Expert Answers about Toyota RAV4

• Why Are 2 inch Hitches Made for 2017 Toytoa RAV4
• 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 more accessories made for it like bike racks, ball mounts, and cargo carriers. So you have more options. That's why we offer 2 inch hitches for your 2017 Toyota RAV4 like the # e98864 you referenced or the more hidden # 306-X7219 which only...
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• Where Do I Cut My Bumper to Install an etrailer Hitch on My 2013 Toyota RAV4?
• For your 2013 Toyota RAV4, you will not need to cut the bumper fascia to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit # e98864 if you have a factory bumper. I went ahead and attached a video of an installation of the hitch to a RAV4.
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• Difficulty of Installation of Class III etrailer e98864 on a 2012 Toyota Rav4
• As rated by our manufactures the difficulty level of the Class III etrailer # e98864 hitch install is a 5 out of 10, and is estimated to take about 50 minjutes. According to the directions, which I have attached for your convenience, there is no drilling or cutting required. You will need to temporarily lower the exhaust, which isn't difficult but it does add time to the installation. So, all in all I would say that the install is fairly simple because there is no trimming required...
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• What Tools Do I Need To Be Able To Install The Curt Receiver On My 2019 Toyota RAV4?
• For the installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C66KR on your 2019 Toyota RAV4 Curt requires the following tools. 17mm Socket 19mm Socket 8" Ratchet Extension Ratchet Wrench Torque Wrench rated for at least 100 ft-lbs # ALL944001 19mm Torque Adapter A Nylon Tube Brush # 814092 is recommended to clean out the weld nuts of any excess debris and dirt that are in the threads. I have linked the installation video we have as well as the manufacturer instructions below for you to...
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• Can 2010 Toyota RAV4 be Towed Behind Motorhome
• I pulled up the owners manual of your 2010 Toyota RAV4 and your vehicle is not recommended for flat towing so since your model is a 2wd model you'd need to use a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy # DM9713045 to tow it behind your RV.
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• Can I Tap Into Any 12V Power Source at the Rear of a Toyota RAV4 for Tow Harness Part 118412
• The location that Tow Ready, manufacturer of the harness, and the location that we recommend is the positive battery post. There is not any wiring, readily accessible, in the rear of the RAV4 that can handle the amperage that is drawn through the power wire. Connecting the power wire to any power circuit in the rear of the vehicle can potentially result in a wire being over drawn and damaging the vehicle. Included in the kit is a length of wire to run that power wire up to the engine bay...
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• Does a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2011 Toyota RAV4 Require a Separate Power Wire to the Battery
• The Tow Ready wiring harness, part # 118412, and the Curt wiring harness, part # C56165, that are available for a 2011 Toyota RAV4 will both require a separate power wire be ran to the vehicle battery. The separate power wire is used on many of the newer vehicles, because is getting smaller and more sensitive with generation. Because of the newer wiring, there is more of a chance of running too much current through the smaller wires and causing a circuit to be over drawn, potentially...
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• How to Feed Bolts Into Vehicle Frame When Installing Roadmaster Base Plate on 1999 Toyota Rav 4
• You'd use a fishwire like # C58400 to fish the wire through. Thread the 1/2 inch bolt onto the coiled end of the wire, then slip the square block washer onto the wire. Thread the other end of the wire in through the end of the frame member, and out the hole in the bottom of the frame member about 3 inches back. Then, gently pull the wire so that the carriage bolt pulls through the frame member and out the hole. You might need to jiggle it a bit to get the square portion of the carriage...
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• Do Bottom Hook of Yakima Fullback Use Anchor Mode to Install on 2018 Toyota RAV4
• I checked with Yakima and when installing the Yakima FullBack part # Y02633 on a 2018 Toyota RAV4 you do need to put the lower hooks in anchor mode like you suspected.
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• Hitch Receiver Installation Process for 2021 Toyota RAV4
• Yes, the etrailer Hitch Receiver item # e23ZR you referenced installs into existing weld nuts on your 2021 Toyota RAV4 with four bolts. This hitch receiver is custom fit and will not require any drilling. You will just need to remove the 4 plastic covers that keep the road grime out of the weld nut holes. I have linked an installation video so you can see the process. If you are in need of a wiring kit to control your trailer's lighting functions I recommend the Curt T-One Vehicle Wiring...
