Will a Trailer Hitch Interfere with the Rear Hands-Free Hatch Sensor on a 2017 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Will the Rear Hands-free tailgate sensors work on a 2017 RAV4 after installation. Thank you.
asked by: Ty
Expert Reply:
Curt trailer hitch # C13149 and other hitches that are available for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 may interfere with the Hands-free Liftgate sensors and functionality may be very limited or possibly lost. There may be a sensor relocation kit you can use from a Toyota dealer though.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118578 to add a 4-Way flat trailer connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have linked videos showing example installations of the hitch and wiring for you.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
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