Will Hitch Install on 2018 Chevy Equinox Affect Hands Free Lift Gate

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Will this hitch interfere with my 2018 Equinox’s hands free lift gate?

asked by: Karen

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According to Draw-Tite, their # 76419 hitch will prevent the hand-free liftgate sensors from picking up input at the middle of the vehicle around where the receiver tube will be, which is typical. However, they'll still work on either side of the receiver as shown in the photo I provided.

If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a wiring harness, a ball mount and a trailer ball. For the wiring, use # 118759. For the ball mount, use # C45446 along with the # PC3 hitch pin and for a trailer ball, use # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch.

I've linked to an install video for the hitch.

expert reply by: Mike L

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