Will e83ZR Interfere With Kick Sensor on 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid?
Updated 11/07/2026 | Published 11/05/2026
Question:
i am looking at etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 Part Number: e83ZR i have a 2026 subaru forester hybrid witht efott activated opener for rear hatch. is this the right gate? and will it not interfere with the foot sensor? i will use this for a bike rack that i dont always have on the car thanks
asked by: rodney M
Expert Reply:
Hey Rodney!
The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR will fit your 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid. It will limit the range of the kick sensor, but kicking off to the side of the hitch receiver will still allow you to use it. My personal vehicle has an aftermarket hitch that interferes with the kick sensor and it hasn't been a missing feature, though I also didn't intentionally seek out the kick sensor as a feature on the car.
This hitch is great for carrying your bike rack, and it will carry up to 525 lbs on the tongue and tow up to 3,500 lbs of trailer weight. These are only the limits of the hitch, though, and you'll need to check your vehicle's owner's manual for your actual limits.
What kind of bike rack do you have and what bikes are you carrying?
Susan
11/6/2026
The hitch is great on my 2024 Subaru Forester!
Kenneth M.
11/7/2026
It works with my 2022 Subaru forester.i have a manual opening hatch.
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