etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Toyota RAV4 Video

You do not want to modify the hitch or vehicle to get the hitch to fit. Doing so can do more harm than good. There are a couple of things you can try. First, try starting the installation with the bolt hole that is giving you trouble. It could be…

The install bolts of the etrailer hitch part #e98864 that you referenced are size M12x1.25 so the size tap you'd need is the M12x1.25. The thread tap route is the best route for cleaning out weld nuts so you are on the right track!

I checked with Aliner for availability of key number SM103 and and they do still have some keys for that lock. You can contact them directly for a replacement key. I sent their phone contact information to you. If you ever decide to replace the whole…

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…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

Since the Curt #C13149 Class III trailer hitch you referred to is a fit for 2006 to present RAV4 models, I'll assume yours falls within that range of model years. The tow hook, if present, is on the driver's side frame rail just forward of…

The Curt Hitch part #C13149 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Toyota RAV4. You can't reuse the install hardware since the bolts are considered one-time-use. You would need the part #RHK to get new hardware. On the product page you would just need…

A lift or jack stands would certainly make things a bit easier but you should be able to install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #C13149 on your 2016 Toyota RAV4 without them. This is a pretty simple bolt-on installation and the only difficulty you…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13149 is a confirmed fit for 2006 to 2018 Toyota RAV4 models with the exception of electric models. Your exhaust will need to be lowered but it should simply bolt into place unless…

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".

If you want to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13182 on your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will use M14 bolts that are grade 5 as well as compatible flat washers. That is the replacement for what is…

I spoke with my Curt representative, who tells me that using the hitch as a lifting point is not recommended, as the hitch is not intended or designed for this purpose. According to the owners manual for the 2013 Rav4, the only recommended jacking…