Where to Kick to Activate Hands Free Liftgate Function on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

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There was another question you answered about whether the Curt hitch interferes with the handsfree tailgate function on the 2019 RAV4 hybrid limited. Your answer said you need to kick beside the hitch rather than at the center. How far away from the hitch should I be kicking and does it only work on one side of the hitch? Where is the sensor located exactly? I got the Curt hitch installed and Im finding I have to repeatedly kick to activate the feature. Im wondering where the sweet spot is relative to the hitch.

asked by: Nelson

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With the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13416 installed on your 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited you should be able to activate the hands free liftgate function by kicking to either side of the receiver. I am attaching a photo that shows some locations that other customers have had success in getting the hands free liftgate function to operate but we have found that there isn't really a universal sweet spot. There should be a few different sensors on your bumper and since the steel hitch can sit in the way you'll just need to find what spot works best for your particular vehicle/trailer hitch combination.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You actually won't need to trim any rear fascia when installing any of our trailer hitches on your 2020 Toyota RAV4. Out of our selection I recommend going with the Class III Curt Trailer Hitch #C13416 because it has a 2" receiver…

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Answer 2

We haven't had the opportunity to install the #EH97FR EcoHitch as of yet, but hen we installed the Curt #C13416 on a 2021 RAV4, we found that the inside top edge of the receiver tube sat about 12 inches above the ground, which would place…

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Answer 3

If you check out the install picture I attached for the Curt hitch part #C13416 you can see that it hangs at the same height as the exhaust pipes and only sticks out a little bit past them so you'd have the same ground clearance you have now.…

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Answer 4

The hyper flashing due to LED lights on your trailer is often solved with the 7-way adapter you mentioned the Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass - 7-Way RV to 7-Way RV - Vehicle End #20142. The issue is often that LED's pull so…

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Answer 5

My recommendation for your 2020 Toyota RAV-4 XSE Hybrid is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13416. The Curt is the simplest of the options available to install and provides sufficient capacity for towing uses. The RAV-4 is limited on towing capacity…

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Answer 6

The Curt trailer hitch that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, part #C13416, does not require and cutting or drilling to install. You also do not need to disconnect the exhaust hangers although it might make it easier. The only modification that you…

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Answer 7

After you install the Curt hitch part #C13416 on your 2019 Toyota RAV4 you'll have right at 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance measured from the bottom of the hitch to the ground. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

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Answer 8

I reached out to my contact at Curt and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13416 you were mentioned is confirmed to fit all models of the 2019-2021 RAV4 including your 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime. If you are planning on towing with your vehicle you will…

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Answer 9

The Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit #C43KR takes the additional height of the base of the RockerBall into account for the listed 4" rise and 5" drop. I have attached an image below showing how it is measured. Typically, you find the…

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Answer 10

Between the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #C13416 and the EcoHitch #306-X7396 for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 the EcoHitch will provide slightly better ground clearance but it is going to require some trimming on the rear fascia to allow room for the…

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Answer 11

Lowering the exhaust is necessary to install the Curt hitch part #C13416 on your 2020 Toyota Rav 4. It is not stated in the instructions, but once the exhaust is lowered, you put the hitch into position and install the hardware. I will attach our…

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Answer 12

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e23ZR and Curt #C13416 you were looking at for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 are very similar in the fact that they both have the same ground clearance of roughly 10", and the same capacities at 600lbs tongue weight…

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Where to Kick to Activate Hands Free Liftgate Function on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

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