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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (164 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.Excellent quality product and prompt follow up. After UPS delivered the first rack who-knows-where, etrailer quickly sent a replacement. The instructional video on their website made installation straightforward. Perfect fit! My only criticism is that etrailer should reinforce their shipping boxes as these hitches are simply too heavy to arrive undamaged. Mine was sticking out of the box in a couple of places with scrapes, so long term rust resistance is less than it would have been. etrailer kindly sent a can of paint, and I hope they sent UPS a bill for that. Plan on hauling bicycles for many years to come. 2020 RAV4 Hybrid
David B - 12/15/2020This is third time I’ve used etrailer for my trailering needs, and it’s been excellent every time. The prices and service are also excellent. My drawtite hitch arrived today and had it installed by the afternoon with a little help from my wife. It took about 40 minutes.
I have installed Draw Tite receiver #76201 on 2020 Rav4 Hybrid XSE. The installation was very easy, did it myself by using motorcycle jack to prop the hitch up without dropping it on my face. Didnt need to lower the exhaust or cut the facia. You can see on the picture the hitch plate touches the bumper and it slightly presses it, though the bumper cover is so thin and flexible after a year, there was no damage. I had to retighten the bolts once after a couple of months, but not since. Will do again once the salt washes off roads. There is minimal surface rust where the ball mount goes, but not much. Frankly from the picture it looks in better shape then factory muffler. I don't tow with it, but a very heavy Kuat bike rack lives on it for most of the year and regularly carries 2 heavy bicycles. Draw Tite didn't disappoint. Much better quality then Curt (completely rusted after a few years) and Honda factory hitch (same rusty problem).
Installed on RAV4 Prime using the video instructions. It went very smoothly. Some notes: - If the car still has the tie-down loop installed you need to remove it. It's not difficult to do this since you already have the 19mm socket out. - I was able to do the install in the driveway using standard ramps. - I used my floor jack to help raise and position the hitch and was able to complete the job by myself. - The box makes a nice pad to put under the vehicle rather than being right on the asphalt! - The packaging for these hitches needs to be thicker, or more made to stand up to shipping stresses. The box was damaged upon delivery. This is probably more the fault of the shipper than etrailer. This didn't affect the hitch, but nobody wants to see your new part protruding from its box!
I have just bought a 2021 RAV4 Prime, and the Toyota dealers would not install a hitch, even though it is listed as one of their options. So I went looking for a quality hitch that would fit tightly under the rear bumper so I would not lose too much ground clearance. And I did not need a beefy setup as this was for my bicycle rack. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame fit the bill perfectly. I had it installed today and it looks like it will work great.
2019 RAV4 Hybrid Product was priced right on line at $200us including tax and arrived quickly. The heavy duty shipping cardboard box was trashed in the shipping process but the hitch survived in great condition. Instruction were clear and installation in my car port took 2 hours by myself (not 20 minutes as noted in the instructions). However, with this past experience and with proper preparation I could install the next one in 45 minutes by myself and 20 minutes with the aid of 2 extra hands. Excellent product and exact fit for the 2019 RAV4
Jerry M - 05/26/2020It fit wonderfully and was easy to install. The instructions said it would take 20 minutes and that was just about right. I did need one other person to help, lifting it into place.
Excellent hitch and superbly built. Probably overkill for my needs but decided on this class III hitch vs the class II. Difference in cost wasn't that much different and now I feel have more options with the 2 inch hitch.. Shipping was super fast. Packing was a bit lacking, but the product made up for it.
I purchased this hitch to mount on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 hybrid limited. I use it to pull a small 4’ X 8’ trailer and also for a bike rack. It is well built, strong, good design. Went on easily and all the holes lined up. I am well satisfied. Be aware the foot activated hatch can be difficult to activate.
Delivery was speedy, even if the box came partially destroyed. The good news was how well the hitch fit, and the bad news was how well the hitch fit. Trying to work the hitch into line with the holes in the car's frame would have been impossible without a hydraulic jack. But isn't that a sign of how well the hitch is made for a 2020 Rav4?
Perfect fit and helpful instructions. It was wrapped well and undamaged when I received it. I bought 2 of these hitches from other companies but both were damaged on arrival, so after having a positive experience with etrailer, this is now my goto site for trailer hardware.
