Does Curt Hitch for 2000 Toyota RAV4 Have Capacity for Towing 1,500 lb Trailer

Updated 09/03/2019 | Published 09/02/2019

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

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Question:

I have a 2000 rav4,all I want is something strong enough to pull a 5x8 trailer with a 42 inch John Deere riding mower1500lbs tops.will this be enough?

asked by: Scotty

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Curt hitch part # C13524 which fits your 2000 Toyota Rav4 is what you'd want. This has more than enough capacity to tow a trailer weighing up to 1,500 lbs but I also checked and your vehicle has a 1,500 lb towing capacity as well so it would work in that regard as well.

For trailer wiring then you'd want the Curt T-Connector part # C55486, which is easy to install and comes with a very reliable converter box.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C