Heat and Exhaust With a Cargo Carrier on a 2017 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Is C18100 cargo carrier safe in terms of the exhaust heat from 2017 Toyota RAV4?
asked by: Jacek W
Expert Reply:
We recommend there be at least 6 inches between the tailpipe and the cargo carrier to avoid heat transfer. In the case of your 2017 Toyota RAV4, the tailpipe is pointed downward, and on most hitch installations, the 19 x 60 Curt Cargo Carrier, part # 18100 will be 6 or more inches away from the vehicle when folded down.
For a 2017 Toyota RAV4 equipped with theetrailer Class III, part # e98864, the 19 x 60 Cargo Carrier will sit 7-1/4 inches to its closest edge, well away from the exhaust.
I've included a video of the 19 x 60 cargo carrier on the pre-facelift 2013 Toyota RAV4 where you can get an idea of where the carrier falls in relation to the vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Aluminum
- CURT
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