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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota RAV4 - Curt

Today on this 2011 Toyota Rav-4 were going to install part number C12000 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 13-1/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the spare tire cover is going to be 6-1/2 inches. Now lets go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2012 Toyota Rav4, we'll be installing a hidden hitch, part number 90207. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go and give you a couple of measurements to assist you selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12-1/2 inches. This will assist you selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2012 Toyota RAV4, well be installing a Draw Tite hitch part number 75432. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the spare tire, its 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12-12 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2012 Toyota Rav4 we'll be installing a hidden hitch part number 70785. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receive tube to the ground is 12-1/2 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2012 Toyota RAV4, well be installing a Draw Tite hitch part number 36490. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edges of the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12-1/2 inches . This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Curt

Today on our 2004 Toyota RAV4 we'll be installing the car hitch part number 13509. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next were going to give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost end of the spare tire is 4-3/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground its 12-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as the draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Curt

Today in our 2012 Toyota Rav4, we'll be installing a car hitch, part number 12000. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go and give you a couple of measurements to assist you selecting accessories for the new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most point to the rear of the vehicle, which is the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13 inches. This will assist you selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Toyota RAV4 - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2006 Toyota Rav4, we will be installing a hidden hitch part number 90207. This is what a hitch looks like once installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the spare tire is 6 and a quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12 and three-quarter inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2006 Toyota Rav4, we will be installing a draw-tite hitch part number 36490. This is what a hitch looks like when installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the spare tire is 6 and a quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12 and three-quarter inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota RAV4 - Hidden Hitch

Today on this 2008 Toyota RAV4, we're going to install part number 70785 fromHidden Hitch. This is what your hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. Next we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out whenselecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or cargo carrier. Fromthe center of the hitch pin to your outside edge of the spare tire, the distance is goingto 6-1/4", and from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground, is going to be12-1/4". I'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. We're goingto start off underneath the vehicle and we're going to point out the mounting holes thatwe'll be using to attach the hitch to the vehicle.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota RAV4 - Curt

Today on this 2008 Toyota RAV4, we're going to install part number 12000 fromCurt. This is what your hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. Next we'll goahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories,such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin opening to theedge of the spare tire cover, we're looking at a distance of 6". From the top of thereceiver opening, down to the ground, we're looking at a total of 12-1/2". I'll goahead and show you how the hitch is installed.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2003 Toyota RAV4, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75125. This is what our hitch will look once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the spare tire is 10 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15-1/2 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.





Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota RAV4

Today on our 2009 Toyota RAV4, we're going to install the Curt Hitch, part number 13509. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost point of the back of the spare tire on this vehicle is 7 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12-1/2 inches. Now, let's go ahead with the installation. We have two mounting locations on each side.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota RAV4

Today on this 2009 Toyota Rav4, were gonna install Hidden Hitch part number 90207. This will also be comparable to the Draw Tite Hitch part number 36490.Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the spare tire on the back of the vehicle is 7 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 11 inches. This will assist you selecting accessories. Now lets go ahead with the installation.Okay, first Im gonna point out the mounting location.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota RAV4

Today on this 2009 Toyota Rav4 we're going to install a Draw-Tite hitch part no. 75432. It will also be comparable to hidden hitch part no. 70785. Here a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost point of the spare tire is 6 and 1/2 inches.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Toyota RAV4

Today we are working on a 2007 Toyota Rav 4. Were going to install a Curt hitch, part number 13509. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the pin hitch hole to the outer most point of the spare tire is 6 inches, and from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13-1/4 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a bike rack, a draw bar, or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation, before we get started we will go ahead and point out our mounting locations.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Toyota RAV4

Today on this 2006 Toyota RAV4 we are going to be installing Curt hitch 13509. Before we get started with our hitch installation we are going to show you a couple of the final installed dimensions that will help when choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is about 12-1/2 inches. From the center of the pin hole to clear the edge of the spare tire is approximately 9 inches. Now we will go ahead and move on with our installation. :29



