Toyota RAV 4 2019 Manual page 189

WARNING
■ Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-
ferent weight capacities estab-
lished by the hitch manufacturer.
Even though the vehicle may be
physically capable of towing a
higher weight, the operator must
determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch
assembly and never exceed the
maximum weight rating specified
for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the
maximum weight rating set by the
trailer-hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injuries.
NOTICE
■ When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recom-
mended by your Toyota dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on
the bumper; this may cause body
damage.
Selecting trailer ball (vehi-
cles with towing package)
Use the correct trailer ball for
your application.
Trailer ball load rating
A
Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.
4-1. Before driving
Shank length
B
Protrudes beyond the bottom of the
lock washer and nut by at least 2
threads.
Shank diameter
C
Matches the ball mount hole diame-
ter size.
Ball diameter
D
Matches the size of the trailer cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped
with the required trailer ball size.
Trailer class
IV
II and III
I
Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball
Weight carrying ball position:
A
43.3 in. (1100 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole posi-
B
tion: 38.1 in. (969 mm)
■ Matching trailer ball height to
trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer
hookup, the trailer ball setup must
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Typical trailer
ball size
2 5/16 in.
2 in.
1 7/8 in.
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