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.
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Thanks for the info.
It looks more complicated that what it needs to be, the reason I assumed is because Toyota needs to make sure it is bolted up to the wazzu (liability).
I'm guessing it would be good to tow either 1500 or 2000 Lbs.
In a second note, I'm not a professional installer but I'm very handy, just looked under my Rav4 and I seen the treads for the bolts. Very similar to my 2010 Rav4 V6 Sport model. I installed that hitch in less than 25 minutes.
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.
Again, I'M NOT an installer, just personal observations. I wouldn't be surprised if a hitch from a 4.3 gen will work, just my opinion.
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Just got a class III Toyota hitch for a RAv4 Gen 3 (craigslist).
Mint condition and has the wiring for the hitch as well.
It came with all the brackets like the one from the Toyota Canada website.
It is super heavy but I'll eliminate all extra brackets since will only use it for bikes.
I forgot to mentioned but when I did the rear sensors, I also seen the adapter inside the cargo panel for the hitch.
I'm not a rocket scientist but it is a simple install.
I done few mods and the hitch is not that difficult.
I'll post pictures.
Mint condition and has the wiring for the hitch as well.
It came with all the brackets like the one from the Toyota Canada website.
It is super heavy but I'll eliminate all extra brackets since will only use it for bikes.
I forgot to mentioned but when I did the rear sensors, I also seen the adapter inside the cargo panel for the hitch.
I'm not a rocket scientist but it is a simple install.
I done few mods and the hitch is not that difficult.
I'll post pictures.
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