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota RAV4

Today on this 2008 Toyota RAV4 we are going to be installing Curt hitch part number 13509. Before we get started with our hitch installation we are going to give you a few pictures of what the hitch is going to look like on the vehicle and I will also give you a couple of final installed dimensions that will help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 13 inches. From the center of the pin hole to clear the spare tire carrier on the back of the vehicle is going to measure eight inches. Now we will move on to the installation. 00:31



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Toyota RAV4

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





Toyota RAV4 Trailer Hitch Questions and Answers


  • Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Toyota Rav4 Limited
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch # C13149 that you referenced would be an excellent choice for a hitch for your 2013 Toyota RAV4 and is confirmed to fit. This 2 inch hitch would be great for a bike rack and if you check out the link I attached you will see all the bike racks we offer that will work on the 2 inch hitch. The most popular bike rack with 2013 Rav4 owners that we offer is the Thule Apex 4 bike Swinging Carrier # TH9027. I attached a review video of this rack being used on a similar Rav4 as
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  • Will the Curt Hitch # C120002 fit a 2012 Toyota RAV4
  • Yes, the Curt Hitch # C120002 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Toyota RAV4. This hitch comes with Euro style ball mount with a 2 inch ball. You might be interested in a Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harness # 118412 to complete your towing setup also.
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  • Will the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch # 70785 Fit on a 2013 Toyota RAV4
  • We do have trailer hitch options for your 2013 Toyota RAV4, however the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch, # 70785, will only fit the RAV4 up to 2012. For your 2013 RAV4, you will want to look at the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch, # 87631. This hitch has the same towing capacity as the hitch that you referenced, but it was manufactured to work with the new style of the 2013 RAV4. If you plan on doing any towing with your RAV4, then you will also want to pick up a trailer wiring
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  • What is the Towing Capacity of a 2011 Toyota RAV4 with 4 Cylinder Motor
  • According to the owners manual which I found online, the 4 cylinder Toyota RAV4 has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds maximum. Check your owners manual to confirm. It is in the Specifications section. Other models when properly equipped can handle more weight according to the manual. Since a given hitch will fit all models that is why you see the capacity listed at 3,500 pounds. Even though the hitch is rated that high you still have to go by the capacities of the vehicle as indicated in the
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  • Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75432 Fit a 2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport Model
  • The Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75432 is listed as a fit for all styles of the 2006 to 2012 Toyota RAV4. You can use the video, linked for referenced, as a guide for performing the installation on your sport model. I have also linked the instructions. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clips, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring use # 118412. I have linked a video and instructions for it as
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  • Stabilization Strap # 18050 for a Curt Trailer Hitch When Carrying Bikes on a 2002 Toyota RAV4
  • Curt requires the use of the stabilization strap, # 18050, for non-trailer loads like bike racks. Other hitches for Draw-Tite, # 24704, and Hidden Hitch, # 60938, do not require the strap. The strap provides extra support to reduce stress on the trailer hitch receiver. The Curt hitch is a sturdy enough hitch for 2 bikes, you just have to use the strap or it voids the hitch warranty. Another option is to go with a Class III trailer hitch from Draw-Tite, # 75125. The 2 inch receiver on thi
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  • Can a 6 x 12 Trailer be Towed Across Country with a 2008 Toyota RAV4
  • For towing a trailer that exceeds 2,200 lbs gross trailer weight (GTW) with your 2008 Toyota Rav4, your best option would be to go with a Class III trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch, # 75432, which is capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs GTW with a weight distribution system. The Class II hitch that your referenced, # 36490, is only capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs and is not compatible with weight distribution systems. Weight distribution is recommen
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  • Will the Yakima FlipSide Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2008 Toyota RAV4 with Rear Mount Spare
  • First, the removal of the tie-down bracket on your 2008 Toyota RAV4 will NOT prevent a tow truck from towing the vehicle. They could just tie off on the hitch or the frame. They are pros. Knock on wood that you never have to have the vehicle towed anyway. To determine if the rear door will be able to open with the Yakima FlipSide, # Y02426, installed and flipped down, there are some measurements to consider. Measure 11 inches up from the rear bumper and then out 12 inches. This is where the
