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Which Trailer Hitch For a 2016 Toyota RAV4 Does not Require a Stabilizer Strap for Bike Racks  

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Looking at this post and comparing the Draw-Tite with the Curt Hitch, what are the special requirements that the Curt has for bike mounts? I am asking respective to 2016 Hybrid Rav4 Limited. Thanks

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Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using some of their lower capacity hitches to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well.

Because of that I would recommend you go with the ettrailer part # e98864 as it does not have that same strap requirement. The Curt hitch part # C13149 is also a fit for your vehicle, but since it is a Class III hitch with higher capacities it does not have the strap requirement either. The Class II hitch for your vehicle # C12108 that you referenced would have the strap requirement. I would always recommend the class III hitch anyway.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

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