Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Toyota RAV4 for Yakima Bike Rack

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I have the Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Tilting, Will the trailer hitch etrailer e98864 fit it, and or is it the best choice? Thanks,

asked by: David H

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For your 2016 Toyota Rav4 the etrailer hitch part # e98864 would be your best choice for a hitch for carrying your Yakima DoubleDown. This hitch will fit well and work great with the bike rack plus has the best price so it's the hands-down best option.

I attached an install video as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The etrailer Class III Hitch Receiver Hitch #e98864 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2016 Toyota RAV4. For the 2016 (to current) model years of the RAV4, there is actually a unique series of installation steps that deal…

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For your 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #e98864. This hitch will not require you to trim any visible parts like fascia, but may require trimming or removal of underbody…

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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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The most ground clearance offered with a trailer hitch for a 2015 Toyota RAV4 is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13406. This hitch has a hidden design so the receiver tube will be tucked up under the bumper as close as possible giving you the…

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When we installed the Draw Tite hitch part #e98864 you referenced on a similar 2007 Toyota RAV4 we found that from the center of the hitch pin out to the furthest point out on the rear spare measured 7 inches. So basically, as long as your bike rack…

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There are a couple key differences between the round tube Curt #C13149 and the square tube Curt #C13406, but from what I could find out, the maximum towing capacity of a 2016 RAV4 is 1,500 pounds, which will make the tongue weight capacity 150 pounds…

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Both the Curt #C13382 and the etrailer #e98912 hitch are a 2" Class III hitch receiver that will provide a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs. You are correct, they are an identical hitch but our…

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For your 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the etrailer hitch part #e98864 is a confirmed fit and would work well. With the appearance panel you have the choice of removing it all together or trimming it to allow the hitch fit. It really serves no other…

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Answer 9

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98864 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit the Adventure sub model of your 2018 Toyota RAV4. The hitch is designed so that the receiver portion will sit just below the rear bumper and won't…

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98864 is a confirmed fit for a 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE. It's a great bolt-on option with no drilling or welding required. It comes with everything needed for installation except common hand tools.

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For your 2018 Toyota RAV4 I highly recommend the Curt Class III Max Frame #C13406 because it features the sleek hidden crosstube design that you're looking for where only the 2 inch receiver is visible from behind the vehicle. I have attached a…

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The only concealed cross tube trailer hitch we offer for a 2018 Toyota RAV4 is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7219. This trailer hitch features a bolt-on, no drill install with 2" receiver that can be used for towing or…

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