Trailer Hitch with Most Ground Clearance for a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Question:
I have a 2008 Hyundai santé fe , all wheel drive with 3.3 engine. Im, looking for a hitch that will give me the most ground clearance, either the Draw-Tite or curt from what I can see have model for my car, but which will sit higher, or other recommendations? I prefer a 2inch receiver-
asked by: Don C
Expert Reply:
When we installed the various trailer hitches available for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe we found that the Curt hitch # 13538 was slightly higher than the Draw-Tite model # 75471. The Curt hitch measured 13-3/4 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver opening. The Draw-Tite was 13 inches.
To the bottom of the receiver on the Curt hitch it will be approximately 2-1/4 inches less than 13-3/4 inches so approximately 11-1/2 inches. I have linked a video showing installation for you.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And for trailer wiring if your Santa Fe does not have the factory tow package use # 118415. If it does have the factory tow package use # 118258.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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