Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount for 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD  

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Starting with the trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch # C13152 for your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. This Class III trailer hitch will provide a 2 inch receiver opening and a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, although you will also want to check the vehicle's capacity as listed in the owner's manual. This hitch is confirmed to fit your Santa Fe Sport and will use existing holes in the vehicle frame for a no-drill installation. I have attached an installation video on this vehicle that you can use for reference.

Then for trailer wiring, if your Santa Fe does not have the factory tow package, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One vehicle Wiring Harness # 118571. This will easily install a 4-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle by connecting to built-in ports located behind the driver and passenger side tail lights. If your Santa Fe does have the factory tow package, you will instead need the Curt # C56332, which will connect to the harness under the vehicle on the driver side.

I have attached the installation details for both of these harnesses that you can check out.

Lastly, for a ball mount, I recommend looking at the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This kit includes one ball mount with a 3/4 inch or 2 inch drop and another ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes both a 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch hitch ball. When choosing the correct ball mount, you will want to make sure the rise or drop on the unit is sufficient for towing your trailer level. If the rise or drops for the ball mounts in this kit are not what is needed, I have attached an article that will help you choose the correct one, along with a link that will take you to our available selection.

expert reply by: Chris R

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