Trailer Hitch Receiver Add-On For Cargo Carrier And Totes On 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE
Published 08/14/2025 >
Question:
Can the Trailer Mate handle a cargo carrier and a couple of totes for a weekend trip in my 2021 RAV4 LE?
asked by: Amy
Expert Reply:
Amy, absolutely. Just keep the combined weight of the carrier and your totes under the 350-lb tongue weight limit of the Trailer Mate 2" Hitch Receiver # TMT54FR. You'll also want to check the max tongue weight of your RAV4 which can be found in the owner's manual.
Load heavier items toward the vehicle to keep the carrier balanced, and if the totes block your tail lights, an auxiliary light kit plugged into a 4-way harness is a smart add-on. Do you already have a carrier, or are you shopping for one?
And for others reading, what’s your go-to carrier setup for long weekends, and any packing hacks to keep things stable?
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Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Trailer Mate
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