Will a Thule Ski Carrier Fit the Factory Crossbars on a 2005 Toyota RAV4

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My wife has factory cross rails on her car and Im wanting to mount a Thule ski rack to it. It the kit I need?

asked by: Steve

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Which Thule ski carrier are you wanting to use? Thule shows that the SnowPack # TH7325 is a direct fit to the 2005 Toyota RAV4 factory crossbars.

If you have a Flat Top 724 or 725 you can use mounting kit # 7533998.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Your 4-pin/5-wire wiring harness is what is called a "wishbone" type which simply means that there are two separate running light wires, one brown and one pink. This allows a separate running light wire for each side of the trailer which…

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Answer 2

Going by the colors that you mentioned, it sounds like you have the typical set-up, green wire for right turn and brake, white wire for ground, yellow wire for left turn and brake, brown with green wire for right side running lights, and brown with…

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Answer 3

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out! In order to get your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to function with the 5-Way on your trailer you'll need to install the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter #20036. This plugs into your current…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the picture! Yes, we do offer a longer screw it is the M6x50 Tamperproof Screw item #TH853526902. This Thule Replacement screw has a length of 50mm or 1.969 inches.

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 11

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 12

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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