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?

expert reply by: Andrew N