Will a Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L Interfere with the Hands Free Liftgate

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I am considering purchasing a Honda Odyssey 2018 EX-L with a hands-free liftgate sensor in the back. The dealership would like to charge around $1,000 to install a trailer hitchpart of this cost is due to them wanting to install a Hands-Free Sensor Hitch Adapter to make the sensors work better with a hitch in place. Would your hitches have a problem with the 2018 Odyssey hands-free sensor without the adapter? Do you know if the adapter is required for your hitches? Thanks!

asked by: Josh

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All of the trailer hitch receivers to fit a 2018 Honda Odyssey may interfere with the handsfree liftgate. Usually, it only requires the user to place their foot to the side of the receiver opening for the sensors to work. I've attached a video of the Draw-Tite # 76170 that we installed and it's recommended to purchase parts from Honda so the sensors can be moved.

When we installed the Curt, part # C13370, the sensors were not tested. My guess is the van wasn't equipped with that feature since they were installed on the same van.

Of the available options, I recommend the Draw-Tite # 76170 because we know the handsfree feature can work with the additional parts. And those parts may not even be needed depending on where you place your foot. You could test after installing the hitch to determine if you need the additional parts from Honda.

I've linked the videos on all three hitches for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

There is some trimming of the fascia required when installing on your 2020 Honda Odyssey when you are installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C64NR. The only trimming required is a 1.75" x4" section of the bottom appearance…

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Answer 2

You are correct, both the etrailer hitch, #e98855 and #C64NR are confirmed to fit your 2020 Honda Odyssey. However, there are a few details that differentiate the two. The main thing that sets these two apart is that the Curt #C64NR has a concealed…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75270 that you have now is only a fit for a Honda Odyssey from 1999 - 2017. For a 2019 Honda Odyssey you will want to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C64NR. The Curt Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 4

A vehicle like your 2019 Honda Pilot that has lift gate sensors has several of these positioned along the rear bumper. When an aftermarket hitch like #e98840 is installed it may block the center one but the other sensors will continue to function.…

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If you have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #C12175 or the 2 inch Class III #C13370, then the description on the page says "Hands-free Liftgate sensor areas may be limited to areas away from the…

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Answer 6

For a great hitch for your 2022 Honda Odyssey with a hands-free lift gate sensor, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13370. Not only will this hitch provide you with 525 pounds of maximum tongue…

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Answer 7

Absolutely. For your 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite with hands free liftgate and your 2018 Honda Odyssey XL the same hitch receiver I recommend will fit both vehicles. My recommendation is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black…

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Answer 8

I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98855 for your 2022 Honda Odyssey. This is a Class III hitch and will work well for the accessories you have. The 2" receiver will allow you to mount just about any accessory out there. It…

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Answer 9

The best hitch for your 2023 Honda Odyssey is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e98855. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. I really like the etrailer hitch because it has a matte black powder coat finish…

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Answer 10

I have listed the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the bumper on all of the class III trailer hitch receivers we have for your 2019 Honda Odyssey below: etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver - part #e98855…

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Answer 11

We carry two 2 inch trailer hitches that fit the 2019 Honda Odyssey: a Curt #C13370, and one from us #e98855. oth of them are basically the same design. When we installed these on a 2018 Odyssey, the ground clearances were both the same. I…

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Answer 12

I recommend the etrailer 2-inch hitch #e98855 for your 2019 Odyssey because its design makes it the best choice for use with hitch cargo and bike carriers. This hitch's high tongue weight capacity of 525-lbs and its easy no-drill…

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