Recommended Wiring Kit for Towing with a 2017 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Which of the 3 wiring harnesses that you sell are easiest/best for install for my 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid? Curt, T-one or Hopkins?
asked by: Pete K
Expert Reply:
Out of the Curt # C56350, Tekonsha T-One # 118578, and Hopkins # HM11141820 wiring harness kits for your 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid I highly recommend going with the T-One option. The reason being that we have found the Tekonsha electronic equipment to last longer and work better than many other brands.
The installation is fairly simple and only requires you to plug in the T adapters behind the tail lights, grounding a wire, and then run a hot lead up to the battery. I have attached a video of this kit being installed on a 2016 RAV4 that you can use as a reference.
If you don't already have a trailer hitch installed on your RAV4 then I recommend using the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98864 as it is a Class III hitch with a 2-inch receiver. This will allow you to get more use out of your trailer hitch. An installation video for this has been linked for you to check out as well.
If you plan on towing you will also need a ball mount and hitch ball. The Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball and 2" Drop # C45036 is a great option but you will want to check out the attached helpful article to make sure that it is correct for your towing application.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- 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 T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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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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