Is Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch on 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited w/Dual Exhaust

Question:

Ive read a few threads about this hitch. Some had to trim heat shield and bumper. However Ive read a few reviews on your site from customers who installed this hitch on the 2012 santa fe limited and didnt have to many any modifications. Its for my father and he will have a fit if I have to do some minor cuttingeven if its not a big deal he wont like it. Can you please confirm that this hitch fits the 2012 santa fe limited dual exhaust without having to trim heat shield and bumper..... thanks so much for your time

asked by: Bryan T

Expert Reply:

On a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, when installing Curt trailer hitch # C13073, you will need to trim the heat shield under the vehicle. Technically, you could just fold the area of the shield that would interfere out of the way but this might make installation more difficult. The bumper does not have to be trimmed and you cannot see the heat shield unless under the vehicle. I have linked a video showing an installation of the hitch and it also shows trimming the heat shield.

If your father plans on doing some towing with the hitch I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, and hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring, if the Santa Fe did NOT come with the factory tow package you can use # 118415. If it did come with the factory tow package use # 118258.

expert reply by: Michael H