Will Hands Free Liftgate of 2019 Nissan Rogue Work with Hitch Installed

Updated 05/21/2019 | Published 05/20/2019

Question:

will your hitch work on 2019 rogue with kick actvation dealership says it may need a new ecm unit 400.00

asked by: Jeffrey D

Expert Reply:

The hands free liftgate sensor for your 2019 Nissan Rogue will still be operational with the installation of an aftermarket trailer hitch like the etrailer hitch part # e98846. However, you will need to place your foot on either side of the receiver tube opening in order to activate it. This is the case for most vehicles that have the hands free liftgate sensor.

I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

If your plan was to do some towing the best trailer wiring option is the Tekonsha kit part # 118480 because it installs without requiring any hardwiring or splicing to the vehicle wiring and also comes with a very reliable converter box.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C