Is Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch on 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited w/Dual Exhaust
Question:
Ive read a few threads about this hitch. Some had to trim heat shield and bumper. However Ive read a few reviews on your site from customers who installed this hitch on the 2012 santa fe limited and didnt have to many any modifications. Its for my father and he will have a fit if I have to do some minor cuttingeven if its not a big deal he wont like it. Can you please confirm that this hitch fits the 2012 santa fe limited dual exhaust without having to trim heat shield and bumper..... thanks so much for your time
asked by: Bryan T
Expert Reply:
On a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, when installing Curt trailer hitch # C13073, you will need to trim the heat shield under the vehicle. Technically, you could just fold the area of the shield that would interfere out of the way but this might make installation more difficult. The bumper does not have to be trimmed and you cannot see the heat shield unless under the vehicle. I have linked a video showing an installation of the hitch and it also shows trimming the heat shield.
If your father plans on doing some towing with the hitch I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, and hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring, if the Santa Fe did NOT come with the factory tow package you can use # 118415. If it did come with the factory tow package use # 118258.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Replacement Hubs and Brake Assemblies for Dexter Mobile Home Axle and 8-147 Hubs
- Q&A: Distance Between the Mounting Holes on the Curt 5-Postion Adjustable Channel Bracket
- Q&A: Replacement for Gabriel Shock Model 610712
- Article: How to Measure a Trailer Axle
- Q&A: Taillight Converter Needed To Separate Brake Lamp and Turn Signal Circuits
- Q&A: Recommended Replacement For A JVR9000R RV Stereo System With Three Cameras
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch And Wiring For A 2022 Honda CR-V Touring Hybrid With Hands Free Liftgate
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch Fit for 2022 Kia Niro PHEV Plug In Hybrid
- Article: How to Correct Noise from Exhaust Rattling Against a Trailer Hitch
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Article: Towing a Trailer? Let's Talk About Brake Controllers
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: Troubleshooting Brake Controller Installations
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams