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Howdy forum, has anyone installed an OEM trailer hitch on a 2023 hybrid LE? Part number PK960-42K10

The Toyota website says it's not compatible with 2023 model year, but I can't imagine it's that much different from 2022. There are some dealership websites that say it is compatible though. Is there an OEM hitch compatible with the 2023 hybrid LE?
 
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Just wanted to update here in case anyone finds this in the future. I installed the OEM hitch receiver part number PK960-42K10 on my 2023 Rav4 Hybrid LE and it was pretty quick and easy. It took me less than two hours start to finish. I did not install the wiring harness since I'm using it only for a bike rack. I may decide to install the harness in the future.

FYI if you disconnect the negative battery terminal on a car with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) it will give some warnings on the dash about the pre collision system failing. I just had to drive maybe one mile and restart the car and the message went away.

I'd be happy to answer questions if anyone needs info.
 
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I put a Curt trailer hitch from e-trailer on our 2021 Rav4 Hybrid LE. No problems. I had my local mechanic do the work, as I don't have a lift. At this point we don't have trailer wiring set up. Just using the trailer hitch for a Thule bike rack.

I think the aftermarket hitch is a lot cheaper than the OEM one. Check out etrailer, prices , save some money. I'm sure the dealers charge a lot to install the OEM too.
 
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DriftWithoutCar said:
FYI if you disconnect the negative battery terminal on a car with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) it will give some warnings on the dash about the pre collision system failing. I just had to drive maybe one mile and restart the car and the message went away.
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There is a section in the owners manual "Items to initialize" if the 12 volt battery is disconnected. That is all you need do.

The biggest one is the back hatch since it is probably open when you disconnect the battery on a hybrid/Prime. My back hatch would not close when I did the OEM wiring harness install until I did the initialization.
 
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DriftWithoutCar said:
Just wanted to update here in case anyone finds this in the future. I installed the OEM hitch receiver part number PK960-42K10 on my 2023 Rav4 Hybrid LE and it was pretty quick and easy. It took me less than two hours start to finish. I did not install the wiring harness since I'm using it only for a bike rack. I may decide to install the harness in the future.

FYI if you disconnect the negative battery terminal on a car with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) it will give some warnings on the dash about the pre collision system failing. I just had to drive maybe one mile and restart the car and the message went away.

I'd be happy to answer questions if anyone needs info.
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Did you need to disconnect the battery for the hitch install?
Is there a reason you choose the OEM hitch?
 
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My dealer installed the PK960-42J10 hitch and PK5D0-42K11-WH harness on my '23 Limited before delivery. I am only planning on using a bike rack, but I need to move the tag when the rack is installed because it is obstructed; and I needed a tag light.

The dealer also preserved the functionality of the kick sensors.
 
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Hail said:
Did you need to disconnect the battery for the hitch install?
Is there a reason you choose the OEM hitch?
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It's a good idea to disconnect the battery any time you're taking the car apart at all - there are sensors, lights, wiring, etc that could get cut and do more damage if the battery is connected than if the battery is disconnected.
I picked the OEM hitch for a few reasons. The OEM hitch is the lowest profile one available for starters. Plus it's a Toyota part and the vehicle is still under warranty - there's a chance (small chance, maybe?) that they would deny a future warranty claim if I had an aftermarket hitch installed. Also, I'm pretty sure the Toyota hitch is the strongest of the available hitches, using more bolts and thicker steel than other hitches.
 
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