Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Toyota RAV4
Question:
I just got a 2023 Toyota Rav4. Can you tell me what I need to tow a small trailer.
asked by: Marky
Expert Reply:
Congrats on the new vehicle! To add a hitch to your 2023 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13416. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and bolts to your RAV4 with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper. This leaves only the 2" receiver visible.
The Curt Hitch item # C13416 has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 600 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch has plenty of capacity to pull your small trailer.
I have linked a couple of pictures below along with an installation video so you can see what this hitch looks like when installed.
Since you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56434 and a ball mount kit item # C45534. I also recommend using the No-Drill Mount Bracket item # 18136 to secure the 4-way connector to your hitch. This will put it in an easy to reach spot and prevent the risk of it falling onto the road.
Products Referenced in This Question
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 4 Round
- 5 Round
- 6 Round
- Tow Ready
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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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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