Some couplers can be adjusted so that the wedge will grab the trailer ball more tightly, but since the coupler you're using has no adjustment available, I'd first confirm that you are using the correct trailer ball size for your coupler. The required ball size for the coupler should be stamped into the metal on the top of the coupler. If you were using a 1-7/8 trailer ball with a coupler designed for a 2 inch ball, it would explain why the ball is loose in the coupler. If this is the case,... view full answer...
There is some testing you can do on the wiring harness for your 2007 Toyota RAV4. First, make sure that the converter box ground connection is intact and there is no corrosion. You can also try moving the ground.
To test the converter, use your meter to test the wires going into the converter. If all of the signals are coming through as they should, then you can move on to the next step. If they are not, that indicates an issue on the vehicle that will need to be addressed.
But if the... view full answer...
To determine if the problem is on the 2014 Toyota RAV4 or on the trailer there are some tests you can do. First, disconnect the trailer for the RAV4. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the vehicle side connector while someone sits in the vehicle and operates the light functions.
If you do not get power on the connector while testing, then the issue is on the vehicle side. Make sure that the harness white ground wire is attached to a clean metal surface. No paint or coating... view full answer...
You do not want to put any stress or weight on that spoiler at the back of your 2016 Toyota RAV4. I definitely recommend a hitch.
To carry 4 bikes, I recommend trailer hitch # e98864. Then you could use a 4-bike rack such as the Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR or the budget-friendly Curt # C18030. A hitch mount bike rack also keeps the bikes and the rack off of the vehicle unlike a trunk mount rack. I have linked some videos of the bike racks and hitch for you.
If you will be carrying any... view full answer...
I believe your best option would be to do what the customer who left us a comment about the RTV did. I would recommend you use the RTV sealant to attach the spacer plate to the bag.
Another issue that causes these bags to leak is if the air lines aren't cut perfectly square. For a product used to make perfectly square cuts I would recommend the part # AL10530. view full answer...
What you are describing seems to be common in some Curt trailer wiring harnesses that use a powered converter such as # C56165. If you were to pull the fuse out of the fuse holder it should not have power any more (with the vehicle on or off). If that happens then that is exactly the issue. It would only be a problem if you left the trailer connected or anything that would draw power.
If it happens even with the fuse pulled then there is some sort of wiring issue on the vehicle, a short... view full answer...
The issue you are having with the lack of voltage from your 4-way connector on your 1999 Toyota RAV4 could be the result of a bad ground.
Start your troubleshooting by checking the connectors for dirt or corrosion. Next, you will want to check the ground on the vehicle-side connector. It should be attached to a clean bare metal surface on the vehicle frame. Then check the trailer-side main ground. It should also be attached to a clean bare metal surface on the trailer frame.
You may... view full answer...
I understand it's tempting to run the power wire of the # C56434 to a 12 volt source that's easier to get to but you do need to run it to the positive terminal of the battery to ensure the kit's circuit protection is in effect. Otherwise a short in the trailer wiring might cause damage to the vehicle wiring. view full answer...
The correct Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for a 2021 Toyota RAV4 is part # C56434. If you're having issues with lighting signals, make sure you're testing at the vehicle side with a circuit tester to rule out any issues on the trailer. If there are still no signals probe the wires entering and leaving the converter box. If you have power going in but not leaving you know this is bad and the entire harness would need replaced. If there is power entering and leaving I recommend... view full answer...
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Curt trailer wiring harness # C56165 and 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole Adapter # C57674.
LEDs take very little power to illuminate. Some wiring harnesses can pass a tiny amount of power at all times - even when the light functions are NOT actually activated on the vehicle - that can cause sensitive LEDs to light up. You are right that normally only the 12V circuit's LED should be lit.
You can find out for sure by disconnecting the adapter and applying... view full answer...
It does sound like your Curt T-Connector # C56165 is faulty on your 2011 Toyota RAV4. The simplest test to verify the module is bad and you do not have a ground issue is to use a spare 12 volt battery to connect power and ground directly to the convertor. If you still do not see 12 volts of power to the 4-way when the signals, brake and running lights are activated you then know the convertor is the issue.
If it does begin working using a 2nd battery for a bench test you will need to... view full answer...
If your wiring on your harness blows the fuse each time you hit the brakes the issue is with one of the two brake signal wires being pinched and grounded out causing a short. Meaning either the green or the yellow wire in the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56165 that you have is pinched and grounded to metal somewhere.
To eliminate one or the other you can test after you replace the fuses using the blinkers. If you hit the driver's and... view full answer...
Since the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118412 you have in your 2010 Toyota RAV4 does not have any power now, I recommend checking that the power wire that was run to the battery is not damaged, and that the in-line fuse is not blown. You will also want to check that the wire is routed in a way that it is not near the exhaust or any moving parts that may damage the wire.
If the wiring looks alright and the fuse is not blown then I recommend using a... view full answer...
This sounds like a ground issue. Ground issues can cause all sorts of weird things to occur on a trailer. The first thing you are going to want to do is disconnect the trailer and use a circuit tester like # PTW2979 if needed to test the 4-Way end on the RAV4. You will be testing to make sure you get the proper signals. If the signals are not correct on the 4-Way then check the ground and make sure it is attached to a clean bare metal surface. Moving the ground might also help.
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It sounds like there is a ground issue on the trailer. Typically, when there is erratic taillight behavior it is because something is not grounded correctly on the trailer. Especially since the guys at the trailer rental place tested the 4-way and said it was working correctly.
To rule this out you could try hooking the 4-way of your 2011 Toyota RAV4 to a different trailer and see if the problem persists. If the problem goes away, you know that it was the trailer and the Tow Ready Custom... view full answer...
If it is only the right turn signal that is not working this sounds like ground problem. The ground on the vehicle side that grounds the converter box may need to be moved. Try moving the ground to see if that solves the problem. If not, use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed to test the pins in the connector without the trailer connected.
If the right turn signal works on the 4-Way then the issue is on the trailer. If it does not work then test the green wire that goes into the... view full answer...
It sounds like there is a problem with the trailer wiring that you installed on your RAV4. I would start by removing the trailer connector and checking each wiring connector to make sure a pin was not bent of broken when installing the harness, causing a short.
Next, without the trailer connected, test the wires going into the converter on both sides with a circuit tester to see if power is going into the converter properly with each signal activated and the tail lights on, and coming... view full answer...
This does sound like a ground issue or could possibly be a short internal to the light. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light.
Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces.
The light grounds should... view full answer...
We had the chance to install the Curt Hitch part # C13149 that you referenced on a 2013 Toyota RAV4 that is the same generation as your 2014 model and we found that it fit just fine. I wonder if maybe you tried to use the wrong attachment points on the frame and that is why you had interference with your brake line.
Check out the install video I attached an let me know if you are still having trouble. view full answer...
Since you said recently this problem has been happening, I suspect the problem may be as simple as a loose ground wire or one that has a short. I would first check all of the wire connections on the trailer to make sure there is no build-up of corrosion or a broken wire. If everything checks out okay, I would unplug the harness from the vehicle and using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, check all of the pins on the vehicle harness for function to see if there is an issue on the vehicle... view full answer...
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