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  • Does Exhaust Tip Have to be Removed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Sport
  • 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
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  • Class III Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota RAV4
  • All of the Class III trailer hitches for a 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have the crosstube and receiver visible below the rear fascia on the vehicle. Take a look at the various pictures on the product pages for each hitch, linked for reference. Out of the available options, the most popular is the Draw-Tite trailer hitch, # 75432. I have included a link to the installation instructions and link to a video showing a typical installation on a 2007 Toyota RAV4. The extra bracket that you see is ther
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  • Will the Thule Doubletrack Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Clear the Spare Tire on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • On your 2011 Toyota RAV4, once you install the hitch, you will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the distance required to clear the spare tire. That is the only way to determine if a bike rack will fit. On a hitch we installed on a 2010 model, the measurement was to clear the bumper and was 4 inches. If the distance required to clear the spare ends up being less than 6 inches, the Thule Doubletrack, # TH990XT, will clear the spare tire when folded up. I have includ
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  • How Does the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Install on a 1997 Toyota RAV4
  • The Draw-Tite trailer hitch, # 24704, will bolt to existing holes in the frame of your 1997 Toyota RAV4. The frame has existing weldnuts inside the frame that the hitch hardware will bolt to. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. On a vehicle that has seen at least one winter or is older, you will probably have grime and corrosion build up inside the weldnuts. I have included some links that will explain how to clean them out for hitch installation. If you plan
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Class is Recommended for a Toyota RAV4 and what are the Differences
  • I recommend the highest capacity hitch available for any given vehicle. In the case of a Toyota RAV4, if there is a Class III available, I do recommend going with it. I would need the year of the vehicle to make a more specific recommendation. A Class III trailer hitch is going to be built more robust because it has to handle more weight. It will also have a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver which is compatible with many more accessories than Class I and II trailer hitches. Class III hitches c
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  • Can a Trailer Hitch Extender be Used on a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 1997 Toyota RAV4
  • There are some inherent problems with using a hitch extender. First, it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. If you are using hitch # 24704, that would limit the carrier to only 100 pounds of tongue weight. In this case that would be the combined weight of the bike rack and the bikes loaded on it. They could not exceed 100 pounds combined. What I recommend instead is using a spare tire mount bike rack, # A30813STL, to carry your bike. You will not have to worry a
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  • Trailer Hitch with the Most Ground Clearance for a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • All of the trailer hitches available for a 2011 Toyota RAV4, see link, are going to be traditional hitches with the receiver horizontal instead of vertical like hitch # 28501 that you have referenced. Even with a hitch installed, there will still be about 10 inches or more ground clearance from the ground to the bottom of the receiver. I was able to calculate this number by taking a look at some of our hitch installation videos for the RAV4 that measure from the ground to the top of the rece
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  • What Size Bolts are Used to Install a Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch on a 2003 Toyota Rav4
  • The size of the bolts that will hold this Draw-Tite Hitch # 24704 to the frame of your 2003 Toyota Rav4 will be M12x1.25.35mm CL8.8. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in purchasing the following: Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118389 (instructions and installation video) Sportframe Drawbar # 3593 Hitch Ball # 19256 Pin and Clip # PC2
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  • Will Installation of Draw-Tite Class I Hitch # 24704 on 2003 Toyota RAV4 Interfere With Muffler
  • If you have the factory muffler on your 2003 Toyota RAV4, it should not interfere with the hitch installation of Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24704. The hitch will bolt up to the vehicles frame with two bolts on each side and end up being positioned right alongside the muffler with the hitch being closer to the rear of the vehicle. I am including a link to a video of the Draw-Tite Hitch, part # 75125, being installed on a 2002 Toyota RAV4. The # 75125 hitch is installed the same
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  • Can I Install Hitch Cargo Carrier With Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 70785 on 2009 Toyota RAV 4
