Expert Answers about Hyundai Santa Fe

• Comparing the Yakima EXO Cargo Carrier and GearSpace 17 Hitch Cargo Box
• The Yakima EXO # Y62VR and the GearDeck 17 are both premium hitch carrier options. The Yakima EXO # Y62VR holds 10 cubic feet and the GearDeck 17 # H00604 holds 17 cubic feet. The Yakima EXO # Y62VR has 100 lb capacity and the GearDeck 17 # H00604 has a 300-pound capacity. The Yakima EXO # Y62VR weighs 97 pounds and the GearDeck 17 # H00604 weighs 80 pounds. The Yakima EXO # Y62VR swings away from the vehicle giving you unencumbered access to the back of your Hyundai and the GearDeck...
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• Comparing Maxx and Stainless Steel DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kits
• The DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit # DE82FR with the Maxx coating has a salt spray rating of over 1,000 hours while the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit # DE54VR with the Stainless construction isn't rated for salt spray, but when I spoke with the owner he said the Coast Guard has used them for 13 years and never has had an issue with rust, so it definitely sounds like it's worth it. If you want the best of both worlds then check out the Disc Brake Kit # DE22FR. This comes with stainless calipers and then...
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• Choice of Class III Hitch for Use with Bike Rack on 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
• You are quite correct that of the three Class III hitches offered for your 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, which can be seen on the link provided at right, only the Curt # C13073 has the specific requirement that a stabilizing strap be used with non-wheeled loads like bike racks to maintain warranty coverage. You also ask a very good question. All of these hitches carry identical tongue weight and towing capacities (350-lbs and 3500-lbs respectively) and although not required to maintain their...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Other Parts to Tow a with a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
• The Curt # C13152 and Draw-Tite # 75772 trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are both pretty much the same. They install in the same location and even have the same clearance. The weight capacity of the Curt is higher but in all reality they're both rated as high as your Santa Fe so the higher capacity doesn't really matter. The Draw-Tite does have a slightly better price tag so, if it were me, I'd go with it. If your Santa Fe has the tow package you can...
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• Best Bike Rack to Use with a Class C Motorhome and a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
• The Thule Doubletrack, part # TH92BJ is not rated for RV use. Most racks that are folding, tilting or are rated for a Class 1 hitch aren't sturdy enough to take the increased forces that occur on the back of an RV. Instead, I recommend the Swagman E-Spec part # S94FR or Dispatch, part # S44FR. Both are platform racks rated for use with an RV and have a few differences that may matter to you depending on the type of bikes you have. The E-Spec is a newer rack with a 60-lb per bike capacity,...
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• Curt Hitch C13073 versus Draw-Tite 75684 for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
• Curt offers a round tube Class III receiver, part # C13073, but to satisfy their warranty requirements, a stabilizer strap # 18050 needs to be used for non-trailer loads like a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you intend on only using the receiver for towing, the Curt would be a good choice. The Draw-Tite # 75684 is constructed of square-tube steel. Because of the spoiler on top of the hatch, the stabilizer strap will not work well on the Santa Fe, so for a bike rack or cargo carrier, the...
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• 2-Inch Class III Hitch for 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 T
• The two 1-1/4-inch Class II hitches from Curt and Draw-Tite that you referenced, parts # C12113 and # 36536, along with the 2-inch Class III hitches available are all shown on the linked page.
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• Difference Between Curt and Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harnesses for a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
• Essentially the two harnesses you mentioned are the same things made by two different companies. Both are confirmed fits for your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. You made the right choice (even if you didn't mean to choose), though as we have better luck with the Tow Ready harnesses so had you asked me which I would have recommended before you placed your order I would have recommended the one you have.
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• Comparison of Trailer Wiring Harnesses # 118415 and # 118258 for a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
• My preference between the two wiring harnesses for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe would definitely be to go with the Tow Ready # 118258, if the vehicle has a factory towing package. The other wiring harness, part # 118415, is for models that do not have the tow package. The Tow Ready wiring harness keeps as much of the harness and connections inside the vehicle as possible, keeping the 4-Way trailer connector and wiring safe and dry when not in use. You can view the installation instructions...
