Trailer Hitch and Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Question:
We have a 6V AWD 2011 hyuandai Santa Fe and would like to purchase a 2009 Jay Feather Sport 165 Travel Trailer. See specs attached If we were to purchase the weight distribution hitch referenced in this reply https://www.etrailer.com/question-36230.html and were mindful the gvwr for the trailer i.e. not towing fully loaded would we be able to safely tow the travel trailer with our vehicle? Thanks so much!
asked by: Brett P
Expert Reply:
If you can make sure the 2009 Jay Feather Sport 165 Travel Trailer that you are interested in will stay below the tongue weight of your hitch with a WD system then the hitch would be fine to tow the trailer. You would then also need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine it's towing capacity and be sure to go by the lower figure as the overall capacity.
We offer a trailer hitch for your Santa Fe # 75684 that can be used with a WD and has a TW of 500 lbs.
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
The part # RP66541 would be a great option for 500 lbs of tongue weight it has a range of 400-800 lbs.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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