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• How to Pull Apart Tail Light Wiring Connectors to Install Trailer Wiring Harness on 2000 Toyota RAV4
• An easy way to learn and practice how to get the factory tail light connectors apart on your 2000 Toyota RAV4 is to push together and pull apart two compatible ends of the wiring harness # C55486. this is because they have the same locking mechanism as found on the vehicle. Basically, there is a little tab on the side of one of the connectors that locks around a nub on the mating connector. Usually a small flat head screwdriver is all you need to pry up the tab (gently) and pull the connectors...
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• Size Thread Tap to Clean Weld Nuts to Install Trailer Hitch on 2014 Toyota RAV4
• The install bolts of the etrailer hitch part # e98864 that you referenced are size M12x1.25 so the size tap you'd need is the M12x1.25. The thread tap route is the best route for cleaning out weld nuts so you are on the right track!
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• Should Right Turn and Brake Functions be Located on the Same Wire on T-One Wiring Harness 118412
• It is the industry standard for the right turn and brake functions to be powered on the green wire on the 4-Way plug, and for the left turn and brake functions to be powered on the yellow wire on the plug. So in short, yes, your right turn and brake signals should be functioning on the same wire. Are you actually having problems with lights not working when you connect your vehicle to your trailer? If you are, please let me know what is happening and I would be glad to help you find...
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• Can Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller Be Installed On a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
• It is possible to install the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller part # RED44FR on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid but it would need to be hardwired. I don't have specific institutions for this vehicle but there would need to be a power wire run to the battery (wherever that is), wire run to the stop light switch circuit (behind brake pedal), wire run to the trailer connector, and wire run to a ground. Please note, you'll need to disconnect the battery before you make the stop light...
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• Does Install of EcoHitch on 2010 Toyota RAV4 Require Bumper Cutting
• While we don't have an install video for the EcoHitch part # 306-X7152 on your 2010 Toyota RAV4 at this time it would have basically the exact same install process as some of the other hitches we carry so you could use one their videos like what is attached to this page as a guide. Trimming of rear bumper would not be needed.
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• How to Activate the 12 Volt Power Circuit of a 7-Way at the Rear of a Vehicle
• If you have a 7-way at the rear of your 2008 Toyota RAV4 this would provide you with a way to supply 12 volt power to your trailer through the 12 volt power circuit. The pin in the 1:00 position should have 12 volts at all times as long as the 7-way is wired up properly. If this pin does not have voltage you can run a length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot), from the positive post of your battery to that pin on your 7-way through a 40 amp breaker like part # 9510.
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• Can the trunk of 2020 RAV 4 be opened when the Hollywood Destination 2 bike rack is folded up?
• I do have a solution that might work for you, but it would require you to go with another hitch bike rack. The rear hatch of your 2020 RAV4 will not be able to open while the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HLY94FR, is attached to your vehicle and in the folded up position. The shank of this rack has 9" rise so your choice of hitch receiver will not make a difference. Unfortunately, this is not going to be just limited to this...
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• Is The Power Wire Required When Installing The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56350?
• The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56350 for your 2014 Toyota RAV4 uses the battery connection to send power to the trailer lights directly off the battery. Older vehicles where the manufacturer put in larger wire than what the tail lights needed prevented the need for these powered modules like are required on todays vehicles with thin wires only providing enough power for the tail lights. This is where a lot of confusion rests as typically a power wire was only ran for a trailer...
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• Install Video for Installing Curt Hitch on 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
• The install video for the Curt hitch part # C56350 can be used as a guide for the hybrid and non-hybrid models of the 2017 Toyota Rav4. We had customers with the hybrid model come back and tell us the video worked great to help them install it on their hybrid.
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• How to Fix Muffler Hitting Trailer Hitch Bolt
• We do have some solutions for you, but I definitely would not grind down any hardware that was used to install the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11416 on your 2016-2018 Honda HR-V. This could compromise the integrity of the hardware and lead to failure in the future. We actually have a helpful article dedicated to resolving this issue as it is very common after trailer hitch installations. The solutions presented include bending the exhaust hanger (for weld-on hangers), repositioning the hanger...
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