2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Towing Capacity and Required Parts For Towing

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I purchased a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited not XL. What is the heaviest trailer weight that I can tow and what equipment do you recommend? Also, is a cooler required and if so can you supply?

asked by: William E

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You'll first want to check your owner's manual for confirmation, but from what I was able to find out, the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0T has a towing capacity of 3500-lbs for a trailer with brakes and 1650-lbs for a trailer without brakes; the Santa Fe Limited that is NOT the 2.0T version has a towing capacity of 2000-lbs regardless of the trailer being equipped with brakes or not. As I mentioned first, you'll want to verify this information in your owner's manual to determine if it is different from what I was able to find via my research. You really shouldn't need a transmission cooler of any kind and I would only really recommend adding one if you find that you're towing long distances and the transmission is overheating-which is unlikely on a new vehicle towing lower weights.

In order to tow a trailer behind your new Santa Fe, you'll first need a trailer hitch. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite # 75908 since it will be a bit easier to install compared to the Curt # C13195 . This hitch will provide you with a 2" receiver opening for towing and hitch mounted receiver accessories. You will also need a wiring harness to power your trailer lights; for that you can use the Curt T-Connector # CU94FR, which plugs in behind the tail lights on your vehicle and will run to the back of your hitch receiver.

If you're going to be towing a trailer with brakes, you will need to install a 7 way connector onto the vehicle using the Curt T-Connector- for that you will use the # ETBC7 kit as well as a brake controller to control the electric brakes. I think the easiest brake controller to install and use is the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180 which plugs into your 7 way connector and is controlled by your smart phone.

You will also need a ball mount kit like the # 989900 , which will provide you with 2 ball mounts to handle various rise/drop situations you might encounter when towing a variety of trailers, as well as a 1-7/8" and 2" ball mount that will help you in those situations as well.

I've included the links to installation videos for the hitch, wiring harnesses and brake controller that might be helpful during the installation process and to find out a little bit more information about how the products work.

expert reply by: Erik B

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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