How Does Curt Hitch for Toyota RAV4 Compare to OEM Toyota Hitch
Updated 10/25/2021 | Published 10/23/2021
Question:
Toyota dealership says that their trailer hitch is by far and away better than a Curt 13416 hitch. They insist the Toyota hitch will stand “ the crunch” test compared to the Curt. And that it will take 5 hours to install said hitch. Can this be true? I put my Curt on in an hour!
asked by: R. F
Helpful Expert Reply:
Curt makes really nice trailer hitches. I would put the # C13149 up against an OEM hitch any day. I checked out the OEM Toyota hitch for RAV4s and I don't see any reason it would be stronger in any way. Only significant difference I can see is price being MUCH higher. Sometimes sales guys at dealerships will "exaggerate" for lack of a better term to make a sale...
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
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