Hank - 06/08/2021So far I've only installed and tested the hitch with an adapter on it but it seems very good so far. The fit is...snug. but it definitely fits. I had an undercarriage coating put on my 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XLE shortly after buying it and it may have contributed to the snug fit. I also enjoy the look of the hitch from a design perspective. The 2" receiver is the only thing you can see unless you're under the car. Because I don't have plans on putting a permanent power supply on the outside of the car yet, this hitch seems to work great. The plate that sits above the receiver might be a potential place to connect the power coupler if you drilled holes into it. This is my 3rd time installing a hitch on my own and this one was more difficult than the others in that I really did have to lower the exhaust and couldn't fit a socket to torque down the passenger side. This has nothing to do with the hitch since it's more about the undercarriage of the car. A claw foot would definitely work better for the 103 Nm torque. See pic attached for how tight that passenger side is...it's toit! I used a couple ramps to bring up the rear and give me more space to work. I followed the video from etrailer and it went in with minimal issues. I had an extra set of hands and a couple Jack stands to hold the hitch in place while getting the first two bolts on. The box was delivered quickly and I really appreciated the emails from etrailer letting me know about the shipping process. This is my 2nd time ordering from them and they've been great both times. Understandably, the box was a bit beat up and one of the wings had poked through the box. But for the most part the hitch was unmarred and all the parts and documents were intact. I'm excited about the possibilities especially once the coronavirus quarantine clears out. Thanks etrailer!
Etrailer.com service was excellent. In the past we bought a Draw-Tite hitch for an older Toyota Rav4 and had no problem with installation. Wish we could say that for the hitch we installed on the 2019 RAV-4. We knew we had to lower the muffler and tail pipes but there was no mention of having to remove the tow flange. It was definitely in the way and could not be reattached after the hitch was installed. Also, something was torqued - either the car frame or the hitch - so that we had to attach the hitch on one side and then jack up the other side for the holes to match. After much struggling, the hitch is on and looks great. We will definitely have a mechanic with a lift attach the next one we need!
Judy - 10/04/2020Very easy install! Took 30 minutes! The only suggestion would be to remove the tow chain bracket under the muffler on my 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. This will block the trailer hitch install on the passenger side. This bracket will not need to be re-installed since the trailer hitch receiver will be suitable for the same purpose.
The hitch was a perfect fit for my 2019 RAV4 hybrid. It is well constructed and quite heavy but with a small floor jack I was able to install it myself in about 30 minutes. The instructions recommend dropping the exhaust but I found it to be unnecessary. As others have mentioned, I had to remove the shipping tie down bracket on the passenger side. Also due to the lack of clearance, I had to use a combination wrench to tighten the passenger side bolts. Excellent product.
Chet - 10/07/2020I received the hitch when promised and installed it today. It was poking through the box but was undamaged. The installation video prepared me well and it took me two hours for a single handed install. I put some Rustoleum on the washers and hitch and WD-40 in the screw holes to prevent rust. (My last hitch, a Curt, was so rusty after six years that I had to remove it before selling the car.) The new hitch went on smoothly with one exception. The 2021 Rav4 Prime had a towing eye bolted to the passenger side frame rail that was right were the center tube needed to go. I removed the towing eye and think the hitch will work if I need a tow. I am pleased with the design and ease of installation.
Bought a new car from dealer stock and it didn’t have a trailer hitch. Didn’t want to pay the dealer markup for the hitch install or wait on them. And it was only going to be for a bike rack so didn’t need the 4pin electrical and I am somewhat mechanically inclined. The only scary part is that I was taking a wrench to a vehicle that has less than a 100 miles on it. For my vehicle you have to drop the muffler a bit to get it in there. When dropping the muffler I do suggest you use a strap to not strain the exhaust pipes…… I don’t think a jack or jack stands would have been ideal because you needed that room to get your head and torso in there if doing this on the ground. The other fun part is that you have to tilt it in there to go above, around, on top of and the receiver pops out behind/below the muffler. You are basically parallel parking a hunk of metal in 3 dimensions. A second set of hands really helps to guide you and start the bolt on each side because the bolts are waaaaay up there (Those side ‘fins’ are ‘taller’ than they look). With two of us it took less than 30 minutes to get it in there and the bolts attached back to the muffler. The hitch itself is heavy and would bet that it is OEM or better. Have no doubt it would be able to handle the max pull/tongue capacity. Have had 0 issues hauling my bicycles around for the past year.
