How Much Can a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD with V6 Tow
Question:
Looking at buying a travel trailer, it dry weight of 5200lbs. Can my 2014 santa Fe limited awd v6 tow this trailer? What do I need to properly tow this trailer? Xtra coolant? Weight distributing hitch? Anything else? Thanks
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
According to the owner's manual for a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, the towing capacity for a model with the 3.3L V6 engine and the trailer towing package is 5,000 lbs. If you do not have the trailer towing package then your towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. Therefore, I cannot recommend you tow a trailer with a dry weight of 5,200 lbs.
If you are able to find a trailer that is under the towing capacity of your vehicle then you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. A weight distribution system is not required but will be a good idea if you are at or near the maximum towing capacity of your vehicle. The owner's manual does requires that the trailer have brakes if over 1,653 lbs so you will most likely need a brake controller and 7-way.
For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75776 because it has a hidden crosstube and it comes with a mounting bracket for the trailer connector. For a wiring harness, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56332 because it offers plug and play installation. If your trailer has brakes then for a 7-way, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7 and for a brake controller I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 because it has safeguards that protect both the vehicle/trailer.
For a weight distribution system, the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA92-00-0800 should be perfect for you and it even has built-in sway control. The only thing you will need to use this system is a hitch ball, part # EQ91-00-6080 or part # EQ91-00-6100.
I have attached several install/review videos on the above products for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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