Recommended Hitch for 2018 Toyota RAV4

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I wanted to know what was the best hitch for the Toyota Rav 4 2018 under 200$

asked by: Ishan B

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For your 2018 Toyota RAV4 we have both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, all shown on the linked page, but the specific one I recommend is the 2-inch USA-made etrailer model # e98864 because of its combination of a friendly price, simple no-drill installation and hefty weight capacity. It also offers a nice matte black finish that looks good. I linked an installation video and the written instructions for this hitch.

If towing is in your plans I suggest the 4-pole wiring harness # 118578 from Tekonsha because it has the highest current capacity of all available kits. Installation is shown in the linked video. For a complete ball mount and hitch ball kit you might also consider # 989900 which includes two ball mounts and two hitch balls for flexibility to tow trailers with different size couplers.

If your use for the hitch is to add a bike rack like # TH9058 or a cargo carrier then this 2-inch etrailer hitch will still be an excellent choice.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

This is a great question. There are two main reasons people prefer the 2 inch trailer hitch size over the smaller 1-1/4 inch. One being the higher capacities like you mentioned but the other is that since this is the most popular hitch size there are…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 5

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 8

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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Answer 9

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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Answer 10

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 12

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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