Recommended Trailer Hitch for a Bike Rack on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Please recommend a trailer hitch for me to use with a bike rack on my 2020 Toyota RAV4. Not sure which is the best option.
asked by: Gayle
Expert Reply:
Out of the available trailer hitches for your 2020 Toyota RAV4 I recommend the Curt # C13416 because it features a 2" hitch which is compatible with more bike racks than the smaller 1-1/4" receivers plus Curt tends to have better welds and a thicker powder coat than Draw-Tite which contributes to a longer-lasting trailer hitch.
If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend the Thule Apex XT which comes in both a 2-bike # TH9024XT and a 4-bike # TH9025XT configuration depending on how many bikes you're needing to transport. I really like the Apex XT because Thule did a great job at making this rack easy and simple to use, it comes with both bike and rack locks, and it weighs about 35 lbs so it is easier to maneuver than other heavier models.
Please note that if any of your bike racks lack a horizontal top tube like what you find on a typical men's bike then you'll need to use an adapter bar like the Thule # TH982XT to ensure that the bike has proper clearance and that it sits level.
Attached are some videos of the trailer hitch, bike rack, and adapter bar for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding 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
- Thule
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 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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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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