Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2014 Toyota RAV4

Question:

I am looking into purchasing a trailer hitch for my toyota rav4 2014 model. I want to be able to tow a uhaul trailer coss country for a move. Should be less than 1500 pounds in the trailer. I have found the following products you produce to install of my vehicle. e98864 118578 I26 Overall my quesion is if you would reccomend the choice I have made for the application I need. I think the hitch meets my requirements but am unsure. Thank you for your time.

asked by: Nick B

Expert Reply:

For a trailer hitch for your 2014 Toyota RAV4 we have the etrailer hitch part # e99864 that you referenced which is a confirmed fit and would work well. This would have been what I would have recommended you since it has great capacities and price so you are on the right track.

Then for trailer wiring the Tekonsha kit part # 118578 that you referenced is the best choice as it is the most reliable option we offer too so it's the way to go. To test this 4-way we have the # I26 that you referenced as well, but I would not necesarrily call this a neccesity.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C