First rate customer service. I’ve ordered a couple of hitches over the years and the process of ordering to delivery is fast. One thing that could use improvement is the packaging. The hitch just slides around and damages the packaging. Would be nice haves a formed foam to keep it in place. I have not installed the hitch as of yet but I’m hoping it wasn’t damaged.
Installed it on my 2020 RAV 4 hybrid XSE and just followed your video installation instructions and it went well without any issues, fitted perfectly. It is a 2 person installation without jacking up the vehicle. Part of the product was sticking out of the delivery box, but no dents or scratches when I inspected it before installation. Thanks etrailer.com 5 star for y'all.
Joseph S - 03/05/2021The hitch is heavy duty & installed 'without a hitch'..??. The reducer I ordered (2"-->1 1/4") was supposed to be inside shipping box, but was not (according to label on box). The shipping box was busted open & one end & hitch frame was protruding. ~One week later, a replacement reducer was delivered by mail. I was disappointed to dicover that the reducer did NOT slide into the reciever as I expected. I'm a semi-retired DIY'r...so I filed, grinded & sanded until the reciever would accept the reducer without jamming. I only have one use for the hitch, & that is for using a cargo carrier...so once the reducer fit easily...I mounted the reducer permanately to my cargo basket.....now I'm ready ! I ordered a Curt 1&1/4" reciever hitch from eTrailer (for my 2016 RAV 4), you have a record of my purchase I'm sure,...a simple installation of the Curt hitch & my cargo basket was easily attachable & removable This time, with a missing order & ill-fitting reducer I cannot give a highest satisfaction review. Two orders ~ 2 years apart,... - 1st order perfect - 2nd order less than perfect. I'm 73 y/o & in declining health, so this new 3 year 2019 RAV 4 lease will probably be my last,..plus I'll be rquired to give cutting my own lawn. The problem with the last shipment necessitated a call for help with your customer service. For that part , I must give you highest mark....I'm completely satisfied with the results. I hope you dicovered where the part went missing & was able to have it returned to you. Thanks, D. Keogh
Excellent hitch that came with everything needed for installation. Installation instructions was great, as was the video from etrailer. Not easy to do alone, but using a Jack makes it doable. On the 2019 Toyota Rav4, the receiver sits pretty low. If hauling a trailer, at least a 2” rise works well. etrailer’s customer service is second to none, great communication and super fast shipping.
The hitch was easy to install on my 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The install took about 45 minutes on the floor in my garage without lifting the vehicle. I did not have the tool to remove the rubber muffler hanger as indicated in the instructions so instead I removed the muffler hanger brackets. It was also helpful to us a floor jack to help move the hitch into place. My only complaint is when the hitch arrived it was hanging out of the box and there were rub marks on the corner of the hitch that was hanging out. Maybe the manufacturer needs come up with a better way to package everything.
Because of the online installation video provided, the installation was super simple. My wife and I installed it together. Two people makes it simple and easier than just doing it yourself...although you could sill do it if you get some type of support to hold the receiver up until bolted in.
This works awesome for my eRAV4. Installer said it was a breeze and I luv how inconspicuous it is- pull my trailer through the Black Hills - max RAV4 load allowed.
Tips for installing the Draw Tite or Curt Hitch/Receiver on a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid for towing or bike rack accessory etc. First E-trailer once again provides the correct choice and technical guidance. After watching their installation video twice this is one of the simplest installations I have ever done but it is NOT EASY!! The passenger side clearance for 2 bolts is very tight making it tough to get the bolts started in the treaded holes and almost to get a socket or torque wrench fit directly. Buy a 19mm open end crows foot as recommended in paper instructions and make sure you have the proper tools to work in the narrow space BEFORE you crawl under and remove the exhaust supports......and then need to drive the car to the store to buy the right tools! After installation have used for trailer tow, bike carry and accessory rack and everything works great!
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