How Much Fascia Trimming During Installation of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C13406

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I have a 2018 Toyota Rav4. In the instructions it says to trim the rear facia 4inch in the middle , and 1inch from the edge of the facia. In your videos, it looks like you are cutting way more than 1inch Plus I have the Adventure trim package that has a more corrugated look. I cant seem to find any extra info on this. So I guess My main question is when you install this particular hitch on the 2018 Toyota Rave4 How much of the facia to you remove. Putting this info in the videos would be really helpful as well. Thanks,

asked by: Jason E

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When installing the Curt # C13406 you're going trim the fascia about 4" x 1-3/4". I've linked the instruction video of the installation of this hitch so you can check out the process.

expert reply by: Erik B

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The hitch for your 2018 Toyota Rav4 that has the best ground clearance is the Curt part #C13406 as it sits the highest and also because only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper which means turning into an elevation change like a steep…

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Yes, we do. I recommend Curt, part #C13406. It's a fit for all of the 2018 RAV4's including the Hybrid model like you have. I like how the crosstube is hidden behind the RAV4's bumper and all you see is the receiver tube…

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The EcoHitch part #306-X7219 that you referenced weighs 42 lbs and the Curt part #C13406 weighs34 lbs so there really isn't a significant difference. Also worth noting is that the weight of hitches do not count against the towing capacity of…

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For your 2018 Toyota RAV4 I highly recommend the Curt Class III Max Frame #C13406 because it features the sleek hidden crosstube design that you're looking for where only the 2 inch receiver is visible from behind the vehicle. I have attached…

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Answer 5

As far as the maximum gross towing weight rating of your 2013 Toyota RAV4, you are correct that it is only rated for 1,500 pounds. For the hitch construction, the particular 2" hitches that are available for a 2013 RAV4 also fit newer models…

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For your 2018 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13406. This is the same size hitch receiver as anything that fits the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee so if your bike rack fit your Jeep it will…

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The keyless entry sensor on your 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is located under the rear bumper on the passenger side of the vehicle. The installation instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13406 state to move this under the cross tube…

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The Curt hitch part #C13406 and EcoHitch part #306-X7219 are both a confirmed fit for your 2018 Toyota RAV4 and will provide a trailer hitch that has a concealed crosstube making it less visible than most hitches overall. The key differences are…

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Answer 9

The correct size tread tap that would be needed for the weld nuts on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 when installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13149 is 12 mm x 1.25".

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Answer 10

There is a trailer hitch receiver that is going to give your 2016 Toyota RAV4 a bit more clearance than the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13149 you currently have installed, which is another hitch from Curt: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13406 When…

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The trimming of the rear fascia on the Toyota RAV4's is slightly different from the 2013-2015 models and the 2016 and 2017 models. I attached a video of the 2017 for you.

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Curt confirms that their 2-inch Class III hitch model #C13149 also fits the hybrid version of your 2016 Toyota RAV4. The installation process for a 2016 RAV4 is shown in the linked video. Written instructions for this hitch are also provided. This…

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