Will a Trailer Hitch Interfere with the Hands Free Liftgate Sensor on the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV?

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Does the hitch allow for the the foot movement sensor to open the rear hatch?

asked by: Tom

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Appreciate you reaching out Tom, happy to help!

Curt Hitch # C34FR62ZY does allow the hands free liftgate sensor on the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV to work properly once it's installed.

It may take a few times to find the sweet spot, so you'll move your foot slightly to the left or right of the receiver tube instead of directly under the center of the bumper.

What did you plan on using the hitch for once it's installed?

expert reply by: James D

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Tom

6/2/2026

thanks, mostly for a bike rack.

James D.

6/3/2026

@Tom sounds good, I suggest checking out etrailer anti-rattle # e38fv and etrailer locking hitch pin # e43jr since you plan on adding a bike rack. Thanks for choosing etrailer and let me know if you have any additional questions!

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Answer 2

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Answer 9

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Will a Trailer Hitch Interfere with the Hands Free Liftgate Sensor on the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV?

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