Recommended Flat Towing Set-Up for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Manual Transmission
Question:
I am looking to purchase a tow bar for a 2011 Santa fe. To be pulled by an RV. I am confused as to whether I need to buy separate plates for the bumper, or if they are included with any of your tow bars
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
Your 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe can only be flat towed if it has a manual transmission. All automatic transmission models require a trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground.
If you have a manual transmission, you will need base plates to go with a tow bar. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 521630-1 which are a confirmed fit. For a tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520. You will also want safety cables like # RM-643.
For tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will give you diodes to protect your factory wiring, while utilizing the connections. It will also give you a clean connection and coiled wiring cable.
For supplemental braking, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This system once installed gives you the ability to simply plug and play. It will give you braking at the same time and with the same intensity as you hit the brake pedal in your towing vehicle. You will need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400 to ensure the tail light wiring functions correctly for this system to work properly with your vehicle.
The last thing you need is a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to assist you in finding the correct part and have linked the page to all your options for your convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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