Thanks and I did call one of the dealer and he told me I can buy the tow hitch but they cannot guarantee that it fits.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 don't know if the accessory tow hitch is available yet at Canadian dealers. i didn't ask, as I have no interest in spending over $1200 for a wired hitch that will only carry a bike rack. All you need to do is phone any Canadian Toyota dealer's parts dep't and ask for a price on the hitch uninstalled, in a box.
Did the parts dep't say it was available for immediate delivery?Thanks and I did call one of the dealer and he told me I can buy the tow hitch but they cannot guarantee that it fits.
Without installation, it cost $725 + tax but I need to have someone to go buy it and mail to US as they cannot accept order from US.
One of the dealer told me if I pay in the morning, they will have it available for pick up in the afternoon. I checked Toyota USA and they have no idea if they will have one and they told me before this only available for V6.Did the parts dep't say it was available for immediate delivery?
If it is available now in Canada then it should be available in the US very shortly. It's the same hitch.
I asked that of Hidden Hitch. They are not compatible. The '13 RAV frame is totally different.Any one knows if the I can use a 2012 tow hitch on a 2013? Looks like Draw-Tile, Reese & UHaul are listing the same tow hitch for 2013.
Thanks.I asked that of Hidden Hitch. They are not compatible. The '13 RAV frame is totally different.
Is this OEM tow hitch?$895 I was quoted by Toyota for a tow kit.
Hmm...just took a look at Hidden Hitch website.I asked that of Hidden Hitch. They are not compatible. The '13 RAV frame is totally different.
Sorry BM, it was in Australia and I believe it's aftermarket. I was a bit suspicious so I took it off the list of options and I'm starting to think the wait time on this vehicle may run in to months, hence why the were willing to offer an option on a vehicle that is so new to the market. I can't even get an insurance quote for the gen 4 Rav, none of the insurers have it on their systems.Is this OEM tow hitch?
The quote you got, is it from USA or Australia?
If it's from USA, can you tell me which dealer? As I was told the one from Toyota (USA) will not be available till end of the year.
Thanks.
Well, I emailed their tech support last week and they sent me a message back saying they would be working on a redesigned hitch for the '13, they didn't have an ETA production date, and the 4.3 hitches would NOT fit the 2013 RAV4. That's all I can tell you.Hmm...just took a look at Hidden Hitch website.
They also listing the same one for 2012 & 2013 :
http://www.hiddenhitch.com/content/hitchmoreinfo.aspx?vid=27981&part=70785
I believe you, just found it's weird that they list contradict information on their website.Well, I emailed their tech support last week and they sent me a message back saying they would be working on a redesigned hitch for the '13, they didn't have an ETA production date, and the 4.3 hitches would NOT fit the 2013 RAV4. That's all I can tell you.
The installation manual has been updated with a Note Specifically for the 2013 model year...This looks very promising!!I emailed Hidden Hitch this morning, attached is a picture of their response. There was not a name of who replied, but it came from their Tech support group. SO...Who is going to be the first one to order one and try it out!?!:thumbs_up:
I do indeed plan to mount it myself...but do not have said Rav to mount it on yet. Good chance someone else will beat me to it. However once I have a date on taking delivery of the Rav, I'll have the hitch on order soon after.I assume we have a communication misunderstanding, between me, Hidden Hitch, and you. I had asked Hidden Hitch if specifically the Class 1 #60808 Hidden Hitch mounted on my '11 RAV would fit the '13. They told me emphatically that it would not. Now they tell you that their Hidden Hitch that is Class 3/4 will. In looking at the exploded diagram and mounting instructions, I can see how it will, but on examining a '13 RAV, I saw no sign of any pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the frame rail. That's crazy overkill to mount a Class 3/4 when the RAV can only tow a Class 1 rating, but if that's the only hitch that will fit, then I guess so be it. I'll wait this one out until you or someone else finds a hitch that will fit and mounts it. Keep reporting back on your mission. Will you be mounting it yourself?
Here is the response from Tech support today when asking about the 90207:Just talked to the hitch installers, and as luck would have it, he had just been on the phone this morning to Hidden Hitch about the '13 RAV. Hidden Hitch says the 70785 Class 3/4 will definitely fit the '13 RAV. However, there is a good possibility that the 90207 Class 2 will fit. He said it would take about 1/2 hour to install and the installed price is $260, with no wiring. That's a far cry from the almost $1300 that Toyota wants for the installation of their hitch, with wiring of course. I know you're in the same boat as me, no wiring needed for a bike rack, but the guy did say the wiring for the '13 RAV is totally different, and he was very unsure of the cost and complexity. He did say the earlier RAV's needed extensive wiring back to the battery for their trailer plugs.
I'll likely try to get the 90207 installed within the next few weeks. They also said if the 90207 won't fit, they won't charge me for any of their time.
