Does Curt Hitch for 2023 Toyota RAV4 Affect Hands Free Liftgate

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Nice installation video, but unless I missed it, I did not see anything whether interference with the sensor for the hands free lift gate is an issue with a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited edition.

asked by: Chuck C

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The install of the Curt hitch part # C13416 will affect the hands free liftgate sensors of your 2023 Toyota RAV4 but the trick is that you'll need to kick to either side of the hitch opening to activate the liftgate.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, there is an EcoHitch available for your 2021 Toyota RAV4. It is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item #EH97FR. The EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube and the receiver is tucked in right beneath the lower bumper trim. I have…

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Answer 2

For your 2021 Toyota RAV4 hybrid the Curt hitch part #C13416 is a confirmed fit and would be a great choice to carry a bike rack. It has great towing capacities and also only has the hitch opening visible under the rear bumper so it's mostly…

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Answer 3

In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 which is a fit for a 2021 Toyota RAV4, the hitch pin hole is about 5" behind the rear bumper. The distance to the hitch ball would be dependent on the length of the ball mount. I am…

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Answer 4

Yes, that is correct. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13416 is confirmed to fit your 2023 Toyota Rav4 and has minimal requirements for parts to be removed or disabled. As you pointed out in the video, the only thing that really needed to be moved…

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Answer 5

When installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13416 on your 2023 Toyota RAV4 you will notice that there will be some interference with the hands-free liftgate feature and it will reduce this to areas that are away from the receiver tube.…

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Answer 6

The best hitch for a 2023 Toyota RAV-4 is the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. The reason this is the best hitch is because the crossbar is concealed behind the rear bumper and the…

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Answer 7

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 (so it is…

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Answer 8

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13416 will be in the way of the kick sensor on your 2023 Toyota RAV4, but you still might be able to use it. We haven't been able to test this out on this specific vehicle as of yet, but generally you can kick to…

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Answer 9

There are no notes from Curt on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 causing interference with the hands free lift gate on your 2020 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid however we often see that it will still work but you will be limited to the left and…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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Does Curt Hitch for 2023 Toyota RAV4 Affect Hands Free Liftgate

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