Parts Needed for Hitch Installation and a 2 Bike Thule Rack on a 2006 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Hello, I would like to install a hitch and ball mount for a 2-bike thule rack on my 2006 Toyota Rav4. What I believe 3 parts do I need exactly for this? thank you!
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
I would recommend the etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch, item # e98864, for your RAV4. Class III hitches will accept most any accessories out there and are super sturdy for carrying bikes and towing.
Thule has several bike racks that will work in a two inch hitch, see link. I personally like the platform style racks, because they protect the bikes and the rear of the vehicle and offer a very easy to load and secure connection at the rear of the vehicle. The Thule Doubletrack Pro XT, item # TH92BJ, would be an excellent choice.
If you need a ball mount, for towing, the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount, item # AMSC2, is the most popular 2 inch ball mount we carry, and will work great for you. Along with this ball mount you will need a Pin and Clip, item # PC3, and a properly sized hitch ball, item # 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or item # 63845, (2 inch diameter).
Finally, if you will be towing you will need a wiring harness for the trailer lighting. The T-One Wiring Harness, item # 118412, is the correct wiring for the 2006 Toyota Rav 4. I have included a couple of help articles and several videos for addition info.
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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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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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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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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - 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
- etrailer
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