Can the Hands Free Lift Gate Still Operate When Trailer Hitch is Installed on a 2018 Toyota RAV4
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Jon G, thanks for the response. What I would like to know if my Kuat Beta would work with my 2018 Toyota RAV4 Limited using the Curt 12108 hitch. Thanks.
asked by: Dave
Expert Reply:
Any trailer hitch, like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12108 that you referenced, will cause some interference with the hands free lift gate feature on your 2018 Toyota RAV4 because you are putting some metal in front of the motion sensor. You will still be able to activate this feature though with most trailer hitches by kicking straight out to either side of the hitch receiver.
If you like the Curt trailer hitch design then I recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13149 instead which has a 2 inch receiver opening and has a higher tongue weight capacity at 525 lbs (although this could be limited by the manufacturer's tongue weight rating for your RAV4).
I have attached installation videos for both Curt trailer hitches on similar RAV4 models that you can reference.
If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can make some additional recommendations for you.
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Dave
12/11/2017
Jon G, thanks for the response. What I would like to know if my Kuat Beta would work with my 2018 Toyota RAV4 Limited using either the Curt 12108 or Draw-Tite 36588 hitch. Thanks.