  • When the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 70785 is installed on the 2006-2011 Toyota Rav 4, the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the spare tire measures 7 inches. You would need to use a cargo carrier that has clearance of more than 7 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the front edge of the carrier. You will be able to mount a cargo carrier to the Hidden Hitch # 70785. For a flat cargo carrier, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Folding Cargo Carrier, part #
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  • Replacement Hardware Kit for Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24704
  • We do offer a replacement hardware kit for trailer hitches. What you will need is part # RHK. Under the box that says Shipping Special, type in the hitch number, in this case 24704. The under that, choose the hitch manufacturer from the pull down menu, Draw-Tite for hitch # 24704. Click Add to Cart, and that is all there is to it.
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  • Trailer Hitch, Ball Mount Kit, and Trailer Wiring Recommendations for a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • For your 2011 Toyota RAV4, I recommend going with a Class III trailer hitch which has a larger receiver (2 inch) and higher capacity. This will allow you many more accessory options for the hitch in addition to the higher capacity. The most popular hitch for your vehicle is Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75432. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you to view. The hitch comes with the necessary hardware required for installation.
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  • Recommend Parts Needed To Tow Small Utility Trailer With 2008 Toyota RAV4
  • The hitch you selected, Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75432, would be a good option for a hitch as it is a Class III 2 inch hitch. This is the highest capacity hitch available for your vehicle. The Draw-Tite # 75432 is able to be used with weight distribution system. You will be able to use a weight distribution system in the future if you decide to go with another trailer. To complete your towing setup you will need the items that you mentioned: Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 2923 Wirin
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  • Recommendation for a Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2008 Toyota Rav4
  • Yes, the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 70785, would be a great choice for the 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, and would work great for carrying a 2 inch receiver mounted bike rack. We have a video of this hitch being installed on a 2007 model that should help with installation, see link. When mounting a bike rack on the RAV4 you will want to make sure the rack you select has a hitch pin hole to closest part of the rack measurement that will clear the spare tire. Measureing from the center of the hi
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  • Trailer Hitch Positioning on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • Yes, the face of the receiver tube on Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 90207, will extend a little beyond the rear bumper of your 2011 Toyota RAV4. If you look at the installation instructions I have linked, you will see a drawing of the hitch in its final position relative to the rear bumper. It is almost flush but protrudes maybe half an inch based on the image. If you plan to do some towing, this hitch comes with a ball mount, pin, and clip. For a ball, you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diamete
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  • Parts Needed for Hitch Installation and a 2 Bike Thule Rack on a 2006 Toyota RAV4
  • I would recommend the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch, item # 70785, for your RAV4. Class III hitches will accept most any accessory out there and are super sturdy for carrying bikes and towing. Thule has several bike racks that will work in a two inch hitch, see link. Our most popular Thule 2 bike rack is the Thule Vertex 2 Bike Carrier, item # TH9028. This rack is a very good rack. I personally like the platform style racks, because they protect the bikes and the rear of the vehicle
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Location After Installation on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • The face of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75432, receiver would be slightly forward of the furthest out part of the rear bumper on your 2011 Toyota RAV4. The center of the hitch pin hole will be 2 inches behind that. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you to view. The instructions and video will give you a good idea of the position of the hitch once it is installed. If you plan on doing some towing, the recommended ball mount is
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  • Recommendation for a Hitch Bike Rack that will Clear the Spare Tire on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • Usually the way to determine if a hitch bike rack will clear your spare tire is to take a measurement on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 from the center hole of the hitch pin hole on the hitch out to the distance required to clear the spare tire. Since you do not have a hitch already on your vehicle that would be hard to do, so I found a video of an installation we did of the same Draw-Tite hitch # 75432 on a 2009 Toyota RAV4 and it shows the measurement we are looking for. It is 7 inches. I am includi
