Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2016 Toyota RAV4 Video

I have a solution for you to add a hitch with a hidden cross tube on your 2017 Toyota RAV4, but the Draw-Tite hitch you were looking at is not a confirmed fit on your vehicle. The best solution for a hidden style hitch is the EcoHitch #306-X7219,…

I reached out to my contact at Tekonsha and they confirmed that the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118578 will fit the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The complete install video on the 2018 Toyota RAV4 is attached to this…

In order to tow a trailer with your 2017 Toyota Rav4, you will need a trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness, and ball mount with hitch ball. For this, I recommend using the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98864 as this hitch receiver has the…

The U-Haul 5x8 Cargo Trailer has a suggested coupler height of 18". Therefore, you'll want to take this measurement and subtract this from the distance from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver on the vehicle. The difference…

Step 11 of the trailer wiring harness part #118578 that you referenced indicates that you have to disconnect the negative post of your vehicle's battery temporarily. You would lose some radio presets doing this but nothing permanent would get…

It is always a good idea to disconnect a battery terminal before installing any electrical device, including a wiring harness, on any vehicle. It is likely that our video team just edited that specific step from the video. Since Curt 4-pole harness…

Trailer hitch installs and trailer wiring installs are totally separate processes. It wouldn't be a situation where "well, you're already half way there may as well do the wiring too." So if you wanted to start with a hitch now like…

For your 2017 Toyota RAV4 SE the Curt Hitch #C13149 is a confirmed fit and would work well for you. What we have found is that if you kick to either side of the hitch opening the hands free liftgate will still function with the hitch installed. I…

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".

Theetrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e98864 trailer hitch will give you the highest towing capacity for your 2017 Toyota RAV4. This hitch has a matte black powder coat finish over a protective…

There are a few trailer hitch options for the 2017 Toyota Rav4. All the available systems are confirmed to fit the Hybrid models as well. I recommend the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch #C13149. This is a 2 inch receiver opening with a 525…

Out of the Curt #C56350, Tekonsha T-One #118578, and Hopkins #HM11141820 wiring harness kits for your 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid I highly recommend going with the T-One option. The reason being that we have found the Tekonsha electronic equipment to…