Toyota RAV4: Selecting trailer ball
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
1 Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.
2 Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer
coupler. Most couplers are
stamped with the required trailer
ball size.
3 Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of
the lock washer and nut by at
least 2 threads.
4 Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole
diameter size.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends
the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
● If you wish to inst ...
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
1 Weight carrying ball position:
41.4 in. (1051.1 mm)
2 Hitch receiver pin hole position:
32.4 in. (821.8 mm) ...
See also:
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e ...
Recommended Tire Pressures
]The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal and high-speed driving
conditions.
Tire Size
Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving
225/65R17 10 ...
How Your Front AirbagsWork
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will inflate ...
