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2024 Toyota RAV4 towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
77% of 3,615 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: Adventure AWD, $34,870.

2024 Toyota RAV4 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Adventure AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,090 lb4,705 lb3,615 lb$34,870
TRD Off-Road AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb1,090 lb4,705 lb3,615 lb$38,295
Prime SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb1,295 lb5,530 lb4,235 lbN/A
Prime XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD2,500 lb1,230 lb5,530 lb4,300 lbN/A
Hybrid LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,210 lb4,920 lb3,690 lb$31,725
Hybrid XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$33,235
Hybrid SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,140 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$34,420
Hybrid Woodland AWD2.5LAWD1,750 lbN/AN/A3,775 lb$34,945
Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$34,945
Hybrid XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,145 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$36,125
Hybrid XSE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,115 lb4,920 lb3,775 lb$37,385
Hybrid Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,750 lb1,115 lb4,920 lb3,800 lb$40,030
LE FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,120 lb4,610 lb3,490 lb$28,675
LE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,490 lb$30,075
XLE FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,095 lb4,610 lb3,515 lb$30,185
XLE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,515 lb$31,585
XLE Premium FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,095 lb4,610 lb3,515 lb$33,075
XLE Premium AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,515 lb$34,475
Limited FWD2.5LFWD1,500 lb1,065 lb4,705 lb3,640 lb$36,980
Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,640 lb$38,380

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 1,500 lb to 1,750 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,750 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 3,500 lb to 2,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,500 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$40,705
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$39,270
Toyota RAV4 (this car)3,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,870
Subaru Outback3,500 lbOnyx Edition XT AWD$39,360
Subaru Forester3,000 lbWilderness AWD$34,920
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$29,500
Toyota Corolla Cross1,500 lbL FWD$23,860

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked