2019 Toyota RAV4 Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Towing and a Bike Rack
Question:
Looking for the best option for my 2019 Toy Rav 4. Would like a trailer hitch that can also accommodate a bike rack. Is there one can I can get that will let me do both?
asked by: Angela K
Helpful Expert Reply:
I really like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e23ZR for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 because it has a matte black finish that not only looks better but also has a more durable finish than the classic glossy black finish we see on all of the other trailer hitches.
This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver so it can easily be used for towing a trailer or hauling a bike rack. If you're wanting to do both at the same time then I recommend checking out the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-314 which you can flip upside down and use the lowest receiver for towing and then mount the bike rack in the highest receiver so it sits above the trailer tongue.
I recommend picking up the T-Connector Wiring Kit # C56434 so you can power the lights on your trailer and then if you don't have a bike rack yet the Kuat Beta # B202-2 is a great choice to help prevent overloading the tongue weight rating of the hitch as it only weighs in at 12.6 lbs.
Attached are some videos for you to check out for each product. We also have a variety of ways to transport both a trailer and a bike rack with your RAV4 so if the Gen-Y Hitch looks like it's a bit much I can make some other recommendations as well!
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Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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