Parts Needed to Equip 2015 Toyota RAV4 for Towing Rented Utility Trailer
Question:
I am trying to install a hitch to my 2015 Rav4 4AWD and want to know which will be the best hitch to get. Here is the info of the trailer I will be pulling: 6x12 Cargo Trailer Rental Must have 1-7/8inch or, 2inch hitch ball 3,500 lbs. minimum Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25 Features Lowest deck Softest ride Padded rub rails Automatic hydraulic surge brake Capacity Volume: up to 396 cu. ft. Max load: 2,480 lbs. Gross vehicle weight: 4,400 lbs. max. Empty weight: 1,920 lbs.
asked by: Kenia
Expert Reply:
For towing you will want to install a 2-inch Class III hitch on your 2015 Toyota RAV4. I suggest Curt # C13149 along with ball mount # C45030 and 2-inch hitch ball # 63845. For a wiring harness for the trailer's lights you can use kit # 118578 which will plug in at your taillights and provide protection for the car's own internal wiring in the event of a short on the rented trailer.
Installation videos for the hitch and harness and some helpful articles are linked for you to assist your installation.
I also included an article with tips for towing a trailer. Be sure to check your RAV4 owner's manual for any guidance regarding towing and be sure not to exceed the vehicle's capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-1/4" Drop - 7-5/8" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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