Most Popular CURT for 2018 Toyota RAV4

The hitch receiver came in a sturdy oversized box containing no padding to secure the hitch, possibly explaining the two large holes in the box. There was no immediately visible damage to the hitch but when I measured the distance between the mounting flanges at the forward and rear corresponding edges there was about 1/2 inch difference, suggesting that they were bent presumably during shipping. Fortunately, I was able to mount it to my 2018 RAV4 Hybrid Limited without the need to bend anything. The installation went pretty smoothly except for some fiddling to disconnect the muffler hanger, and I broke two of the plastic fittings that hold a plastic panel in place over the driver side mounting area. I replaced the plastic fittings with some bolts and nuts so no worries. This was a 1-man install job which I accomplished by using a floor jack to raise the hitch into position. Shipping was super fast! I received it the day after I ordered it. All in all I think I will be really happy with this purchase.

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The package came fully opened on top and the item Curt C13149 got all this chip all over it. The shiny topcoat is almost worn out. I'm thinking of returning this since this item looks like used already although the bolts are not.

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Had the hitch installed on a 2018 Toyota RAV4. It works well with my Thule Helium 3 Bike Rack. Easy to put on/remove the rack. No complaints.

I just got a new car and was quoted about $600 for the dealer to install a new trailer hitch. I went to my mechanic who suggested that I order one from etrailer.com. I had the hitch within 3 days and it was attached the next. Total cost for the hitch and installation was $161. What a deal! I can now haul my bike around without having to rely on my husband's car.

Jasmine at etrailer.com was super helpful in helping me decide what trailer hitch to attach to my 2005 Toyota Rav4 to hook up a bike rack for a North American Road Trip. She made me feel confident in my decision to purchase the Curt hitch and now that it is installed I am more than happy with my purchase. Installation took about 10 minutes and the hitch seems very rugged and am looking forward to using it for many years to come. Thanks again! - Shane

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Too narrow for the 2002 rav 4. Only able to attach 1 side at a time because this hitch is about 1/16” too narrow.

The hitch has been working great for bike transport for the last year. I haven't done any actual towing with it. Installation took a little trial and error to get it around the mufflers on the Rav4, but overall not bad. Highly recommended!

PACKAGING/DELIVERY: Like most others, the packaging was damaged during delivery, but the hitch was fine and the attachment hardware was securely fastened to the hitch so all parts where included. INSTALLATION: The videos helped along with people's posts. The right (passenger) side IS a tight fit. I ordered the 19mm crow foot by Tekton off Amazon and ended up returning it because the it bent and actually rounded one of the corners on two bolts; 80+ foot-pounds of torque is a lot, I never did get my torque wrench to that because it would round the corners before it made the torque. Would be a nice addition if etrailer offered a quality part for that. Installation DEFINITELY goes smoother with two people. FIT: You do have to work it into position, but once you get it there, it fits nicely, just like the videos. We haven't used it yet, still need to get the right receiver and ball.

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After reviewing the installation video, my husband and I (we are both seniors) were able to install this item fairly easily.

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The hitch fit my RAV4 and works as advertised, but my son had a little more trouble with the installation than expected. Fortunately, a video helped him get the job done, and he was able to add his bike rack to the hitch. It does what he needed, and the price was reasonable.

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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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.

The quality of the trailer hitch for my RAV4 is outstanding as were the people at etrailer that I worked with. The installation took about twenty minutes and I wasn't in a big hurry. Thank you etralier for a job well done. Joe

The hitch fit perfectly although one of the holes in the frame of my Rav needed to be worked (repeatedly screwing the bolt in and then backing it out, applying wd-40 and oil each time) . Eventually I got it but this was no fault of the Curt trailer hitch which, again, fit perfectly. Thanks.

This was installed on a 2016 highlander le plus. As advertised it fits perfectly and looks great. As a DIY-er, I was able to successfully install this hitch alone and make the correct cuts in under an hour. The hitch weights about 50lbs and once you set it into position (with help from jack stands), the screws go right in. It really is as simple as the video available online. Highly suggest this hitch. If negative things happens I will post a follow-up review. I don't expect it. Worth the price!

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I received the hitch on time and no damage to the box and no scratches on the hitch. The directions were easy to follow and had the hitch installed in about 1.5 hours, I didn't have to jack up my vehicle (2016 Toyota Highlander), the hitch was light enough that I was able to lay it on my lap and start a bold on each side then work my way back installing the remaining 4 bolts. I torqued the bolts to specifications as stated in the directions then installed the wiring harness, that only took 15 min start to finish. I towed a 5' x 8' [rental] trailer with furniture on a 8 hour trip with no issues. Buying the hitch was cheaper that renting a truck to move my daughter into an apartment for her Junior year of college. Thanks again for a great product at a great price.

