Recommended Hitch for a 2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug In Hybrid  

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I sure does Joel and congrats on your new SUV. Our etrailer Hitch item # e84ZV has indeed been confirmed to fit the 2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug In Hybrid. This hitch is custom fit and comes with all parts necessary for installation.

Our etrailer item # e84ZV is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It offers a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and up to a 675 lbs tongue weight. I highly recommend checking your RAV4's owner's manual to confirm what your plug in hybrid model is rated for and go off of that information.

I really like the etrailer Hitch item # e84ZV because of how it looks once it's installed. The main crosstube is going to install behind your rear bumper which completely conceals it. All you'll see is the 2" receiver, which not only gives a more factory appearance but also helps with ground clearance.

If you plan on towing a trailer or adding lights to an accessory like a bike rack, I recommend the Curt Wiring Harness item # C34FR62FT and the Mounting Bracket for 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # C42CR and item # C83DR. This combo of mounting brackets will attach the 4-way connector to the crosstube of the etrailer item # e84ZV hitch without drilling.

What do you plan on using your new hitch for? Feel free to answer this and throw in any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Joel

11/8/2026

Thanks for the detailed response. Very thorough. I am going to be towing a U-Haul trailer for relocation purposes. The trailer light wiring recommendation is appreciate. Do you have a ball mount as well you could recommend?

Jerred H.

11/8/2026

@Joel You're welcome! Happy to hear you liked it and appreciate that detail. To tow a U-haul trailer, you'll need the etrailer Ball Mount item # e67DR. This ball mount will fit the 2" receiver on our etrailer Hitch item # e84ZV. It comes with a pre-installed 2" hitch ball and a retainer pin. If you're going to be parking the trailer overnight, I highly recommend picking up our etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock item # e98880. It'll make sure your trailer and ball mount don't walk away while you're sleeping.

Joel

11/8/2026

@JerredH Thanks for the additional recommendations. I'm obviously new to the towing experience and hadn't even thought about a lock. Do you mind listing all those parts you recommended out for me?

Jerred H.

11/8/2026

@Joel You're welcome and no problem at all. etrailer Hitch item # e84ZV Curt Wiring Harness item # C34FR62FT Mounting Bracket for 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # C42CR and item # C83DR etrailer Ball Mount item # e67DR etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock item # e98880