Trailer Wiring and Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Toyota RAV4

Question

Question:

I need to purchase a wiring kit for 2012 Toyota RAV4, 4wd, 4 cyl…which unit is recommended and show much can I tow with the vehicle? Moving from Ohio to San Diego in September. Two adult and 25lb dog…trying to understand capacity inside vehicle with hopefully towing a small trailer with furniture…

asked by: Gavin M

0

Expert Reply:

The best trailer wiring harness we have for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 is the Tekonsha part # 118412 which installs easily and has the most reliable converter box. Now the towing capacity looks to be between 1,500 and 2,000 lbs depending on how it's equipped so to find out for sure what your number is you'd need to contact Toyota with your VIN.

For trailer hitches my favorite options are the Ecohitches for your vehicle since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper. If you have a spare that mounts under the vehicle you'd want the part # 306-X7174 or if you have the spare on the rear door you'd want the part # 306-X7152.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

Answer 1

Hey Sarah, thanks for reaching out! For best ground clearance, you'll want to install the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7152 on your 2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport because the EcoHitch brand is the only one with a hidden crosstube for your…

view full answer...

Answer 2

For a 2012 Toyota RAV4 with the spare tire mounted on the back door, you will want the EcoHitch #306-X7152. This hitch has an extended receiver and is made specifically for vehicles with the spare on the back.

view full answer...

Answer 3

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7152 is a great option for a 2008 Toyota RAV4. It has a hidden design which means most of the hitch is actually hidden behind the rear bumper. The receiver tube is the only part shown and it sits…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7174 weighs 37lbs. This weight along with your Ball Mount #3371803307 (9lbs) will need to be added to the payload when considering towing a trailer. Anything you add to the vehicle you will need to…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The only hidden/concealed trailer hitch available for a 2010 Toyota RAV4 is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7152 for models with spare tire storage on back and part #306-X7174 for models with spare tire storage underneath…

view full answer...

Answer 6

While we don't have an install video for the EcoHitch part #306-X7152 on your 2010 Toyota RAV4 at this time it would have basically the exact same install process as some of the other hitches we carry so you could use one their videos like what…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Lowering exhaust is a pretty standard installation step for a trailer hitch. However, the hitch part #306-X7152 that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2010 Toyota RAV4 does not require this step. I confirmed this by checking the install…

view full answer...

Answer 8

The first thing you will need to tow your motorcycle on a trailer is a hitch for your 2010 Toyota RAV4. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98864. This is a custom fit, Class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a maximum gross…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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…

view full answer...

Answer 11

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.

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Trailer Wiring and Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Toyota RAV4

Products Featured in This Question

Continue Researching