Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2013 Hyundai Accent
Question:
Hi, I have a 4 door 2013 hyundai accent. I see you have 2 different tow hitches that fit my car. One is a sport frame hitch and one is a round tube. What are the differences ? What are the pros and cons of each ? I will be pulling a small trailer for 2 kayaks. I will also need the light harness and the removable hitch for a ball. Thank You.
asked by: Cody
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24884 and the Curt Class I, part # C11250 share the same weight bearing capacity and installation procedure. The overall design is similar, but as you mentioned, the Curt uses round tubing for the crossbar of the hitch while the Draw-Tite uses square tubing. As far as the tubing goes, some folks find the round tube to be more visually attractive, but as far as strength and function goes, neither has an advantage.
Both companies are reputable and make a great product. I'd personally choose the Draw-Tite # 24884. In this instance, you can confidently choose the less expensive choice and still feel like you haven't sacrificed anything quality-wise.
For a trailer wiring harness, I'd recommend the # C56149 from Curt. This harness would plug inline between the vehicle's taillight assemblies and the factory taillight wiring harness, making it a very simple plug-and-play installation.
For a ball mount, I'd recommend the # 3592 and for a 1-7/8 inch ball, part # 19256 or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. The necessary ball size is usually stamped into the metal of the coupler.
If you click the provided link, you can see an install video, showing the hitch being installed on a 2013 Accent.
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