Best Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack on a 2014 Toyota RAV4

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Hi, Could you recommend some products? I have a Toyota Rav4 2014 LE and a Thule T2 Pro XT 2 bike hitch rack 2 inch. I want a hitch to mount the rack I use the Rav4 on forest roads and would like to have as much clearance as possible. Would you recommend the above products or something else? Finally, the bike rack will obscure my rear number plate. Im contacted the new Mexico MCD home state to ask whether I can get a spare license plate for the bike rack. Do you have any advice for how to mount a license plate onto the bike rack, or alternative suggestions? Thank you for your help!

asked by: Peter

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The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2014 Toyota RAV4 is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13406 which offers a bolt-on install with hidden design that provides the best ground clearance. It has the larger 2" receiver tube opening so you can use pretty much any bike rack without issue.

In regards to displaying the license plate, the Yakima PlateMate License Plate Holder for Bike Racks part # Y02713 will be a great option for this.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Of course! I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76134 and the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56350 for your 2017 Toyota RAV4. The Draw-Tite has a hidden crosstube and is a very reliable trailer hitch while the…

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According to the installation instructions which I have linked at the bottom of the page, "Remove keyless entry antenna: If present, using a 12mm socket remove the keyless entry antenna, second attachment point." It appears on all the…

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I compared ground clearance measurements for all of the 2" trailer hitch receivers we have for your 2017 Toyota RAV4 and found that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13406 has a great clearance from the ground to the top of the hitch…

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Yes, we do. I recommend Curt, part #C13406. It's a fit for all of the 2018 RAV4's including the Hybrid model like you have. I like how the crosstube is hidden behind the RAV4's bumper and all you see is the receiver tube sticking out.…

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The hitch for your 2018 Toyota Rav4 that has the best ground clearance is the Curt part #C13406 as it sits the highest and also because only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper which means turning into an elevation change like a steep…

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The differences between the between the Curt #C13149 and the Curt #C13406 for your 2017 Toyota RAV4 are that the 13149 has a visible crosstube and is rated for use with a weight distribution system while the 13406 has a concealed crosstube (for a…

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The Curt hitch part #C13406 and EcoHitch part #306-X7219 are both a confirmed fit for your 2018 Toyota RAV4 and will provide a trailer hitch that has a concealed crosstube making it less visible than most hitches overall. The key differences are that…

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Hey Dan, whenever possible I recommend going with a 2 inch hitch like the Curt #C13406 that fits your 2018 Toyota Rav4 as it has the better towing capacities and also more accessories are made for it. If you are planning on towing this is for sure…

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I would start by checking the fuse block on your 2024 Honda Pilot to determine if there is a plug inserted in the opening since it did not come with the factory tow package. If you can see the bottom of the terminal and the posts for the J-case fuse…

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