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I have seen James's video on the tow hitch and the other one he pushed about customizing the hitch with the kick sensor wires.
I want a OEM hitch only with no wiring. We primarily use it for carrying a 4 bike carrier and do not tow. I want the OEM one due to clearance issues as it is mounted higher and within the bumper.
I called 2 dealers today and got some wildly different prices for the OEM hitch:
Dealer 1 needed me to give them the VIN (of my vehicle on deposit) said the OEM hitch would not affect the kick sensor, but required both the hitch and 4 pin wiring to installed for a combined price of $1252 (material $763 and labor $489).
Dealer 2 said the OEM hitch would not affect the kick sensor, but could be installed without the trailer wiring (my desire) for a combined price of $703 ( $423 material and labor $280)
Both confirmed Hitch PN OEM Toyota PK960-42K10 (2021 Toyota RAV4 PRIME Tow Hitch Receiver - PK96042K10 - Genuine Toyota Accessory )
where it is listed for $295. It also clearly states: "Tow Hitch Receiver is not available for the RAV4 Limited grades with Advanced Technology Packages or RAV4 Prime XSE with Premium package"
Dealer #2 said I could order it from there and bring it in and they would install as long as it is an OEM part.
I pointed out to both that their material pricing is above the Toyota parts price as an installed sale option asking how they got so high given the listed option price and cost on Toyota parts website.
I am thinking that when I pay for the vehicle, I should require this along with other things:
1. Switch to weather mats (hate carpet)
2. Platinum Warranty (Paid $1050 in 2011 on highlander)
3. Blackout emblems
4. Extra Key.
So far, they are requiring a $1095 for "protection packages" where I got them to lower vehicle price by half of this, but kept accessory price the same. Basiclly, willing to give more money for the desired hitch and these other 4 items, but want it all as part of the sale.
Can anyone confirm if the kick sensor still works with the OEM hitch (not using the you tube video fix)?
Any thoughts?
/FS (not real name)
I want a OEM hitch only with no wiring. We primarily use it for carrying a 4 bike carrier and do not tow. I want the OEM one due to clearance issues as it is mounted higher and within the bumper.
I called 2 dealers today and got some wildly different prices for the OEM hitch:
Dealer 1 needed me to give them the VIN (of my vehicle on deposit) said the OEM hitch would not affect the kick sensor, but required both the hitch and 4 pin wiring to installed for a combined price of $1252 (material $763 and labor $489).
Dealer 2 said the OEM hitch would not affect the kick sensor, but could be installed without the trailer wiring (my desire) for a combined price of $703 ( $423 material and labor $280)
Both confirmed Hitch PN OEM Toyota PK960-42K10 (2021 Toyota RAV4 PRIME Tow Hitch Receiver - PK96042K10 - Genuine Toyota Accessory )
where it is listed for $295. It also clearly states: "Tow Hitch Receiver is not available for the RAV4 Limited grades with Advanced Technology Packages or RAV4 Prime XSE with Premium package"
Dealer #2 said I could order it from there and bring it in and they would install as long as it is an OEM part.
I pointed out to both that their material pricing is above the Toyota parts price as an installed sale option asking how they got so high given the listed option price and cost on Toyota parts website.
I am thinking that when I pay for the vehicle, I should require this along with other things:
1. Switch to weather mats (hate carpet)
2. Platinum Warranty (Paid $1050 in 2011 on highlander)
3. Blackout emblems
4. Extra Key.
So far, they are requiring a $1095 for "protection packages" where I got them to lower vehicle price by half of this, but kept accessory price the same. Basiclly, willing to give more money for the desired hitch and these other 4 items, but want it all as part of the sale.
Can anyone confirm if the kick sensor still works with the OEM hitch (not using the you tube video fix)?
Any thoughts?
/FS (not real name)