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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: C13406
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CURT trailer hitch for your 2016 Toyota RAV4 are available from etrailer.com. Installation instructions and reviews for your Toyota trailer hitch. Expert service, and great trailer hitch prices. etrailer.com carries a complete line of CURT products. Order your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number C13406 online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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2016 Toyota RAV4 - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • Class III
  • 3500
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 350
  • CURT
  • Custom Fit Hitch

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Toyota RAV4's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Hitch assembled in the USA
    • Mounting hardware may be imported


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
    • Not rated for use with weight-distribution systems
  • Limited lifetime warranty


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13406 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C13406 Installation instructions
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
3,500 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
350 lbs.


Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution



No drilling required Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

Fascia trimming is required for installation. SmartKey antenna, if equipped, will need to be relocated once hitch is installed. No drilling required for installation , Trimming or removal of underbody panel required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Fits Hybrid models as well





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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C13406

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (99 Customer Reviews)

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

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2016ToyotaRAV4

This is the second Curt hitch receiver I have installed on a vehicle. Great products that go in easily as a DIY project and look good when mounted.



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I found exactly what I wanted for a concealed 2" receiver trailer hitch. It was easy to order, I received great customer service, and the product arrived as promised. Very pleased. Thank you.

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Robin

12/4/2023

Great



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Nice hitch reciever! Installation was fairly smooth. One of the outer flanges that the bolts go through was bent slightly inward, probably from UPS mishandling. Other than that, it’s a very nice hitch. Recommended!



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Looks great, incredibly stable quite durable and has great powder coating on it. Installation video was as clear as it could be on my particular vehicle. Already used it to pull a small trailer a few hundred miles without any issues at all.



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2018 Toyota RAV4 - Super fast shipping , arrived in perfect condition. Installation was fairly easy but an extra set of hands to lift is ideal. Trimming the underbody plastic covers to fit around the hitch took a bit of time. Overall, it looks factory, great quality, highly recommended!



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2017 ToyotaRAV4

This is a solid hitch, and overall I'm happy with it. Installation took two hours, but we were taking our time and checking every step against the installation video because this was the first hitch install for both of us.

Pros:
* Great appearance because the actual hitch is hidden; only the receiver tube shows.
* No loss of ground clearance.
* Installation video was extremely helpful: no need to take hitch to a shop for install.

Cons:
* Had to cut pieces out of two under-body panels. This was not a surprise, because it was in the video, but still I hate cutting pieces out of my car.
* Safety chain loop interferes slightly with using wrench to secure the bike rack.
* Template mentioned in the video was not included with the instructions, but they did give the dimensions so we made our own template.



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2018 ToyotaRAV4

Install instructions excellent! Since I was installing on 4 year old car in the North East US it took a little longer. My vehicle was missing the passenger side frame rail cover and the frame mounting holes were crud. I had to use a 12mm-1.25 thread tap with an extension to clean them. Luckily I was able save the threads so bolts torqued to specs. If not my next step would have been to drill and tap the car frame mounting holes to SAE 1/2 inch 20 thread. Since this size is just a bit larger two new SAE 1/2-20 grade 8 bolts would have done the trick. Hopefully this helps anyone with issues as I did. I love the fact that the hitch cross tubing is not visible. Nothing worse than a rusty visible hitch that is inevitable in my climate. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!



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2017 ToyotaRAV4

Perfect fit and excellent instructions between the included paper doc and the online video.



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This does not fit on a 2018 RAV4. Specifically there is module on the passenger side that interferes with the installation. I attempted to install over it however this ended up preventing the lift gate from operating properly.

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Katrina D.

9/15/2023

I have gotten in contact with the manufacturer and they have looked into this and have had no other reports of this issue for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. They have stated that they do have a warning in the instructions, "Hands Free, Foot-activated power liftgate may only work in limited areas when the hitch is installed".



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Went on smoothly and it looks nicer than the one my wife has on her RAV she got installed at Uhaul



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Was really easy to install.



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I am very happy with the hitch I purchased last year. I am getting ready to purchase another one for my wife's car soon.



by: 07/31/2023

im happy with this peoduct. Let see the rest…..



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The hitch is great and I like the fact that it’s hidden. The finish is holding up it still looks new.

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John

4/17/2022

It still looks new and no problems. I haul my jet ski and bikes with it , still very happy with it



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This is a solid hitch, and one year later, we're still extremely happy with it. We had a shop install it because we didn't have experience and wanted to make sure it got done right. Overall, great product.

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Mark

7/14/2023

We love it! Still works great.



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2015 ToyotaRAV4

Great addition to my 2015 RAV4 to utilize Thule hitch style bike rack. Recommend watching etrailer install video before beginning work. Provided written instruction differ and the video identifies different/better rear bumper trip techniques/locations.

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Tim

11/22/2021

Extra utility from this hitch addition on 2015 RAV4 has been awesome. From Nick racks to extra storage platform it has performed as expected. Slim profile! Solid as a rock! Great addition!!!!



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2018 ToyotaRAV4

Super easy install thanks to all the videos on your site. So far so good with the hitch and bike carrier, should have done it long ago.



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I owned the Curt hitch that was not tucked behind the bumper which resulted in me scraping on steep curbs. I bought this to give my back end more clearance and it worked. I have at least 3 inches more height in the rear.
Quality wise, the two mounting brackets weren’t perfectly parallel, leading to difficulty getting the mounting holes to align. This is a quality issue on Curt’s end. Fortunately I got it mounted but one hole is still unable to align, I only have 4 bolts on vs 5.

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Etrailer Expert

Jenny N.

5/27/2022

It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.



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I haven't installed the hitch yet. I love the way etrailer.com helps you find the right hitch. Alexis was very helpful. they didn't have a wiring harness because of covid 19 hard to get items, but told me if I couldn't find one call her back. I found one at U Haul so everything worked out fine. Thanks for your company going the extra mile for the customer.

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Dennis B.

9/27/2021

no problems with the hitch so far. great fit and heavy duty. should last as long as I have the car.



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Fits nicely and works just fine.



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2017 ToyotaRAV4

This hitch looks great and wasn’t hard to install. The instructions didn’t mention it’s super important to chase the threads before trying to thread the new bolts to the frame. I used a 12x1.25 tap and it made starting the bolts super easy. Also, I don’t know why Curt thinks a novice can do this in 40 minutes ?? I’m a “handy” person and it took me 2 hours



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Trailer setup works great



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Buyer beware! Does this hitch technically fit a Toyota RAV4? Yes. Does the correct installation of the hitch prevent the power lift gate from working and prevent total use of the lift gate at all? Also yes. I bought this hitch, installed myself, brought to a local place to check, and even though it lined up with the underside of my car it pushed up from under the latch for the lift gate and caused all sorts of issues. I contacted etrailer and even though I could not use it, they offered me no sort of refund and actually told me id be better off trying to scrap it. Several hundred dollars down the drain for an unusuable hitch, and a very disappointing outcome.



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2016ToyotaRAV4

hitch and video were great my 2016 rav4 rusty attachment bolts not so great hads to drill and tap 2 holes on the right, thanks again nice hitch great service



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Excellent product, exactly what I needed. Arrived in perfect condition


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