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  • How To Carry 1-1/4 Hitch Bike Rack With My 2 Inch Hidden Hitch # 70785 on 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • A good option would be to use the Brophy Hitch Reducer, part # HT02, which will reduce the receiver opening from 2 inches to 1-1/4 inches. Part # HT02 will allow you to carry your 1-1/4 hitch mounted bike rack as long as you have clearance form the spare tire. Part # HT02 will also extend the bike rack out an additional 3 inches. To determine if you will have enough clearance, you would need to install the Hidden Hitch # 70785 to your 2011 Toyota Rav 4. After installing the hitch, you will me
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation and Related Parts for a 2007 Toyota RAV4
  • The trailer hitch I would recommend for your 2007 Toyota RAV4 is the Hidden Hitch Class III Custom Fit Trailer Hitch, item # 70785. This hitch fits close to the rear fascia and has a less obtrusive round tube design. Another benefit is the included mounting bracket for trailer wiring brackets. We have a video installation of the Hidden Hitch on a 2007 Toyota RAV4 for you to review. At the end of the video there is a view from the back that allows you to see how it will look once installed.
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  • Comparing Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitches # 90207 and # 70785 for a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  • The Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 90207, will most likely look a lot like the Reese hitch you currently have installed on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 because Reese and Hidden Hitch share the same parent company. But, to be sure, you can look at the installation video I have linked to get an idea of what it will look like. I went out to the warehouse and measured the cross tubing for both the Class II, # 90207, and the Class III, # 70785. The Class II 90207 actually has square cross tubing that is 2
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  • Difference In Factory Hitch And The Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch # 75432 On A 2006 Toyota RAV4
  • The Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 75432, and the Hidden Hitch Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 70785 will use existing weldnuts on the vehicles frame rail. It only uses 4 bolts and washers to install the hitch on a 2006 Toyota RAV4. The Class III hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. towing weight capacity and 350 lbs. tongue weight capacity, but you will need to check your owners manual or with the Toyota dealer for the towing capacity of your 2006 Toyota RAV4. You will always use the lowe
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  • Do You Have To Drill Holes On The Frame To Install Hidden Hitch # 90207 On 2010 Toyota RAV4
  • To install the Hidden Hitch Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # 90207 on your 2010 Toyota RAV4 you should not have to drill any holes in your frame. Just drilling a hole will not help because the factory holes on your frame will have a existing weldnut on the inside of the frame. This weldnut is welded to the frame and will allow you to just screw in the included bolts that come with the hitch. I have not heard of any problem with the Toyota RAV4 not coming with the factory holes in the frame. I am s
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  • Can a Class III Reciever Hitch be Used to Attach a Yakima Bike Rack on a 2004 Toyota Rav4
  • Yes, you would be able to use the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, item # 75125, to haul 2 bikes with your 2004 Toyota Rav4. If your Yakima bike rack is designed for a 1-1/4 inch, and you do not have an adapter for it to work in a 2 inch receiver opening, you can use the Brophy Trailer Hitch Adapter 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch, item # to carry the bike rack in the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, item # 75125. If your Yakima rack is a trunk mounted rack then it will not wor
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  • Why Does Curt Hitch, # 12000, Need A Stabilizing Strap For Non-Trailer Loads On 2010 Toyota RAV4
  • The Class III 2 inch hitches for your 2010 Toyota RAV4 are rated for 350 lbs. tongue weight. The Class II 1-1/4 inch hitches for your vehicle are rated for 300 lbs. tongue weight. The Curt Trailer Hitch, # 12000, is a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch that has the higher 350 lbs. tongue weight like a Class III hitch. It is strong enough to carry a bike rack, but because the Curt hitch has it rated with the higher tongue weight capacity on a 1-1/4 inch hitch they will recommend to use the Curt Bike Ra
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  • What are the Differences Among the Class II Hitches Available for a 2009 Toyota RAV 4
  • None of the Class II hitches for your 2009 RAV 4 are superior to another, but there are some differences between them they may help you make your decision. Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch are sister companies and the Draw-Tite, part # 36490, and Hidden Hitch, part # 90207, are the same design. The difference between these two hitches is that the Hidden Hitch includes some extra accessories. The Hidden Hitch model includes a draw bar and pin and clip that you would need if you were doing some towin
