Not surprising since the aftermarket doesn't get advanced "copies."
The size of the chassis (body) didn't changed much, I wonder if someone could try to install one from the 4.3 Gen to the new body style and report. I just installed a step/tubes from the previous version and it worked.FYI: The current hitches available for 4.3 and earlier model RAV's will NOT fit the '13 RAV. I have a Hidden Hitch Class 1 model 60808 on my '11 LTD. I was hoping to transfer it to my new RAV. Hidden Hitch did not have a model listed for the '13 RAV on their website, so I contacted them.
Here's their reply, verbatim:
"The 2013 RAV4 is a new build. The hitch and wiring are completely different. A hitch and wiring are being designed but are not available at this time. I do not have a projected date yet"
I looked under the 4.3 and 4.4 rear bumpers. They are indeed very different. The 4.3 has hitch holes predrilled in the outer flanges of the frame. The 4.4 has no such flanges attached to its frame. From the picture of the Toyota OEM 2013 hitch on the RAV4 Accessories page of Toyota's website, the hitch for the '13 is very complicated with its own bolt-on external flanges and mounting tabs. The 4.3 hitch was a 15 minute installation with just a few nuts, bolts, and washers. This new hitch has 10 metal brackets that need separate attachment to the frame and 75 pieces of nuts, bolts, and washers. Ouch!The size of the chassis (body) didn't changed much, I wonder if someone could try to install one from the 4.3 Gen to the new body style and report.
Big, you got the link for that info, I'll love to take a look at it. Or upload pictures of it please. I searched for ten minutes and couldn't find it. ThanksI looked under the 4.3 and 4.4 rear bumpers. They are indeed very different. The 4.3 has hitch holes predrilled in the outer flanges of the frame. The 4.4 has no such flanges attached to its frame. From the picture of the Toyota OEM 2013 hitch on the RAV4 Accessories page of Toyota's website, the hitch for the '13 is very complicated with its own bolt-on external flanges and mounting tabs. The 4.3 hitch was a 15 minute installation with just a few nuts, bolts, and washers. This new hitch has 10 metal brackets that need separate attachment to the frame and 75 pieces of nuts, bolts, and washers. Ouch!
Looks like a Thule roof bike rack for me.
Coming right up. Click on the picture of the tow hitch in the "Exterior Accessories" area.Big, you got the link for that info, I'll love to take a look at it. Or upload pictures of it please. I searched for ten minutes and couldn't find it. Thanks
Thanks for the info.Coming right up. Click on the picture of the tow hitch in the "Exterior Accessories" area.
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I'm guessing it would be good to tow either 1500 or 2000 Lbs.
My aftermarket Hidden Hitch on the '11 LTD also covered up the rear jack point that you describe. I never had to jack the '11 from the rear, so it wasn't an issue for me. I don't think one would want to slide the lifting pad of a floor jack under the hitch and use the bottom of the hitch as your jack point. Most Class 1 hitches have a tongue weight of 200 lbs. I wouldn't want to put a force of more than 200 lbs pushing up, as that would likely collapse the hitch mounts.The only issue I see is that in the middle under the bumper, it is a part for the Rav4 to be jack up. I seen that part last night while reading the manual.
Keep us informed. That's what I use my hitch for as well, a bike carrier.I'll be adding a hitch on the Spring, just to carry three bikes, not to pull anything else.
Unless the hitch from the 4.3 Gen will work on it. Somebody please try one and let us know! Or I may just try one from Cragslist (4.3 Gen) and post results.U-haul lists hitch# 78432 as fitting the 2013...BUT a quick search on a 2012 rav4 produces the same part number. SO I'm assuming its wrong.
Have you checked with any other manufacturers regarding when their aftermarket hitches will be ready?The hitch is still not available in US. Since I'm only use the hitch as bike mount, I wonder if can buy the hitch from Toyota Canada and install on a US model?
Any other concerns?
I checked U-Haul, Curt and they don't know when it will be available.Have you checked with any other manufacturers regarding when their aftermarket hitches will be ready?
Reese, U-Haul, Curt, Quadratec, etc? You can be sure that Toyota does not manufacture their own hitches.
The Canadian accessory tow hitch from Toyota will absolutely fit the US spec RAV4. There is no physical difference in the body or frame structure of any RAV4's built for the N. American market. The bumpers are also identical.I read your post earlier that Toyota Canada do have the tow hitch but I'm not sure and no one can tell me if it fits the RAV4 in US.