Ball Mount For Towing A Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer With A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

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Hi, What ball mount works with this hitch on a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime, pulling a Yakima Low Rider Kayak trailer?

asked by: Jane

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Hi Jane!

We can definitely get you a ball mount that will let you tow a Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer # Y82QD with the TowSmart hitch # TS42VR on your 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime. That felt like a lot of words for one sentence. Anyway, here's what you will need:

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6-1/4" Rise, 7-1/2" Drop - 13" Long - 5,000 lbs # C45100
Curt 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs # C40004
Curt Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-3/16" Span # C21500
Weigh Safe Hitch Receiver Locking Pin w/ Cap - 5/8" Diameter - Stainless Steel # WS54CR (optional)

The hitch on your RAV4 sits at 11" and the coupler on the LowRider sits at 17-1/2", so the # C45100 with its 6-1/4" rise will get you as close to level as you need to be (being within +/- 2" is technically level). The coupler on the LowRider is a 2" coupler and the ball I have listed will be a perfect fit. You will need some kind of pin to keep the ball mount secure in the hitch and the # C21500 will be a standard style, but you could use a locking one like the Weigh Safe option I mentioned. It is a little expensive, but it uses a barrel style key and that is the style I prefer. They are just easier to use and tend to not get jammed up and hard to turn like flat keys. Any hitch lock that fits 2" hitches will work though.

What kind of kayaks do you have?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Jane

9/11/2025

Thanks, just what I needed! Have a trip planned out to an island on the 18th. Just ordered and it will come on the 17th. I took a guess at what I needed and have a hitch with a 4 inch rise (too low) coming soon. Thankful for trailers return policy and thankful for your expertise. I’m in an EddyLine equinox 14ft Sea kayak. Jane

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Lazer S.

9/12/2025

@Jane You're very welcome! Have fun on your trip and let me know if there is anything else I can help with!

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Answer 1

Hello Jimmy, thanks for reaching out. The Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer #Y82QD is going to have a 17.75" coupler height. The 2024 Honda CR-V has a hitch height of about 13.5". This means you will want a ball mount with about 4" of rise…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The CE Smith Bow Roller for Skiff Boat Trailers #CE29791 is made in the USA. I attached a link to our return policies page as well as a link to a review video for this for you to check out as well.

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Answer 4

The Curt #C13416and the etrailer #e23ZR Class 3 hitches would provide about the same amount of ground clearance, If I had to choose between them I'd go with the etrailer brand because it's manufactured in the US like the Curt, but also…

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Answer 5

The #391CONVPT5L Stealth Hitch you'd looked at doesn't include the receiver that's designed for towing, it's meant for hitch mounted accessories only, but there are options that would allow you to tow your boat. To tow your boat,…

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Answer 6

Hi Stephanie! Great question and you’re totally right to ask, because most hitches for the 2024 RAV4 do require a bit of bumper trimming. That includes the Oris Detachable Hitch #TS66VR, since it uses a hidden design that needs a hole cut in the…

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Answer 7

Hey Jason, welcome back. For a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch item #TS42VR. This class III hitch with a 2" receiver is custom fit and is compatible with all models of the 2025 RAV4 including the hybrid and PHEV.…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

Hi John; we actually have both a hitch and wiring available for your 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium. I recommend the following: -TowSmart Trailer Hitch Receiver #TS42VR OR -Oris Hitches Detachable Hitch #TS66VR -Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring…

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Answer 10

Hey Aniki, the B and W hitch part #BW47BR has the same ground clearance dimension as the Curt #C77MJ, 12 inches. Are you worried about dragging?

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Answer 11

Hi Rick! The TowSmart Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #TS42VR will indeed fit your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Just be aware that, if present, the tie down bracket from the bottom of the passenger-side frame rail will need to…

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Answer 12

Dana, it comes down to budget, capacity needs, and clearance when looking at hitch options for your 2024 RAV4 Prime. The Trailer Mate 2" Hitch #TMT54FR is the most affordable of the bunch and still gives you a clean, concealed look with 3,500…

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