Best Hitch Curt or etrailer for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Question:
What is the difference between the etrailer and Curt Hitches for a 2023 Santa Fe? Which one do you recommend for my suv or is there a better option?
asked by: Dee
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you. Both the Curt item # C34ER and the etrailer item # e28AR are confirmed to fit the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. These hitches are identical with the exception that the etrailer hitch has a matte black powder coat finish that offers superior rust protection. They are both made in the USA.
I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e28AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Santa Fe with included hardware. They both have the same installation method and towing capacity but this one will look better when installed. The matte black finish will blend in better beneath your rear bumper trim compared to the glossy sheen of the Curt.
I really like the etrailer hitch because it installs behind your rear bumper and the crossbar is completely hidden. This leaves only the 2" x 2" receiver visible. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600 lbs maximum tongue weight. It can not be used with a weight distribution system.
I have linked a couple of pictures below of both hitches along with installation videos so you can see what these hitches looks like when installed.
Since you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # CU94FR and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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