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#19 of 58 Re: Rav4 prep package [kascarp] by ehowarth Feb 16, 2007 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: kascarp (Sep 14, 2006 5:19 pm) How did you resolve the wiring harness problem? My installation causes those dashboard lights to stay on after the first big current draw: turn signal, brake lights, etc.
#21 of 58 Re: 2006 Rav4 Tow Prep Option [koyztoy23] by darcher Mar 11, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: koyztoy23 (Apr 30, 2006 11:15 am) Be very careful about this pre-towing option, yes it is supposed to include a bigger alternator, radiator and tow PRE-wiring, but how does one know. What I do know is the 2007 PRE-wiring for towing amounts to connectors in the engine compartment, you still have to pop for a $165 tow wiring harness and $300 for installation. I even opened a case with toyota customer experience (200703060070) not only didn't get resolution didn't even get an answer. This is working up to be a toyota rip off. Replies to this message: chrisl65 (May 18, 2007 3:34 am) dtown40 (May 19, 2007 2:49 am)
#23 of 58 The standard 1500 towing capacity? by rcarmi Apr 10, 2007 (6:46 am)
Has anyone added a hitch to the 4 cylinder model with the 1500 towing capacity? I'm looking to do so. I have a bass tracker boat with a total rig weight of 1500 pounds and wanted to have peoples thoughrs on whether this would work for what I want to pull?   Thanks!!! Replies to this message: dollyt (Dec 02, 2007 10:38 am) nitecap (Dec 02, 2007 11:11 am)
#24 of 58 Re: 2006 Rav4 Tow Prep Option [darcher] by chrisl65 May 18, 2007 (3:34 am)
Replying to: darcher (Mar 11, 2007 1:08 pm) I recently purchased a 2007 RAV4 with this "Tow Prep" package. I had a hitch installed by my regular mechanic, I he advised that there was no wiring to plug in to. Of course, now I know why.   Now I am now very concerned that I did not get the upgraded alternator and radiator. But how can I tell?   My window sticker says that they are in there. But if they are not, it would seem that my dealer or Toyota has committed fraud. Replies to this message: dtown40 (May 19, 2007 2:49 am)
#26 of 58 Re: 2006 Rav4 Tow Prep Option [chrisl65] by dtown40 May 19, 2007 (2:49 am)
Replying to: chrisl65 (May 18, 2007 3:34 am) I raised enough fuss with my dealer about there not being any wire hook-ups, that they installed my wiring free. Just remind them about the survey you will need to fill out from Toyota. That seems to get their attention.
#27 of 58 trailer brakes? by rstibbetts Jun 03, 2007 (7:01 pm)
Has anyone pulled a boat with the Rav4? I am about to upgrade to a bigger boat (about 2300 lb load) and am wondering about trailer brakes. There is a blurb in the manual about trailer brakes being required for loads more than 600 lbs (total joke), but with a load over 2K I am thinking that trailer brakes are the way to go.
#28 of 58 I would like clear info on after market tow package by towhee Jul 08, 2007 (2:11 pm)
Hi   I am rather confused by this discussion. I want to buy a used RAV4, and I want to tow a 2000 lb. trailer. I am unclear on adding a hitch and wiring, although I have read these messages three times.   Also, I don't know whether I can buy a 2.0 liter, or have to have the 2.4 L. I will be buying an automatic transmission, by the way.   Thanks for your help.   Towhee

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