Is Drilling or Cutting Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch C13406 on a 2017 Toyota RAV4

Question:

Will it fit the 2017 RAV4 Base LE model without drilling or cutting?

asked by: Wei C

Expert Reply:

There is no drilling, but there is some trimming required to install the Curt trailer hitch # 76134 on your 2017 Toyota RAV4. Trimming or removal of underbody panel and facia is required for installation, but it is minimal. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing an example installation for you.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend 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 have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

To add a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118578 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have included a link to a video showing how the wiring installs as well.

expert reply by: Michael H