Best 2012 Toyota Rav4 Trailer Hitch Options- Video
Hey everybody. Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at our best trailer hitch options for your 2012 Toyota RAV4. So, today we're gonna be looking at four different hitches. Up top, we have the Curt here. Below it, we have the Draw-Tite. more
10/6/2021 2:35:03 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite- Video
Speaker 1: Today in this 2012 Toyota RAV4 we'll be having a look at and showing you how to install the Draw-Tite Class III trailer hitch receiver, part number 75235.Here's what the hitch looks like installed. One of the first things you'll notice about this hitch is that we have a lot clearance around the receiver, which makes this a great hitch to use with bike racks and cargo carriers, which is what we found that many of our customers are purchasing hitches for, for the RAV4.On the side of our receiver you'll find two pin holes. The larger diameter one here, that's our industry standard 5/8th of an inch diameter hitch pin hole to secure your hitch mount accessories. You can pick up a pin and clip separately on our website as part number PC3. Closest to the rear, this smaller hole is for our J-Pin stabilization device. And what that does is take away some inaudible 00:00:45 shape play and rattle inaudible 00:00:47 what is inserted in your receiver. more
10/16/2018 12:36:32 PM
etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4- Video
Speaker 1: Today on this 2012 Toyota RAV4, we'll be having a look at and showing you how to install the eTrailer.com Class Three Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number E98864. Here's what our hitch looks like installed.First thing you'll notice about the hitch is that we have plenty of clearance around our receiver, which makes this a great hitch to use for bike racks and cargo carriers, which is what we found that many of our customers are looking for when they're buying a hitch for the RAV4.Now, one of the unique features about this hitch that's different than other ones on the market is the finish. The eTrailer hitch features a matte black carbide powder coat finish, which is very scratch and rust resistant. A lot of other hitches feature a gloss black powder coat finish, which is easier to scratch and will corrode easier over the course of time.Now, on the side of our receiver, you'll find the industry standard 5/8th of an inch diameter hitch pin hole that you can use a pin and clip, which is available separately on our website, to secure any of your hitch mounted accessories. On the bottom of the hitch is our rolled steel safety chain loops. Now, what's great about these is if you're towing a trailer that has large diameter safety chain hooks like this one, you can still easily clip on and clip off without any issues. more
9/7/2018 10:37:12 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Curt- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota Rav 4, we'll be installing the CURT Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C13149. Here's what our hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the tire carrier is approximately 5 and a half inches. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately 13 and three quarter inches. Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. We're going to first begin here at the driver's side rear of the vehicle. more
5/7/2014 10:52:12 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Curt C12108- Video
Today on our 2014 Toyota Rav4, we'll be installing the Curt Trailer Hitch receiver. Part number C12108. Now here's what our hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. In the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the tire carrier in this case is about 5 1/2 inches. From the top of the opening and the receiver to the ground is approximately 13 1/2 inches. Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. We're going to first begin here at the driver's side rear of the vehicle. We're going to need to remove the tow hook by removing the 2 bolts that hold it in place. Now we will not be reinstalling the tow hook or reusing the hardware. Next we're going to need to remove 2 rubber hangers that support the exhaust. There's 1 here and the other one's right here. Now we'll go ahead and install safety strap before we remove the rubber hangers. Next we're going to go ahead and use a little bit of spray lubricant on each of the rubber exhaust hangers to make them slide off their hanger just a little bit easier. Now we'll go ahead and use a large pry bar to remove each of the rubber exhaust hangers. With the rubber exhaust hangers removed, we can go ahead and lower the exhaust down a little bit to give us a little more working room. Now let's go ahead and point out the 4 inaudible 00:01:41 point locations that we'll be using. more
5/7/2014 10:44:02 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite 75432- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota RAV4, well be installing a Draw Tite hitch part number 75432. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the spare tire, its 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12-12 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
10/23/2012 7:39:32 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Hidden Hitch- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota Rav4 we'll be installing a hidden hitch part number 70785. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receive tube to the ground is 12-1/2 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
10/23/2012 7:38:35 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Draw-Tite 36490- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota RAV4, well be installing a Draw Tite hitch part number 36490. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edges of the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 12-1/2 inches . This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
10/23/2012 7:37:42 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Curt 13509- Video
Today on our 2004 Toyota RAV4 we'll be installing the car hitch part number 13509. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next were going to give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost end of the spare tire is 4-3/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground its 12-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as the draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
10/23/2012 7:36:40 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4 - Curt C12000- Video
Today in our 2012 Toyota Rav4, we'll be installing a car hitch, part number 12000. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go and give you a couple of measurements to assist you selecting accessories for the new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most point to the rear of the vehicle, which is the spare tire is 4-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13 inches. This will assist you selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
10/23/2012 7:35:42 AM