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I installed this trailer hitch on my 2018 Toyota Sienna. It is very well-built, and fit perfectly. Customer service was very responsive when I had some questions, and responded right away, both by phone and email. The instructions were very good, but could benefit from additional information regarding cutting the car’s rear trim panel. In addition to the cut that needs to be made for the trailer hitch bolting plate to go through on the driver’s side , it also needs to be cut around the main bar / receiver area. Instead of cutting a big slot for the main bar, I cut out around the receiver plates, and put drain holes in the ends that would otherwise collect water. One shortcut that I found was that I was able to move the exhaust out of the way far enough by just removing the rearmost hanger, rather than removing the two hangers as shown in the video.

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Received the receiver in a slightly dented box. Everything inside looked fine, though. When I installed it, there was a small problem: the receiver didn't quite match up with the frame bolt holes. The holes nearest the bumper could be made to fit, but the hole nearest the wheels were about 1/8" too close, and I was able to secure only one side. While prying with a breaker bar, the bolts could be fastened, so I used one hand on the breaker bar and the other on the torque wrench to finally get it installed. It feels very sturdy, and looks fine. I have confidence that it will work well, but it would have been nice if it actually fit the car it was designed for.

I chose the trailer hitch receiver by Curt over Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite for three reasons. One, the receiver design has a more finished look, especially around the tailpipe. Two, after watching the installation videos for the H.H. and D-T. which both showed some alignment issues with the factory anchor holes. And three is a bonus, it was less expensive. I am very satisfied with the look, very unobtrusive, and installation was a snap. My only criticism is that I wish Curt had the extra hole for using the J-pin design locking hitch pin with the anti-rattle feature...much better than other anti-rattle hitch products. Research and ordering from etrailer.com was a breeze...a very satisfied customer.

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2011 Acura MDX The hitch arrived ahead of time and was fairly simple to install. Only gave 3 stars b/c after extensive research to find a receiver hitch that accommodated a full-size spare, this one came up. After install, it in fact does not fit with a full-size spare. Probably my fault.

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Perfect fit!!! I watched the installation video and prepared everything according to the video. Installation was a breeze!!! Quality product, great price, quick shipping. All around excellent experience.

Quick installation with no modifications..

I purchase two different products and installed both, back to back. I did not use a jack or a lift, so it took about 45 minutes to finesse this one into/onto my Toyota Prius. I needed a helper (wife) which made it much easier. This is for a bike rack. Ordered Friday and delivered Monday, fast, fast. Thank you.

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Missing is the filler plug that goes into the hitch receiver. Last curtis hitch had a rubber plug with the word curtis on it.

I ordered the Curt C13119 hitch in October when I decided to buy a 2015 CRV Touring model. I must have ordered it at the right time of day, I received the hitch the next afternoon. However, I ended up having to order my CRV. I had the hitch for three months before I could install it. I left the plastic panel in place and cut the hole with a utility knife. I started with just cutting three sides to make a flap rather than a whole. I wanted to replace as much of the cutout as I could after the install. Bending the flap to 90 degrees, I had enough room to work. After the hitch was in place, I cut a smaller piece from the flap to fit around the hitch. I then used JB KwikWeld to glue the flap in place. The hardest part for me wast getting the bolt directly above the muffler torqued down in the limited space. Thank you for the videos showing the installation. It made the process easier to watch it happen first. The quality of the Curt hitch is excellent, well made with thick paint. Much better than the U-Haul hitch I had on my last vehicle. I have referred several people to use eTrailer.com based on my experice with their website and products.

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Free shipping (over $100.00 order) always scores major points with me in this day-n-age. Very easy install with a piece of mind on towing our trailer. I was already doing some work on our truck hence the removed bumper... I usually don't like advertising a company on anything that i owned BUT because of the options that etrailer.com offered me online; i don't mind their logo on the hitch. PLUS being offered a payment plan is not too shabby either. I believe that I'll be coming back to etrailer for more products.

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This trailer hitch is great! Everything went on just like the video showed. No holes to drill, I put it on with the wiring harness in 35 minutes, by myself. It looks great on my Nissan Frontier. It was very easy to install. The company shipped it on the same day, this was a great company to order products from. I plan on ordering more! Super easy to install, and a great company to order from!!!

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