Toyota Rav4 Manual page 350

Total trailer weight Tongue load
Tongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight
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The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceed the following.
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
68 kg (150 lb.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine
Without towing package
90 kg (200 lb.)
With towing package
158 kg (350 lb.)
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'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802)
Never load the trailer with more
weight in the back than in the
front. About 60% of the trailer load
should be in the front half of the
trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
HITCHES
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Use only a weight carrying
designed for the total trailer weight.
Toyota does not recommend using a
weight distribution (load equalizing)
hitch.
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The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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The hitch ball should have a light coat
of grease.
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Toyota recommends that the trailer
hitch be removed when not towing to
prevent injury and/or damage by the
hitch in event of a rear end collision.
After removing the hitch, the installa-
tion area should be sealed to prevent
entry of exhaust fumes and mud.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
NOTICE
Do not use an axle−mounting hitch as
it may cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/
or tires.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
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Toyota recommends trailers
hitch
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regu-
lations.
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A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
with