Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2018 Nissan Rogue Compatible with Tailgate Lift Assist

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This was in the manual. Do you carry the ECU requires as I have a power Liftgate? I want to put a class II hitch on rated towing capacity is 1100 # so lowest class fine Car 2018 Nissan Rogue 2018 SL NOTE: Tow hitches are available as an accessory for this vehicle. If a tow hitch is installed, the liftgate electronic control unit ECU needs to be replaced with an ECU programmed with towing logic for the Motion-Activated Liftgate to function properly. Thank you

asked by: Richard S

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For your 2018 Nissan Rogue SL, I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36542. This is a class II hitch receiver rated for up to 300 lbs tongue weight and well over the towing capacity of your vehicle at 3500 lbs. The ECU is not something we carry as most liftgates work just fine when you add an aftermarket hitch. The sensor that is often covered up at the hitch location just won't sense the movement, but either side of the hitch tube will work fine. If you have issues, then you would need to get the ECU programmed properly, but we have not seen this issue with any vehicles yet.

With this hitch, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118480. This will plug into your Nissan Rogue's wiring harness behind the tail lights on both the driver's side and passenger's side. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead up to your car battery. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the positive terminal on your battery and insert the provided fuse.

For a ball mount, I recommend # 36053 which comes with the pin and clip. You will need # 19254 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter ball or # 19258 for a 2 inch diameter hitch ball.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The etrailer.com hitch part #E98846 is the hitch I recommend for your 2018 Nissan Rogue that has the handsfree lift gate sensors and back up camera. While Nissan recommends a special harness to allow the sensors to still work after a hitch install…

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Answer 2

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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The etrailer.com trailer hitch receiver, part #E98846, does not require a support strap for its warranty. The hitch itself is rated and can handle up to 525 pounds of tongue weight but you also need to make sure your vehicle can. I looked up an…

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When a hitch like #75902 is installed on a vehicle that has multiple rear bumper lift gate sensors usually it is only the center one that might be affected by the presence of the hitch tube. In practical terms all this means is that the liftgate…

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Answer 5

Once the Curt #C13204 is installed, the sensors located in the center of the under bumper area will be obscured by the square hitch receiver tube. However, there are sensors under the right and left side of the bumper and those will function just…

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Answer 6

A Class I trailer hitch is limited to carrying a maximum of two bikes so you will not be able to use your Thule 4-bike rack with the hitch that is currently on your 2018 Nissan Rogue; you will need a new trailer hitch. The best trailer hitch for your…

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The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2019 Nissan Rogue SV is the etrailer hitch part #E98846 because it has the matte finish you want, it has plenty of towing capacity at 3,500 lbs, and it has a concealed crosstube which makes it a bit less…

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The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part #E98846 is made by Curt right here in the USA. The only difference between this and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13204 is that the Curt hitch has a glossy powered coated finish whereas the…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

Technically you could wire a powered trailer wiring harness such as #C56033 to a separate 12 volt battery. However, without an alternator to maintain the charge of the battery, the trailer lights would drain the battery and you would not know it. It…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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