Does Trailer Mate Hitch Install Affect Spare Tire On 2019 RAV4 Adventure ?
Published 08/14/2025 >
Question:
My 2019 RAV4 Adventure has the OEM spare under the rear. will that interfere with installing the Trailer Mate?
asked by: Luke T
Expert Reply:
Luke, no interference at all. The Trailer Mate # TMT54FR is designed for a direct fit with your spare in place. Your spare is actually under the cargo area of your trunk. The only thing you’ll remove is the passenger-side tie-down bracket, which isn’t used once the hitch is installed. Do you plan to use it mainly for towing, or will it be a dedicated bike or cargo rack mount?
And for our Adventure trim owners out there - what do you like to put on the hitch of your RAVs?
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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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