Will Tailgate Automatic Lift Still Function After Installing Hitch on 2019 Honda Pilot

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The hitch will interfere with the tailgate sensor. Is there a way around that problem?

asked by: Jimmy E

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There are typically multiple tailgate sensors used for a vehicle's automatic liftgate system and while installation of a hitch such as # e98840 may block the center one on the 2019 Honda Pilot the automatic lift system will still function by using any of the other sensors to activate it.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

By auto tailgate sensor I assume you are talking about the hands-free liftgate on your 2019 Honda Pilot Elite. To install the Curt Trailer Hitch #C13146 on a '19 Pilot, you will need to move the sensor if you want to retain functionality of…

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Answer 2

Yes, the hands free lift gate sensor will still be operational with a trailer hitch installed on a 2020 Honda Pilot. That said, you'd need to place your foot on either side of the receiver tube opening. I recommend the etrailer Trailer…

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Answer 3

In order to retain full functionality of the handsfree liftgate function after the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch part #C13146 has been installed on the 2020 Honda Pilot, you will need to install a sensor relocation kit. It is available directly…

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Answer 4

There sure is! After installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98840 on your 2022 Honda Pilot you will still be able to use your hands-free liftgate sensor, you will just need to move your foot to either side of the receiver and move it in and…

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Answer 5

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98840 while installed on your 2019 Honda Pilot WILL NOT negate the use of your hands free liftgate sensor. However, it will require that you place your foot on either side of the receiver tube opening in…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 9

To add a hitch to your 2024 Honda Pilot, I recommend the etrailer item #e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. I really like the etrailer hitch item #e27KR because it installs behind your rear bumper cover and…

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Answer 10

Yes, the etrailer hitch #e98840 that fits your 2022 Honda Pilot does allow the hands free rear liftgate to still function once installed. You would just need to kick to either side of the hitch opening.

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Answer 11

The installation of a trailer wiring harness on your 2022 Honda Pilot may seem difficult but it is not as complicated as you would think. The first thing would be deciding on what wiring harness to use, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness…

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Answer 12

While we do have a variety of winch mounting options, I can't say for certain that any of them are a specific replacement for your Aluma Series 82 car trailer. With that being said, we do have a universal winch mounting plate as part #BDW20291…

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Will Tailgate Automatic Lift Still Function After Installing Hitch on 2019 Honda Pilot

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