Which Hitches for 2019 Toyota RAV4 can be Used with Weight Distribution and Will Warranty be Voided
Question:
Planning on buying a light weight camper trailer with GVR of 2,700 lbs. Since the RAV4 curb weight is about 3,600 lbs, camper dealer recommends a light weight-distribution setup. 1. Which hitches compatible with this vehicle are rated for weight distribution? 2. Since Toyota does not yet offer an OEM hitch kit, will a third party hitch affect the Toyota warranty in any way?
asked by: Fred J
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Curt Hitch part # C13416 that you referenced is a fit for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 and is rated for use with a weight distribution system as well. The Draw Tite part # DT82QR is also and since it has higher towing capacities it's the hitch I would recommend.
Hitch installs do not void the warranty of a vehicle because of the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act (P.L. 93-637). The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act in short states that manufactures cannot void the entire warranty of a vehicle simply because they installed an aftermarket component.
The Fastway e2 kit part # FA92-00-0450 would be a solid choice for a WD system as well since it has a tongue weight range of up to 450 lbs. For a hitch ball you'd then want the part # 40038 and then to install the ball you'd need a thin walled socket like the # ALL643216.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 200 lbs
- 300 lbs
- Fastway
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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