Expert Answers about Toyota RAV4

• Best Trailer Wiring Harness for 2018 Toyota RAV4
• The wiring harness I recommend for your 2018 Toyota RAV4 is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118578 because it is easy to install on your RAV4; you will only need to plug it into connection points in your rear cargo area and run a hot lead to your battery. Additionally, you can have faith in how dependable this harness is because its manufacturer, Tekonsha, has a very strong reputation for creating quality wiring products. As such, this harness also...
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• Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2018 Toyota RAV4
• Yes, we have the Firestone Coil Rite kit part # F4174 which is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Toyota RAV4 and would be exactly what you are looking for. The bags of this kit fit into the rear coil suspension of your vehicle and will allow you to inflate them to an air pressure that gets rid of the sag that you have. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2010 Toyota RAV4. You may also want the Firestone Air Command Compressor kit part # F2158 which will allow you to easily...
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• Does The Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier Or The Yakima ShowDown Make It Easier To Load Kayaks
• It is correct you will need at least 4" of bar overhang to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 or Yakima ShowDown Kayak # Y04081 so that the lift assist does not touch the vehicle during the loading process. For the roof rack on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 I recommend the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216 which are aerodynamic bars that attach to the raised side rails of the Toyota and measure 58" long so will provide plenty enough overhang for the lift assist features. The Malone...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation/Comparison for 2018 Toyota RAV4 to Carry Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Rack
• Yes, both the Curt hitch part # C13149 and the etrailer # e98864 that fit your 2018 Toyota RAV4 will work great with the Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Rack for 2 inch hitches # Y36FR. Another great option is the Curt # C13406 which is more hidden than the option mentioned as only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper. It does a have a more in depth install as a tradeoff though.
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• Trailer Hitch Clearance for 2018 Toyota RAV4
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12108 has a hitch pin hole to outer bumper clearance of 3-1/4 inches so it will be great for bike racks and has a ground clearance of 11-1/2 inches. This hitch also requires the use of a stabilization strap # 18050 for extra stability and safety.
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• Can A 2020 Toyota RAV-4 Support 250lb Tongue Weight With Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver
• It sounds like you have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13416 installed on your 2020 Toyota RAV-4. The Curt # C13416 has a maximum tongue weight rating of 600lbs, which is enough to support the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier W/ Ramp # e98873 you are looking at which weighs 58lbs with a 200lb scooter but your vehicle may not allow for that much tongue weight. I was able to find your vehicle's owners manual and if your RAV-4 has the factory tow package you will have a maximum tongue weight...
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• What If a Proportional Brake Controllers Sensor Fails?
• If a proportional brake controller, like my personal favorite the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 were to have a sensor fail, there is a backup option with the manual override, but this is an extremely reliable brake controller that I haven't heard of failing sensors on. The integrated internal inertia sensor will normally help by sending a proportional amount of braking to your trailer. So unlike time-delayed controllers that send the same amount of preset power at the allocated time delay...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2011 Toyota RAV4
• To add a trailer hitch and wiring harness to your 2011 Toyota RAV4 you can use etrailer Class III trailer hitch # e98864 for the hitch. I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Toyota RAV4 to Carry Thule T2 Bike Rack
• All of the 2 inch hitches we offer for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 would have the needed pin depth to carry your Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH83JV but the one I recommend the highest for your vehicle is the Curt part # C13416 that you referenced as it has the highest weight capacity, the shortest install time, and is mostly hidden due to the concealed crosstube. I attached an install video link and picture for you to check out as well.
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• Sway Control Recommendation for Vehicle with 1-1/4 inch Hitch
• We have friction sway control units that will work great to prevent the type of sway you are describing. For that the Curt part # 17200 would be a really great option. You'd use the bracket part # RP26005 installed on your hitch ball and then you'd be set. Friction sway control was designed to fight the exact type of sway you mentioned that is caused by wind from passing semis or just high winds in general. Proper trailer loading makes the biggest difference in preventing sway as well....
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• Lightweight 4-Bike Platform Rack That Works With Kids Bikes
• Okay, so we have a couple options for a 4-bike platform hitch rack that is going to work with kids' bikes, and the feature I'm going to focus on here is "lightweight." For that, by far the best option is from Hollywood Racks: - Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # HR4000 The Destination is going to be the easiest 4-bike platform rack to handle by a long shot, and the reason for this it weighs just 42 lbs. This is at least 20 lbs lighter, and in some cases, 40 or 50 lbs...
