Best Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack For a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Carry 2 E-Bikes With Fenders

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I just got a 2021 Toyota RAV4 and we need to be able to carry our 2 ebikes with us to the ride trail. Each bike weigh 50lbs and they have fenders on both the front and rear wheels. What hitch and bike rack do you recommend we use to carry the ebikes?

asked by: Hank A

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I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e23ZR for your 2021 Toyota RAV4. This receiver is our easiest to install as it bolts to the existing weld nuts that are already in the frame rails of your RAV4. The receiver is painted in a matte black powder coat so that it will blend in better with the undercoating and plastic trim panels that you have. When we installed this receiver on a 2021 RAV4 in our shop we found the height of the receiver to be 12-1/2" to the inside top portion of the receiver tube and 5-1/2" from the hitch pin center hole to the rear of the bumper.

For a bike rack I recommend the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH903202 to carry your e-bikes. This rack can support 2 bikes up to 65lbs per bike. The rack is 8" from the center of the hitch pin to the upright bar which will give you 2-1/2" of clearance between the bike rack and your RAV4. It holds the bikes in place by the frame with its adjustable mount arms and wheel straps. The included straps will fit up to a 3" wide tire, or you can use the Fat Bike Straps # TH985101 to hold a tire up to 4-11/16" wide. When loading your bikes the rack includes a 36" long ramp that will help to load the bikes, if you find that it still difficult to load you can get a Extra-Long Loading Ramp # TH933402 that is 53" long.

I do recommend installing a Curt Wiring Harness # C56434 so that you will be able to use Auxiliary Lights # C53201 with your bike rack. This will ensure that the drivers behind you will be able to see an unobstructed set of tail lights when you have your bikes loaded. With the 4-way connector you will also be able to control the lights on most small trailers if you ever have the need to haul some larger items with your RAV4.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 2

I looked up the differences between the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited models and the Adventure model like the one we installed the Curt hitch part #C13416 and Draw Tite #DT82QR and there isn't a height difference so you'd have the same…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Yes, your kick sensor for your hands free liftgate will still work after installing a Class III receiver on your 2024 Toyota RAV4 XSE. I have linked an install video near the bottom of the page for our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e23ZR being…

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Answer 7

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 8

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 11

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 12

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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