Comparing Curt and etrailer Hitches For 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Question:

I am looking for a trailer hitch for my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. It looks like the draw-tite and curt hitch are the same... are there any differences? Do you recommend one over the other?

asked by: George W

Expert Reply:

You are right that both the etrailer Hitch # e23ZR and Curt # C13416 for your 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid do look pretty much the exact same, and honestly these hitches have quite a bit in common.

Both hitches have a hidden crosstube meaning once installed the only visible part is the receiver itself as shown in the included picture of the # C13416, and both hitches have a 2" receiver which is the most ideal due to it having the most available accessories.

These hitches both have a very similar tongue weight and trailer weight rating with the etrailer having 675lbs tongue weight and 4500lb trailer weight compared to the Curt's 600lb tongue weight and 4000lb trailer weight.

With these similarities in mind I recommend going with the Curt # C13416 for a few key reasons. The Curt hitch is made here in the USA so it is very high quality as you would expect, and we have found the powder coat finish Curt uses is the toughest on the market leading to the hitch looking great and staying rust free for years to come.

If you will be towing a trailer with your RAV4 Hybrid you will need to add a vehicle wiring harness # C56434, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.