Torque for etrailer Trailer Hitch e98840

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I would like to know what is the correct torque setting to tighten up the hitch screws. Thank you.

asked by: Ahmed A

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I have added a cut out to the linked installation instructions which have the torque settings for the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98840 for you.

I have also linked a couple install videos for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hey Glenn, welcome back! We can go ahead and knock out the hitch since that part is easy. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C77MJ for your RAV4 Hybrid. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. It also…

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Answer 2

Hey Tanner! These hitches are all pretty similar so it can be hard to decide between them. If I were you I would choose the Curt #C77MJ over the other two. The Curt #C77MJ and etrailer #e84ZV actually share the same design, and both have the…

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Answer 3

If you check out the link I attached below you'll see where you can find local retailers who might carry our bike racks. I will say the Benton part #B82FR is pretty new so likelihood of finding it in a shop near you would be pretty low but you…

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Answer 4

Hey Mike! The Benton Shifts&Grins Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item #B82FR does not have any built in locks which is a big part of why it comes at such an affordable cost compared to other manufacturer's offerings. You can easily secure your bikes…

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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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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

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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Answer 8

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 9

Hey George, for your 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid we have the Curt hitch part #C34FR62ZY as a confirmed fit but it's on a little bit of a backorder at the moment which is why you don't see any hitch options in our fitguide. The hitches from…

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Answer 10

Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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Answer 11

Hey James, we have the Curt hitch part #C34FR62ZY as a confirmed fit for your 2026 Toyota RAV4. This fits the hybrid and the PHEV versions BUT it's on a bit of a backorder and won't be available for some time. Are you planning on doing some…

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Answer 12

Hi Mary, there is now an option for a hitch on your PHEV, For carrying a bike rack on your 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C34FR62ZY. It gives you a 2 inch receiver opening, which is the best option for bike…

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