Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
Question:
Hi Hope you Guys are WELL. Today I just drove my 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe out of the show room on Mon. the 9th. Do you have the 2 in. tow Bar? -I will also need the Cables for the Lights -Until I see you next time Stay Blessed
asked by: Edward N
Expert Reply:
Congratulations on your new Santa Fe. Is looks like you are looking for a trailer hitch and trailer wiring for your new Santa Fe. If you have the Sport model, then I recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13152. If you have the SE or Limited models, then I recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13153.
I prefer to use Curt trailer hitches on my vehicles for a few reasons. As it is in your case, the Curt trailer hitches will sometimes have higher tongue weight and gross towing capacities than their competition. These hitches have a tongue weight of 900 lbs. and a towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. which exceeds the weight ratings for other brands. The maximum towing capacity of the Santa Fe, when properly equipped, is 5,000 lbs, so these hitches can handle anything your Santa Fe can handle. Be sure to check your owners manual for your specific towing capacity as it can very depending on how it is equipped.
For a trailer wiring harness, I recommend part # C56184 if you have the SE or Limited without the factory tow package and part # 118571 if you have the Sport model without the tow package.
If your Santa Fe is pre-wired for the tow package, then you can use part # C56332 for the SE, Limited or Sport models.
If you plan on doing the installation yourself, I have attached installation videos and instructions for you to check out. The installations are fairly simple with no drilling, welding or splicing required. I have also attached one of our help articles on tips for installing a trailer hitch.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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