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• Is Thule EasyFold XT or Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack Best Choice for 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
• The Thule # TH903202 and the Yakima # Y02443 HoldUp are pretty different. The answer to your question will primarily depend on the bikes you're wanting to carry. The EasyFold is primarily designed for electric bikes (although it can hold regular bikes too). It has a 65 lb weight capacity per bike, and provides a removable ramp to make loading and unloading heavy bikes easy as can be. Due to the design of the rack, it offers an extra-long shank to provide plenty of clearance between the...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
• The two referenced trailer hitch receivers for your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, Curt # C13153 and Draw-Tite # 75776, are both 2-inch Class III types that install without drilling using included hardware. The main functional differences between them are their tongue weight and gross trailer weight capacities. The Curt # C13153 has a 900-lb tongue weight rating and a 6000-lb towing capacity. The Draw-Tite has a 750-lb tongue weight rating and 5000-lb towing capacity (7500 if used with weight...
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• Comparing Class III Trailer Hitches for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
• I recommend the Curt # C13153 because it costs less than either alternative and because it actually has a higher tongue weight (TW) capacity of 900-lbs. TW is downward force on the hitch and this 900-lb rating is more than enough for any hitch-mount bike or cargo carrier. All of the 2-inch Class III hitches offered for your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited are shown on the linked page and all do indeed share very similar design/construction. All will install on your Santa Fe at the exact...
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• Comparing Curt Class III Trailer Hitches for a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
• Because your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (these 2 hitches only fit Sport models) maxes out at 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight there would be no benefit to go to the higher capacity hitch (# C13152). However, hitch # C13152 is rated for use with weight distribution whereas the lower capacity hitch is not. Even if you do not plan on using weight distribution to tow a trailer what this means is that the hitch that is rated for weight distribution does NOT require the use of a stabilization...
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• Differences Between the Optronics LED Stop/Turn/Tail Light Part STL69RRXB and Part STL69RB
• The difference between the Optronics LED stop/turn/tail light # STL69RRXB and the Optronics LED stop/turn/tail light # STL69RB is # STL69RRXB will have an integrated red reflector to fulfill the rear reflex requirement. If you choose to go with # STL69RB, then you will need to add 2 red reflectors to the back of your trailer to meet federal lighting requirements. I recommend going with the # STL69RRXB because it's not much more in cost and you will not need any additional parts. I included...
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• Swagman XTC or Chinook Bike Rack Comparison
• If I was choosing between the Chinook # S64683 and the XTC # S64670 I would go with the Chinook all day. It is a better bike rack and doesn't cost much more. The wheel cradle design is more secure and stable, the straps are easier to use since they ratchet, and the hooks lock into place to deter bike theft. Your wheelbase and bike weights are also perfectly compatible with this bike rack as well.
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• Automatic Engine Block Heater for a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
• We have what you are looking for for your 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. If you have a 2.4L I4 or a 2.7L V6 engine, then you can use the Kat's Heaters Ether Start Fluid Injection System, part # KH33210. If you have a 3.3L V6 engine, then you can use part # KH33220. For both of these, you only need to start your engine to inject ether fuel (not included) into your intake manifold. They connect directly to the battery. The thermostat ensures fluid is only dispensed when needed.
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• Comparison of Trailer Wiring Harnesses Available for the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and Routing the 4-Way
• As far as towing a trailer goes, there is not an advantage or disadvantage between the Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, # 118258, and the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118415, for the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both harnesses are capable of the same amount of amperage for trailer lighting. The difference between these harnesses is that if you have a damaged factory wiring harness the Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, # 118258, will be the correct replacement for your...
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• Comparing the Thule Motion XT and Sonic Roof Cargo Boxes
• The Thule Motion cargo boxes are the newest Thule cargo boxes. The Motion boxes are more angular to match the design of newer vehicles while the Sonic cargo boxes have a more traditional cargo box shape. The Sonic was actually a revamped version of earlier Thule boxes whereas the Motion is a completely new design. On the Sonic the lock was in the handle but in the Motion, # TH629707, the lock is separate from the handle and the handle slides parallel to the box rather than being a knob...
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• What is the Difference Between the Yakima RidgeBack and FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks
• Both the RidgeBack # Y02459 and FullTilt # Y02463 are high-end hanging-style racks from Yakima but in this case the FullTilt has a few extra features so I recommend going that route. Both racks have very similar features as far as tilting/folding ease of use, the handy SpeedKnob that locks and acts as a tool-free anti-rattle device, and the Zip Strips that secure the bikes. The FullTilt pulls away from the RidgeBack by having an integrated lock for the bikes (that's an add-on for the RidgeBack)...
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• Difference Between Curt 13473 and etrailer Brand e28AR Class III Hitches
• Curt manufactures the # e28AR for us. It's the same exact hitch as the Curt 13473 which we offer as # C34ER. The only difference between the two is the sticker placed on it and the finish. The Curt hitch uses a glossy powder coat, while the etrailer # e28AR uses a matte powder coat finish. Other than that, the hitches are identical. I've linked to an install video for you.
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