Does 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Spare Tire have to be Removed to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75471
Question:
does the spare tie need to be removed to put hitch on
asked by: Bob B
Expert Reply:
The spare tire on a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe does not have to be removed to install or use the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75471, provided that it is the factory spare and not a larger one that was added later. I have included a link to the installation instructions. You will see that installation of this hitch is a 2 step process.
I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation and it will be the same on your Santa Fe. You will see that put the hitch in place without moving or even touching the spare tire.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, if the vehicle does not have a tow package, use # 118415. If it does have a tow package use # 118258. I have included links to the installation details for both wiring harnesses for you.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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