Connecting T@B to Toyota Rav 4 SE (plug in hybrid)

mash2

Does anyone have experience with connecting 
Toyota hybrid.  Dealer isn't helpful and I've seen conflicting info on ability to use 7 pin connection on this car.  Any experience info would be appreciate.

Horigan

One option is to forego the 12V+ charging line and just run brake control and ground to the 7 pin, along with the lights of course.  That eliminates the need to find a 12V source on the RAV4.  I've pulled the fuse for our 12V+ since I don't want to worry about my T@b lithium battery interacting with vehicle charging system.  Note I have solar that charges while traveling.

A good RV place may have more knowledge of wiring to Hybrids.

pthomas745

Which vehicle?  Have you tried any of the various Toyota forums?  Generally car dealers are helpless at anything involving towing.

Here is a basic search for "Toyota Hybrid to charge travel trailer battery".  Should be some answers here.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=toyota+hybrid+to+charge+travle+trailer+battery

Bill&Suze

mash2 said:

Does anyone have experience with connecting 
Toyota hybrid.  Dealer isn't helpful and I've seen conflicting info on ability to use 7 pin connection on this car.  Any experience info would be appreciate.

The issue of wiring connection aside, perhaps a more important consideration is the RAV hybrid's towing capacity. A quick online search for RAV4 hybrid towing capacity seems to indicate that the 2nd generation model available since 2019 has a capacity of 1750 lb while the RAV4 Prime ups that to 2500 lb. What's the lightest T@B weigh?

mash2

I have an old TB (2004)  rated at 1900 lbs.  Not looking to haul large distance or rough terrain, just local jaunts....At one point used a 2012 Forester and it generally worked fine...