Does Hands Free Liftgate of 2020 Nissan Rogue Still Function After Hitch Install

Published 02/26/2020

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Question:

If I install this on my 2020 Nissan Rogue will I still be able to kick my foot under bumper to open the rear door?

asked by: Ron

Expert Reply:

Yes, the hands free lift gate of your 2020 Nissan Rogue will work after the install of the etrailer hitch part # e98846. You'll have to kick your foot to either side of the hitch opening is all. This is the case for most vehicles that have the hands free liftgate sensor.

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