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Installing a trailer hitch can often be a daunting task, but with this Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver's bolt-on design, you can easily attach it to your vehicle without the need for welding. It's engineered specifically for a custom fit, which means it fits your vehicle like a glove. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions included in your hardware kit, and you'll be towing in no time. This design is perfect for do-it-yourselfers who want to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
When it comes to towing, safety and reliability are key. This Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver is rated to handle up to 3,500 pounds of gross trailer weight and 350 pounds of tongue weight, making it ideal for your light-duty towing needs. The sturdy square-tube design is precisely welded for superior strength, ensuring it stands up to the rigors of towing. And with its gloss black powder coat finish over a rust-resistant liquid Bonderite coating, it's built to withstand the elements and keep on performing.
One of the standout features of this trailer hitch is its concealed cross tube. For those who like their vehicles to maintain a clean, OE look, this design integrates seamlessly with your vehicle's aesthetics. The only visible part is the receiver, which minimizes any disruption to your vehicle's style while still providing the functionality you need for towing or attaching accessories like bike racks.
Quality matters, and this trailer hitch proudly reflects that with its Made in the USA label. While some hardware components might be imported, the hitch itself is assembled in the USA, meeting stringent manufacturing standards. With a limited lifetime warranty backing it, you can count on this hitch to be your reliable partner for all your towing adventures.
Keeping your hitch clean can be challenging, but the open-back design of this receiver makes it simple. Whether you're using it for towing or as a mount for bike racks, the ease of cleaning becomes a significant time-saver. It ensures that dirt and debris don’t get stuck, maintaining the hitch's functionality over time.
Outdoor adventures can bring all kinds of weather, and a trailer hitch needs to withstand them all. The high-gloss black powder coat finish on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver not only gives it a sleek look but also provides superior rust resistance. It's co-cured in a liquid Bonderite coating, ensuring long-lasting durability against the elements, helping to keep your hitch looking and functioning like new.
Very pleased with the 1-1/4" Curt Hitch receiver I bought for my Toyota RAV4.
Arrived in perfect shape & I took it to a local shop that was recommended by etrailer. Dealing with etrailer.com to buy the hitch & the quality of the hitch is excellent and the local shop (Dom's Gulf service in Pittsburgh) installed it for a great price and did an excellent job!
Excellent rating because of price and super fast delivery and installation wasn't too difficult. On the received box, you have to remove numerous metal staples to open, it would be nice if they figured another method. Installation was straight forward on my Toyota Rav. Had to remove factory underneath tow/winch bracket (very easy-2 bolts) first. The hitch fit was a little snug so had to work a little to get it in place. Used blocks to initially get it in place. Got the 2 front bolts in and used a pry bar to get the rear 2 in place (that's the snug part). A floor jack would have made things much easier. One note, there is very little space to get bolts in on passenger side on the Rav so it takes some contorting to get bolts in. Wide open on driver side.
Really disappointed. 1st I am nationally certified fleet mechanic with over 30 years experience. I was very disappointed with trying to install. First I made sure the supplied bolts threaded into the factory holes no problem. Could not get the 4th bolt installed tried a combination of 1 per side & 1 front and 1 rear. I did not tighten any bolts to allow for help. Finally I had to elongate 1 front hole to get to thread. What should of been a 30 minute install turned into 1 1/2 hours of frustration .
Packaging a bit beat up when it arrived, however, no damage to the hitch and all bits and pieces were there. Approximately one hour to unpack, set up and do solo install. Definitely would have been easier to install with a second set of arms (muscle).

Joe
7/19/2024
One year later, still solidly installed and functioning.
Hitch as advertised and pretty simple to install.
It was not packed well and/or the shipping box was inadequate. It had broken through the box at several points. I saw a similar complaint from a different customer. Luckily, there was no damage to the hitch. Maybe a couple of sharp points need some more carboard or packing paper.
Great hitch and it was easy to install. It handles my Thule bike rack just fine.
Hitch was ordered Thursday and arrived Saturday. Box was made of a very heavy cardboard with reinforced ends. Also had convenient hand holes for handling. Kudos for that. It would have been a nightmare to try wrestle and hang the Hitch if it was bent. Looking forward to using the Hitch to haul bikes next week. That passenger side rear bolt is a $@#! Well done etrailer.
Was very easy and the instructions video very helpful
The Curt hitch I bought for my 2023 Rav 4 fit perfectly! The instructions and video were very helpful. There were no surprises.
Do note a class III will have better hitches and more options (like smart hitches). Class II does not have any smart hitches.
Happy I saved the $200 over the class III though.
Good fit on my 2025 Rav 4 and works with my bike rack. I watched install video and did install. Took an hour start to finish. It is heavy and awkward. I did it alone, but would recommend a helper just to hold in place while installing bolts.
The product fit perfectly on my Toyota RAV4 and has worked well for hauling my bikes and camping gear.
Very disappointed in this. The hitch was bent. I had to take it to my father in laws shop and bend it with a vice. Then we had one side on, had to get a toy strap on it and buckle it to our car lift and crank it to bend it the rest of the way out to get it to fit.
If I didn’t have access to this kind of equipment I would have had to of send it back. It works just fine now that it’s on. However, showing up damaged is frustrating.
Excellent customer communications! Got friendly updates on the order status right up to the delivery notice. Delivery was fast, too. I wish all my online purchases were like this!
After reviewing the installation video, my husband and I (we are both seniors) were able to install this item fairly easily.

Sherry
9/6/2023
I’ve been using this for a year to carry my bike rack. Still solid and looking good!

This hitch is great. I bought it for my Rav4 to hitch a bike rack to it. It was easy to install, and easy to get my bike rack on and off.
Easy install took about 45 min but you will need the 1 1/4 ball hitch adapter. I had to get the 1 1/4 to 2" converter then the 2 inch hitch adapter but anyone can do this i did it just like the video I have a 2023 rav 4.
I was very surprised at how professionally manufactured this trailer hitch was for the price. I have never installed a trailer hitch before and it only took me about 30 minutes. I did use a floor jack to help me since I was doing it by myself you do not need to drop the muffler, if you’re worried about scratching the pipes, just put some tape on them but the trailer hitch will fit. I highly recommend etrailer because their product is very good and very reasonable.
Excellent customer service and follow up
The product is great. very sturdy. Will use this mainly for my bike rack. Installation was the challenging one. Gave this a 4 rating due to the installation document not really clear about the muffler that needs to be pulled side to side to slowly insert the hitch. Had to call customer support and good thing a video was shared. That was all I need. Customer support was an easy 5 rating for sure!
Unfortunately did not line up with the factory mounting holes. But made it work, just took some serious drilling.
Fits as it should. Was slightly bent when received, but actually made installation easier.
Ive ordered from here before and just like everyone else, box was torn open, although all items received and only a minor bend in hitch.
We love the service, the product ... the packaging is terrible!!!! The boxes are shredded and very hard to handle. Two shipments were really good, they were reinforced better in the right areas. If this cannot be continued your better off wiring a tag to the hitch.
Swift delivery; perfect fit; great video instructions; and easy to install.
I’ve installed a lot of hitches over the years, often requiring cutting of something one the underside of the vehicle. This one was by far the easiest. No cutting, installed in no time.
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Gwendolyn Y.
4/21/2025
The hitch fits so snug under your RAV4 that you can't even tell its there! I'll make sure to pass your review on over to Dom's as well :)