Excellent video, but the install is even easier than shown in one small way. You don't need to pull the four 12mm bolts to lower the exhaust. Those side mounts also have rubber isolators that pop off with a push of the thumb (no need for that pry bar at all). Other than that, I did this exactly as shown today but from the floor with jack stands. Same class 3 hitch from etrailer on a new XSE Hybrid. Working alone, it took me less than an hour. Thank you for the excellent instruction video!
You're very welcome, thanks for the tip! You don't really need to lower the exhaust, we did it so viewers could get a better look at what's going on... www.etrailer.com/tv-install-curt-trailer-hitch-2023-toyota-rav4-c13416.aspx
Install seems simple enough for most people with the proper tools. To allow additional ground clearance. To bad your receiver isn’t inline with the frame. Then, all you would require. Is a hole cutout in the bumper.
That would be nice, but there's a lot going on behind the rear bumper, and it would be difficult to fit a hitch in there that had a receiver that would exit through the bumper like some OEM hitches do. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Very easy install took about 20 min. It would have been 10 with a ratcheting 19 wrench. I did not drop the exaust either. Saved over 800 with what toyota quoted me
The area directly next to the receiver tube will block the sensors, but if you wave your foot 12 or so inches to either side and a little further back than you're used to, the sensors will pick up the movement and open the hatch for you. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Toyota/RAV4/2023/C13416.html
Are you speaking of the power wire for the # C56434 trailer wiring harness? If so, we don't recommend connecting that wire to anywhere other than the positive battery terminal. Installing it in that manner helps isolate the vehicle's wiring system from any short circuits that might happen in the trailer wiring. www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Toyota/RAV4/2023/C56434.html
I did manage to get it up in an angle, Farley, easy without dropping the back muffler hanger. I do regret not having a wrechet wrench past a 18mm lol 😂😂😂 thank you for the install video.
Look at the side of the frame member very closely, sometimes the manufacturer covers the holes with stickers that are the same color as the underside of the vehicle, so they're not easy to see.... www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
My main concern is that the hitch is rated for 600lbs tongue weight, but will that hitch still be able to carry a dirt bike or scooter weighing around 200+lbs?
The hitch itself has a 600 lb tongue weight, but you'll be limited by the actual tongue weight capacity of the vehicle itself, which is a maximum of 385 lbs. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Once the Curt # C13416 hitch is installed, you have about 10 inches of ground clearance under the lowest point of the hitch. Hope that helps!! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Hi. I was working for 3 hours today... and I failed.. I'm going to try again next time. The reason I failed... Both sides won't go in at the same time.. If you fasten the bolt on one side The trailer hitch on the other side is not going in.. No matter how hard I try, I can't... I ask for your help.
Excellent video, but the install is even easier than shown in one small way. You don't need to pull the four 12mm bolts to lower the exhaust. Those side mounts also have rubber isolators that pop off with a push of the thumb (no need for that pry bar at all). Other than that, I did this exactly as shown today but from the floor with jack stands. Same class 3 hitch from etrailer on a new XSE Hybrid. Working alone, it took me less than an hour. Thank you for the excellent instruction video!
You're very welcome, thanks for the tip! You don't really need to lower the exhaust, we did it so viewers could get a better look at what's going on...
www.etrailer.com/tv-install-curt-trailer-hitch-2023-toyota-rav4-c13416.aspx
Thanks for the video. What about the electrical plug? How to connect it to the existing wiring of the car?
Install seems simple enough for most people with the proper tools.
To allow additional ground clearance. To bad your receiver isn’t inline with the frame. Then, all you would require. Is a hole cutout in the bumper.
That would be nice, but there's a lot going on behind the rear bumper, and it would be difficult to fit a hitch in there that had a receiver that would exit through the bumper like some OEM hitches do.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Thanks, this answered a lot of my questions.
We're glad we could help, let us know if you have any other questions...
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Very easy install took about 20 min. It would have been 10 with a ratcheting 19 wrench. I did not drop the exaust either. Saved over 800 with what toyota quoted me
That's awesome! Anytime you can pull one over on the stealership, it's a good thing!
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
thank you for this video
You're very welcome, we're glad we could help! What are you planning on using the hitch for?
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Will the hands free sensor to open the rear hatch still work?
The area directly next to the receiver tube will block the sensors, but if you wave your foot 12 or so inches to either side and a little further back than you're used to, the sensors will pick up the movement and open the hatch for you.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Toyota/RAV4/2023/C13416.html
Can the hot wire that you run to the battery, just be spliced in to an existing wire that is hot with KOEO ?
Are you speaking of the power wire for the # C56434 trailer wiring harness? If so, we don't recommend connecting that wire to anywhere other than the positive battery terminal. Installing it in that manner helps isolate the vehicle's wiring system from any short circuits that might happen in the trailer wiring.
www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Toyota/RAV4/2023/C56434.html
Nice 👍
Thank you!
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
I did manage to get it up in an angle, Farley, easy without dropping the back muffler hanger. I do regret not having a wrechet wrench past a 18mm lol 😂😂😂 thank you for the install video.
Nice work! We're glad you liked the video!
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Anyone ever have experience the holes not being there on the right hand side?
Look at the side of the frame member very closely, sometimes the manufacturer covers the holes with stickers that are the same color as the underside of the vehicle, so they're not easy to see....
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
My main concern is that the hitch is rated for 600lbs tongue weight, but will that hitch still be able to carry a dirt bike or scooter weighing around 200+lbs?
The hitch itself has a 600 lb tongue weight, but you'll be limited by the actual tongue weight capacity of the vehicle itself, which is a maximum of 385 lbs.
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
How much ground clearance am I losing with this hitch? Any?
Once the Curt # C13416 hitch is installed, you have about 10 inches of ground clearance under the lowest point of the hitch. Hope that helps!!
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C13416.html
Hi.
I was working for 3 hours today... and I failed..
I'm going to try again next time.
The reason I failed...
Both sides won't go in at the same time..
If you fasten the bolt on one side
The trailer hitch on the other side is not going in..
No matter how hard I try, I can't...
I ask for your help.