Tongue Weight Capacity Of A 2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium AWD And Recommended Cargo Carrier
Question:
Hi, Im looking at purchasing a hitch carrier basket for hunting. I own a 22 rav4 xle premium awd. Online says the tongue capacity is 150lbs. Is that all Id be able to put into the carrier? I figure its not a dynamic load like a trailer would be so the capacity may be higher? I also installed eibach Leveling Springs which I hear may help with sag/tongue weight. I just dont want to purchase a hitch mount and carrier if it wont serve my purpose. Thanks
asked by: Shane
Expert Reply:
My first thought was "150 lbs seems like a pretty low tongue weight capacity". Based on what I can see online though, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium AWD does indeed have a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 150 lbs. So while you certainly could use the 22x60 Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier # FHG49ZR, you would only be able to put 125 lbs of gear (or deer) onto the carrier. We have to factor in the weight of the carrier itself which is 25 lbs, leaving you with 125 lbs of capacity to work with.
That being said, if you must have a hitch mounted cargo carrier, the 22x60 Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier # FHG49ZR will definitely be your best bet, since it is so lightweight.
While the leveling springs you added should help with sagging, they will not increase the vehicles tongue weight capacity. So even with springs added, we cannot recommend exceeding the manufacturers specified capacities.
Products Referenced in This Question
22x60 Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 22 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Aluminum
- Flint Hill Goods
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
22x60 Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 22 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Aluminum
- Flint Hill Goods
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: cargo carrier
- Shop: Flint Hill Goods 22" x 49" Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitch
- Shop: Let's Go Aero D-Ring Tie-Down Anchors for Cargo Carriers - Bolt On - 800 lbs - Qty 4
- Shop: 23" x 51" UWS Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Video: etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2019 Honda CR-V
- Video: Flint Hill Goods Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2019 Honda CR-V FHG27ZR
- Shop: SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Square Crossbars - Steel - 45-1/2" Long
- Shop: Replacement T-Bolts for Yakima Universal Mount Crossbar Clamp - Qty 2
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Q&A: Required Fascia Trimming to Install etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98848 on 2020 Honda CR-V
- Q&A: Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2024 Honda CR-v
- Q&A: Comparing 2" Trailer Hitches for 2020 Honda CR-V
- Q&A: What Can Help Control the Bouncing and Shaking Seen on Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Search Results: e98848
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Search Results: 68149
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Video: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar Review
- Search Results: 44649
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Video: Tow Ready 4-Pole Mounting Bracket Installation
- Q&A: Replacement 5 Leaf Slipper Spring for a Tandem Axle Dump Trailer with Two 6K Axles
Gilbert
5/26/2024
Hi there. Do you also have to factor the weight of the hitch and further reduce the weight that's left for you to carry? Thanks.