Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe  

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You have two options, you can go with a hitch mounted option or a trunk mounted option. The hitch mounted options are more preferred as they do not touch the paint of the vehicle and they offer a more secure mounting point.

For a hitch for your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe you would want the Curt Hitch part # C13152 if you have a Sport model or part # C13153 for if you have a GLS or Limited model.

I attached install videos for both hitches for you to check out as well.

The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack has an angled shank that would raise the bike rack up by three inches providing additional ground clearance. Because of that, this is the rack I'd recommend for you. The rack includes an anti-rattle hitch bolt, but a combination anti-rattle hitch lock/cable lock is available separately as part # S64031.

Or for an economical trunk mounted bike rack the Passage part # TH910XT would be a great option.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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