Comparing Trailer Hitch Sizes for 2018 Toyota RAV4
Question:
What are the hitch size differences for my 2018 Toyota RAV4 and which would you recommend?
asked by: Charles
Expert Reply:
For your 2018 Toyota RAV4 we have Class II hitches that have 1-1/4 inch openings like the Curt # C12108 and we have what I recommend the Class III 2 inch hitches like the etrailer.com hitch part # E98864. The two attached pictures show either size. The white vehicle is a 2 inch and the blue is 1-1/4 inch.
The reason I prefer the larger size hitch is because more hitch accessories are made for 2 inch hitches and they have much higher towing capacities. The only time a 1-1/4 inch hitch has an advantage is if you need all the ground clearance you can get which is pretty rare.
For trailer wiring then the best option is the Tekonsha kit part # 118578 which has the most reliable converter box of the brands we carry.
I attached a help article on how to pick out a ball mount for you to check out as well.
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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
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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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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