I could not get this cover on my '98 RAV4;Are there any secrets to putting it on;I am a senior and maybe I'm just not strong enough?
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It is at first difficult to put on, but two tricks help. First, the cover must be warm - place it in a sunny place until warm to the touch - this enhances the elasticity of the cover. Second, spray the tire with silicone spray where ever the cover makes contact with the tire as you put it on. If you still have trouble, enlist the help of a teenager!
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The generic tire cover I bought easily fit over my spare. There was enough elastic and it stretched well. It was an improvement over the original Toyota cover that was VERY difficult to put on as I, too am a senior. I don't know why yours won't go on. I'd start at the top and stretch it downwards.
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I'm a 'senior', too, but the cover I got was several inches too large, so it just slid right on. . . . and then hangs there, with a pouch on the bottom that fills up with rain water. I have been TOTALLY DISSATISFIED with this product. I was surprised since I've bought hundreds of things from Amazon and every other one has met or exceeded expectations! Sorry you are having issues with it, too! My RAV is a 2002 model. Don't know if that makes any difference.
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I have a '97 RAV4, should be the same. First remove the original plastic cover & the 2 plastic clam shell pieces from the spare tire. Then wrap the cover on the upper side (towards the sky) of the spare tire, and you can pull the rest of the cover down and around the spare tire. It does require a bit of force to pull the cover all the way in. Hope this help.
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We have an older Rav 4 so I'm not sure if that makes a difference, but our cover fit on very nicely. We didn't struggle at all with it.
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I also needed help getting this on and then it tore. Certainly would recommend it.
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What I did and it seemed to work find was stretch the entire wrap around your steering wheel. Keep the short cords at the bottom. Then use the long one to wrap around the cover. Keep each wrap an even distance apart. You should have plenty to make it all the way around. When you make it to the short cord tie it off and snip the extra. NOTE when you are wrapping the long cord try and keep it flat and tight. This will keep it smooth and prevent bunching up.
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I too had trouble getting it on. However ... follow directions EXACTLY ... I think the little rubber washer was the problem. It will eventually install correctly.
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Found this on website. In case you didn't see it:"I bought for RAV4, but my hunch i that they must have made similiar hooks inside as its same manufacturer. Make sure there are hooks for net on both side and width same as mentioned here in description, and you should be good to go.GAURAV SHAH answered on August 25, 2014"Beyond this, I suggest you check with the vender,
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Dear George, I just fit mine yesterday on a Prado. It fits, but the space between the tire and the glass of the backdoor is limited, so the metal touches the glass. I put some old inner tube around it and it worked, but i am a bit worried about cracking the glass. So for your RAV4, check how much space you have between the glass and the wheel.Hugo
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Try taking your headrest off to put the cover on. Your back seat should come forward. Then you can slip the cover over the entire seat.The cover fitted over my headrest. Some cars require you removing the headrest first. Good luck.
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sorry i cannot be of much help because my son put it on for me but it fits perfect. there are a couple of you tube video's that show how to install it. maybe try taking it off and watching the video and hopefully it will work for you. sorry i could not be more helpful
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Lois, sorry, no answer.... Just a follow-up question. Have you had any luck finding cover for the 17R? I've been looking, but without success. Thanks.
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it would not fit the rav 4 as far as the toyota celica it dosen't cover well or fit well it sweats so therefore soon that will mess up the paint on your car..its loose fitting...moisture set in by it being loose fitting..i threww it away not worth the money...not a good product..
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Howdy, you're are right it is a difficult installation....the good news is it does get easier (Camping World took it off to install the tow brackets on my CRV). Anyway....it rained heavily today and I drove the CRV in the rain... I suppose mold might build up under the nose mask (I have heard of that happening on other brands)...I hope not tough!
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:-) Me too! It did not fit the armrest perfectly (mine was a five speed, bucket seats, dual armrest) but with one little snip I was able to get it past the joint. then I tied it down tightly. Not the most elegant solution but it works.
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We have a Chevy Tahoe. I think the covers are too tight. That's when it broke, trying to put the cover on the seat
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fst, did you order this? Does it fit? I have a new 2014 Rav4 that my existing after market mirror won't fit over. Thanks!
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Well i used it for a rav4 and I have been receiving a lot of complements. There was one piece I still can't figure where it goes.
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I think it will mine was a 94 but make sure this is what you want. Its not that easy to put on and off if you plan on doing it that way. I concept was good but i like being able to pull the soft top back in the summer time and close it when im not around it. If you plan on keeping it on all the time then it may work for you. Just my two cents
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I can understand your problem, but it is fairly simple to install. The part that attaches to the sunvisor will expand or detract to fit over the sunvisor. fit it over the sunvisor where the color visors are closest to windshield. slide the part over the visor to where it is tight. and you are done. You can fold down the dark one for sunshine or the yellow one for nite driving. Hope this will help you. I couldn't read instructions either.
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it was supposed to be for our Prius but it's too big so it doesn't work for us. i don't know if it fits the Rav4--i doubt it.