our bolts torqued down, we want to put our exhaust back up on its hanger if we lowered it earlier and our installation will be complete. 2:11
Now that we have our hitch installed we are going to give you a couple of final installed dimensions that may make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 12-1/2 inches. From the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is approximately 4 inches. That will conclude the installation of Hidden Hitch part number 70785 on a 2010 Toyota RAV4.
2006 - 2011 Toyota RAV4
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Average Customer Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (7 Customer Reviews)
by: Laurie Yee02/06/2011
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Had a small problem with mounting the hitch. The holes didn't line up. Got bent during shipping. Called E-Trailer, they explained how to fix it. Got it all straight, holes OK. Mounted today, 2/6/11, looking good. THANKS, Laurie Yee6725
by: Adam V.07/08/2007
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Simple install, great price Great product for the $... can't go wrong vs. oem considering the price difference and what/how often I'll be towing. Harness and hitch for less than $200 and I installed both in ~1 hour. Perfect.277
by: A man07/30/2011
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bolt holes did not exactly line up; considerable "wrestling" and prying required to start all 4 bolts20601
by: Cory L.06/13/2011
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This is my second order with eTrailer and I have really enjoyed the online buying experience with them. The prices, installation videos and customer service is all top notch. I am an eCommerce developer, so I can really appreciate a well run business. The only issue I have is that the hitch arrived with a few sizeable scratches. They definitely scratched through the paint and then some. I just hope that doesn't cause premature rusting. The hitch installed perfectly and the wiring kit installed just as planned. Thank you.16880
by: Kevin K04/07/2011
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Product fit perfectly. Instructions were exact & concise. Overall installation took the amount that was advertised. On a side note. I purchased the same product about 5 years ago for a different vehicle. I had the same sentiments, then. The product fit perfectly. Every issue that was described was found. 11299
by: Mark T.02/17/2011
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Ordered the hitch on the 15th and installed it on the 17th, 20 minutes after it was delivered to my door. Easy to install and looks good.7377
by: Jeff E.08/24/2010
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Great hitch, easy installation This was so easy to install I had it done in less than 15 minutes and did it by myself. It looks great on the RAV 4 too and is much less prominent than the square tube flat type.3378
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