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  • What Hitch would be Best for a Bike Rack and Light Towing on a 2009 Toyota RAV4
  • We always recommend getting a 2 inch, Class III or higher when available for your vehicle. There are many more hitch accessory options for a 2 inch receiver and they have higher towing capacities. As always when towing, you must abide by the towing capacities of the lowest rated component of the rig. The Curt 13509 hitch would be a great choice. The hitch has a 350 pound tongue weight rating and a 3,500 gross towing weight rating, but you would need to check your vehicle owner manual to see w
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  • Clearance from Spare Offered with Curt Class III Hitch Part 13509 on 2010 Toyota RAV4
  • Dimensionally speaking, both hitches are pretty similar. The Draw-Tite Class III receiver would need approximately 7 inches to clear the rear mounted spare tire, the Curt Class III would be about the same. Either hitch would serve you well.
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  • Trailer Hitch, Ball Mount, Trailer Wiring, and Hitch Ball Recommendations for a 2007 Toyota RAV4
  • Among the various Class III hitches available for your 2007 Toyota RAV4, the Hidden Hitch and the Draw-Tite will be pretty much the same in just about all respects. This is simply because they are made by the same manufacturer. They use physical testing to test their products and meet or exceed SAE standards. Curt Hitches are created and tested using computer-aided methods and also meet or exceed SAE standards. Valley has a slightly different aesthetic appeal but pretty much the same design.
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  • Max Tongue Weight on Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver , # 24704, on 2004 Toyota Rav4
  • On the Draw-Tite Class I Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Hitch, # 24704, the maximum gross trailer weight is 2000 lbs. and the maximum tongue weight is 200 lbs. You would also need to use the Sportframe Drawbar 2-1/8 inches Rise or 2-3/4 inches Drop 2000# Kit, # 3593, on this trailer hitch receiver in the drop position only to meet the manufacturers recommendations. I am also sending you a link of the instructions for this trailer hitch receiver. Items I would recommend for your towin
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  • What Vehicles does Draw Tite Hitch Part # 36425 Fit
  • Draw-Tite hitch, part # 36425, fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Azteks, 2WD and AWD. It also fits 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous 2WD and AWD. If you are looking for a hitch for your 2006 Toyota RAV4 you would need Hidden Hitch part # 70785 or Draw-Tite part # 75432.
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  • Amount of Receiver Hitch Extension Past Rear Bumper on 2009 Toyota Rav4
  • The Hitches for the Toyota Rav4 all extend approximately the same amount at the rear of the vehicle. If you look at the installation instructions (see link below) you will see in the upper left corner a drawing that shows that the end of the receiver tube is basically going to be flush or slightly past the rear fascia. With the rear mounted spare tire on many of the Rav4 the hitch must be as far out as is practical so that any accessories mounted in the receiver will not interfere with the spa
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2008 Toyota RAV4
  • The hitch you selected, product number 75432 sounds like exactly what you want. It is a round tube hitch like the product pictures show. I recommend wiring harness item number 118412. This harness is specifically designed for a 2006-2009 Toyota RAV4s. I will attach links for both items; please read the instruction sheets on those pages. I will also attach a link to a video for installation of the hitch below.
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2009 Toyota RAV4
  • I have looked at the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # 75432, and according to the installation instructions, the front face of the receiver is pretty well flush with the bumper at the furthest rearward point. If you will look in the upper right hand corner of the instruction sheet, you will see a cross sectional diagram of how the receiver sits in relation to the rear fascia.
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  • What are the Differences in Trailer Hitches for a 2008 Toyota Rav4 Sport Edition
  • The three available Class III hitches for your 2008 RAV4 are very similar, the Hidden Hitch # 70785, the Curt # 13509 and the Draw-Tite # 75432 all are of similar design, all share the same weight capacity and would all install in the same manner. The major difference is that the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch models have a bracket for mounting a trailer connector. You could choose the less-expensive Curt hitch, and not feel like you had to sacrifice anything. To complete your towing system,
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  • Trailer Hitches for a 2008 Toyota Rav4
  • I am sorry, but the hitch, part # 33041, is not a fit for the 2008 Rav4. We do offer 2 different hitches for the 2008 Toyota Rav4. The Draw-Tite Class III Round-Tube Receiver Hitch, part # 75432, and the Hidden Hitch Class III Round-Tube Receiver Hitch, part # 70785, have a 3,500lb weight capacity, and a 4,000lb weight capacity with the addition of a weight distribution system. A weight distribution system will increase your tongue weight capacity to 400 pounds. You will need to choose a wei
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