Weight Capacity of Curt Trailer Hitch For 2016 Toyota RAV4 For Bike Rack

Question:

What is the weight capacity not towing when this hitch receiver is on a 2016 Toyota RAV4? Will it be able to handle a six-bike rack with five mountain bikes, weight-wise?

asked by: Ginie K

Expert Reply:

It's very likely yes; for a bike rack, the capacity you need to look at with a trailer hitch is the tongue weight capacity. The tongue weight capacity is the maximum weight your bike rack and bikes can weigh when in the hitch, and for the Curt hitch that fits your 2016 Toyota RAV4, the tongue weight capacity is 350 lbs. So if your bike rack and bikes have a combined weight of 350 lbs or less, you can use the Curt hitch, which is the following part number:

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13406

I would imagine the combined weight is less than 350 lbs, but if they happen to weigh more, then you do have an option for a hitch with a higher tongue weight capacity - 525 lbs - that fits your 2016 Toyota RAV4. If you need that extra weight then go with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98864.

expert reply by: Kyle S