Cargo Carrying Recommendations For 2011 Toyota RAV4

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Great web site! I am planning another road trip from new jersey to alaska. I am planning to return across canada to labrador-newfoundland and then back to new jersey beginning in April 2015 in my 2011 Toyota RAV4 with runflat tires. There is no spare tire mounted on the rear swing open style not a hatch liftgatedoor on my model because of the runflat tires. I have an aftermarket trailer hitch with a 2inch receiver. Could you please provide me a list of all your cargo carriers for 2inch hitches that will clear my back door, I will be strapping a container filled with bags of dog food, water, a camp stove, dehydrated food, a tent to the carrier. I will have to remove this carrier from the vehicle to put up a ramp so my 12 year old Labrador Retriever can get back into the vehicle since she has trouble jumping up into the car unassisted. I look forward to your reply and doing business with your company. Please dont hesitate to contact me if you have further questions or would like me to forward a picture of the rear of my vehicle with the pet ramp I set up please let me know.I want to make as an informed decision as possible before leaving on this next journey. Thank you.

asked by: Steven B

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Sounds like you have a great trip planned. We have several hitch-mounted carriers to choose from that fit a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to all of the carriers we offer that you can take a look at.

From my research I found that your 2011 Toyota RAV4 has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. That means you have a tongue weight capacity of approximately 150 lbs. Tongue weight is the weight of the cargo carrier you place in the hitch added to the weight of any cargo you place in the carrier. and the weight of any cargo you place behind the rear axle of your RAV4. You may want to consider one of the lighter hitch-mounted carriers and possibly a roof rack along with a cargo carrier on the roof as well.

One of the lightest carriers I recommend is the Curt Cargo Carrier, part # C18113. This carrier measures 22-1/2 inches x 49 inches and is made out of aluminum. This carrier weighs just 25 lbs.

We also offer a cargo net which comes in handy to secure everything to the carrier. The Curt Stretchable Cargo Net, part # C18202, fits carriers that measure 20 x 60 inches, and has plastic hooks for securing the stretchable net to the carrier. I have attached a product review video you can check out.

If you wish to consider a roof rack and carrier, and you have the factory installed rails that run front to back on your RAV4, I recommend the Rhino Rack Vortex roof rack. This system includes aerodynamic aluminum crossbars that are extremely quiet. To order this system you would need part # RRVA118B-2, and part # RRSX100.

If you do not have the factory raised rails on your RAV4, I recommend the Rhino Rack Vortex roof rack system that includes the clamps and pads. To order this system you need part # RRVA126B-2, part # RRRLKVA, and part # DK043.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Actually, we do list the weight of our cargo carriers. On each product page, just above the 'add to cart' button, you'll see the shipping weight listed. The shipping weight includes the product itself, plus the weight of the…

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Answer 2

Though it does not come with one, you can absolutely get a locking anti-rattle bolt for the Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches #C18113. What you will need for this is simply the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches…

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I measured the distance of the hitch pin hole to the front of the Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches #C18113 and found it was 29 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest part (the front) of the carrier, as you can see in…

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I contacted Curt and the inside dimensions of the Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches part #C18113 are 49" long x 22-1/2" wide x 4" tall. That is the usable space inside the carrier according to the tech at Curt.

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I was able to confirm with Curt that the Class III hitch part #C13400 will fit the 2020 Subaru Ascent. The installation is very easy without any drilling required however you may need to enlarge a couple of access holes in the frame with a file. I…

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Answer 6

You are definitely on the right track with your research and findings. If your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon is listed for 200 lbs TW then even if you use a trailer hitch with a higher TW capacity, like the Draw-Tite #76227 with a 600 lb TW, you are…

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Answer 7

It would probably be a good idea to put a turndown on the exhaust of your 2016 Subaru Forester if you installed the Curt Carrier part #C18113 and you planned on carrying things that would melt easily. We haven't had any issues with this carrier…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 10

Hey HPA, I would go with the Air Lift kit part #AL64VJ that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on what you described and your needs. This gives you adjustable support that you can tailor as needed so that you get the exact amount of support you need…

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Answer 11

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 12

Hi Steve; for a hitch that fits your 2023 RAV4 Hybrid I recommend the etrailer #e23ZR. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. It also comes with a matte black powder coat finish and a limited lifetime warranty.…

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