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• Weight of Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier
• The Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier # FSTC1000301 wighs in at about 6 lbs. If you don't already have a tongue weight scale then I recommend picking up our Scale # e99044 because it makes everything easier, plus it weighs under 5 lbs so you can easily take it with you to make sure you have your trailer loaded the best way every single time.
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• Compatibility of Rhino Rack RRSEG Ladder Slides with Slot in Top of Malone MPG215 Crossbars
• The channels set in the top of the Malone crossbars measure 13/16 wide by 1/4 inch deep. The opening is 7/16 of an inch wide. This is similar enough to the dimensions of the same slots in Rhino Racks crossbars, so the # RRSEG ladder slides will work on the Malone crossbars. I've linked to videos featuring the Ladder Slides as well as the Malone # MPG215 AirFlow2 Roof Rack.
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• Comparing Thule Rapid Crossroad Feet and Yakima TimberLine Towers for a 2015 Toyota RAV4
• During the initial installation the Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 are going to be quicker/easier to install than the Yakima TimberLine Towers # Y33TR but that's simply because Yakima has some extra initial adjustments in the feet to help ensure that the crossbars are sitting level where the Thule feet don't have that feature. After you get everything set with the Yakima feet though the installation for both the Thule and Yakima systems will be almost identical. I personally prefer...
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• Will Trailer Hitch Installed on 2018 Toyota RAV4 Affect Hands Free Liftgate Sensors
• In regards to the hands free sensor of your 2018 Toyota RAV4 the hitches we offer like the # e98864 will limit the functionality of them. You will most likely be able to kick your foot to either side of the hitch for the function to still work but in some cases you may lose the entire function.
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• Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver for Carrying Bike Rack on 2007 Toyota Rav4
• We do have hitches that are a fit for a 2007 Toyota Rav4, but the # C13406 you'd asked about is a fit for a later generation of the vehicle and wouldn't be compatible with your 2007 model. For your 2007 model, I'd actually recommend the Curt Class III, part # C13149. The hitch is reasonably priced, and in my experience, I've seen that the quality of the powder coat finish used by Curt is a tiny bit better than Draw-Tite. The hitch is assembled in the USA, which is also a good thing. I've...
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• How Far Does the Inno Aero Crossbar System for Bare Roofs Sit Above the Roof
• The Inno Aero Crossbar System part # INXB108-115, part # INXS200, and part # INK646 while installed will be around 4" tall when measuring from the roof to the top of the crossbar but I don't have any exact measurements for you as this is not a figure the manufacturer provides. I was however able to come up with the above using the height of the mounting foot, mounting foot pad, and crossbar. I have attached a photo of the height for you on a 2018 Toyota RAV4 as well as an install video.
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• Difference Between 50 and 58 inch Malone Aero Crossbar Roof Racks for 2015 Toyota RAV4
• Malone does have their 50 inch crossbar rack part # MPG215 that fits your 2015 Toyota RAV4 with raised rails as well as the 58 inch version part # MPG216 like you mentioned. So the longer option gives you more crossbar space for roof top accessories and would be the way to go if you need the absolute most space you can get. The downside being that you might not like the way the longer bars look, they might be so long that you could bump your head on them accidentally getting in and out...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
• For your 2019 Toyota RAV4 hybrid we have the EcoHitch part # EH97FR which has great weight capacities, is made in the USA, and from all recycled metals if that's something that you value. For a similar option that is a better value the Curt hitch part # C13416 is a similar design that is also mostly hidden and has great towing capacities. Then for trailer wiring the Curt kit part # C56434 has a very easy install and a very reliable converter box.
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• How to Determine if Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack Will Clear Rear Bumper of Vehicle Folded Up
• Yes the Yakima OnRamp # Y36FR will fit and clear the rear of your 2017 Toyota RAV4 when folded up with the # C13149 that you referenced. The hitch has 5 inches from the pin hole to the outer most edge of the rear bumper whereas the OnRamp has 8 inches of clearance between the pin hole and the nearest portion of the rack when folded up and 13 inches when folded down.
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