Where is Tow Hook That Has to Be Removed to Install Trailer Hitch on Toyota Rav4

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Where is the tow hook that screws into the bumper stored in toyota rav4.

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The tow hook should be on the driver's side on the frame. The tow hook is secured by two bolts and is bolted on between the bumper and the tire. Check out the picture I made which shows the location of the tow hook and as well as the video I have linked which shows the tow hook being removed from a 2013 Toyota Rav4.

The tow hook is not a load-bearing part of the vehicle and removing it will not compromise the vehicle at all.

All vehicles have some sort of tie down and for the most part they are used to secure the vehicle to the transport carrier that takes them from the factory to the dealerships. If for some reason the vehicle needed to be pulled from behind, you could tie off to the trailer hitch.

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Answer 1

Since the Curt #C13149 Class III trailer hitch you referred to is a fit for 2006 to present RAV4 models, I'll assume yours falls within that range of model years. The tow hook, if present, is on the driver's side frame rail just…

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Answer 2

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH12G will be the same 42-1/4 inch width whether or not it is folded; as for the length it will measure 17-1/8 inches from the the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest part of the carrier and will measure 24-7/8 inches…

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Answer 3

9 inches of ground clearance will be adequate for most situations. If you need the drop that the part #17120 provides to tow your trailer level that would be the priority over ground clearance. This shank does not drop down too far so there…

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Answer 4

We have the Thule Force XT part #TH6356B which is 24-3/4 inches wide and has 11 cubic feet of cargo space. This would easily be narrow enough to also accommodate a kayak carrier. For that we have the Yakima JayLow part #Y04073 which is a J-style.…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 8

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 9

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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