Will a Trailer Hitch Interfere with the Rear Hands-Free Hatch Sensor on a 2017 Toyota RAV4

Updated 05/15/2017 | Published 05/14/2017

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

Will the Rear Hands-free tailgate sensors work on a 2017 RAV4 after installation. Thank you.

asked by: Ty

Expert Reply:

Curt trailer hitch # C13149 and other hitches that are available for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 may interfere with the Hands-free Liftgate sensors and functionality may be very limited or possibly lost. There may be a sensor relocation kit you can use from a Toyota dealer though.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118578 to add a 4-Way flat trailer connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have linked videos showing example installations of the hitch and wiring for you.

expert reply by: Michael H