Does Exhaust Tip Have to be Removed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport

Question:

One of your reviews mentioned having to remove the exhaust tip mounting screw if you are mounting this on a Rav4 Sport. I have a 2012 sport. Is this still true, or will it mount just like the instructions will say it will?

asked by: Jeremy M

Expert Reply:

From pictures I have seen on the 2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport models, it looks to me that you should not have to necessarily remove the exhaust tip to install the Curt trailer hitch, # 13509. However, it would probably make installation easier and would prevent it from potentially being scratched.

There is also an exhaust hanger above the muffler that you can remove the exhaust from to drop it down a little to make installing the hitch easier. Take a look at the video I have included. At about the 1:50 mark our installer demonstrates remove the exhaust from the hanger. I have also included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.

If you plan on ding some towing, I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring use # 118412. I have included instructional links for the wiring as well.

expert reply by: Michael H