Will A Trailer Hitch Interfere With The Hands-Free Lift Gate On A 2017 Toyota Rav4 Platinum
Question:
Will the hands free lift gate still operate with a 2 inch trailer hitch installed on a 2017 Platinum Rav 4?
asked by: Tom H
Expert Reply:
While installing a trailer hitch can cause some interference of the hands-free liftgate function for your 2017 Platinum Toyota RAV4, it can definitely still work. The hitch mounting location can mean that only the centrally-positioned sensor will be affected. Those to the sides of the hitch tube usually function without issue.
The Curt hitch part # C13406 we have found does not interfere as much and will work fine if you kick with your feet to the sides of the hitch to engage the sensor.
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Included is a video with more information on this hitch option. If you are looking to do some towing, add a bike rack, or cargo carrier to you Rav 4, I am happy to recommend solutions for your situation.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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