Boot kick sensor and towbar compatibility

[RzrAzr]

Took a road trip yesterday and took the roof bars off that I had on the car 90% of the ownership of the car. There’s no going back now. Corolla felt like an S classe. Super quiet. 
I do need to be able to carry a bike though and the best option is towbar with the bike carrier behind the car.

I  do however like the feature where you open your boot by swinging your foot under the rear bumper. I think I’ve seen someone mention somewhere that this functionality is lost with towbar installation. Is this true?

[APS]

Usually, yes. But, there are ways to install it and retain the kick sensor loop. 

See this thread... 

 

[D.L.]

You can keep the kick function (at least with the official Toyota tow bar) - I have it on a 2023 TS. The installer needs to know it can be done as it does require the kick sensor frame to be adapted - the official Toyota installation instructions explain how.