Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota RAV4

Question:

I am looking to purchase a trailer hitch and trailer wiring for my 2012 Toyota RAV4. I have decided upon the Curt Class III trailer hitch based on your website. However, I am trying to decide the Tow Ready and the Curt wiring kits. Can you provide a recommendation based on my vehicle, ease of installations, component quality, etc.? Thanks!

asked by: Jacob F

Expert Reply:

The Curt Class III hitch part # C13149 is a great choice for a hitch for your 2012 Toyota RAV4. For a wiring kit I like to recommend the Tow Ready harnesses like the part # 118412 as they tend to be a little more reliable than the Curt units. This harness is confirmed as a fit for you vehicle and would work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

I also attached an install video for the hitch for you to check out as well.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C