[motrcycl]

Spent a little time this morning calling around for pricing on getting a hitch installed.

Local shop #1 quoted $568.31 total
Local shop #2 quoted $589 total
Dealership quoted $1139 total
Uhaul quoted $479.17 total

I had a Uhaul hitch on my '88 Isuzu P'up that worked flawlessly, so I'm comfortable with going that route.

The only downside is it is a 4-pin connector. I'm thinking that it'd be easy enough for me to swap out the 4-pin for the Kia 7-pin at a later date, if necessary.

I could probably install the hitch myself, too, but would rather have Uhaul do it, since I don't have the necessary tools.

Ridiculous prices

 

[monogodo]

Ridiculous prices

I should mention that a customer gave me a $500 Visa gift card for putting up with their bullsh!t, so by going the U-Haul route, it's essentially free to me.

 

[Grifball]

I should mention that a customer gave me a $500 Visa gift card for putting up with their bullsh!t, so by going the U-Haul route, it's essentially free to me.

Can you send that customer over to me next?

 

[smills]

Looking to get the hitch installed. Dealership is way too expensive, Dealer over $1k while local Uhaul says $462.

I would prefer a 7-pin connector just to be future proof and the dealer doesn't have those yet and Uhaul isn't listing them either.

I see Curt has a 7pin harness

Custom Wiring Connector, 7-Way RV Blade, Select Palisade, Santa Cruz, Telluride

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and a 4pin

Custom Wiring Harness, 4-Way Flat Output, Select Hyundai, Kia Vehicles

Making memories doesn't start when you reach your destination; it starts at the very first mile of your journey. Wherever your road begins and wherever it takes you, Bring It® with the power of CURT.CURT custom wiring provides everything you need to connect your vehicle's electrical system to a...

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But both product listings say:

• Factory (OEM) tow package required for installation

Is there something else i need to add or did my SEL Premium come ready? On the sticker I don't see anything about a Tow Package being installed.

Regards,

-Scott

 

[JMII]

Is there something else i need to add or did my SEL Premium come ready? On the sticker I don't see anything about a Tow Package being installed.

Nothing else required as all SCs are pre-wired for trailer connections as standard equipment. There is no "tow package" other then adding the 7 or 4 pin harness to the factory connector and bolting on the hitch...

 

[smills]

Nothing else required as all SCs are pre-wired for trailer connections as standard equipment. There is no "tow package" other then adding the 7 or 4 pin harness to the factory connector and bolting on the hitch...

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@JMII Thank you for the confirmation!

 

[Grifball]

@JMII Thank you for the confirmation!

Let us know if you have any trouble getting that 7-pin installed with the hitch at U-Haul. I'm headed toward the same setup later this month.

 

[smills]

Let us know if you have any trouble getting that 7-pin installed with the hitch at U-Haul. I'm headed toward the same setup later this month.

Uhaul doesn't show that they sell the 7pin but I am going to go by tomorrow and ask if I provide it if they will install it while they have it on the lift installing the hitch. I'll report back after it is all said and done.

 

[Jim]

TL;DR: The turbo equipped SC has 3 trailer related fuses (1 for 4-pin stuff, 1 for dedicated 12v, 1 for trailer brake controller connection). The owners manual is incorrect as saying these fuses are only on the non-turbo. The turbo equipped SC has a 4-pin connector for a trailer brake controller under the dash (it is hidden up behind the fuse panel). The technical information in Hyundai tech info is incorrect in regards to this.



Alright this gets even more confusing. So the owners manual says the Trailer 2 (Trailer Controller) and Trailer 3 (Trailer Connector) fuses are only on the G4KN (non turbo 2.5L) SC Model. Yet I have the G4KP (Turbo 2.5L) Model and I have those fuses (The owner's manual seems backwards IMO).

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In the fuse box schematics neither the G4KN or the G4KP have the Trailer 2/Trailer 3 fuses mentioned. Seriously Hyundai, get it together.

Ok. Looking at the Santa Fe schematics and it makes more sense. Essentially, fuse wise, Trailer 1 is used for standard 4-pin stuff, Trailer 2 is for the brake controller, and Trailer 3 is for the 12v to the 7-pin. The Santa Fe shows the Trailer 2 fuse going to a 4-pin connector under the dash. Also shows the same 6-pin we have found in the SC as the CAN2 diag connector. So It seems the 2.5T SC has the fuses for brake controller/7-pin but now to just find the connector to wire in the brake controller...

Found the connector for the brake controller. It is up behind the fuse panel under the dash:

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[Jim]

TL;DR: The turbo equipped SC has 3 trailer related fuses (1 for 4-pin stuff, 1 for dedicated 12v, 1 for trailer brake controller connection). The owners manual is incorrect as saying these fuses are only on the non-turbo. The turbo equipped SC has a 4-pin connector for a trailer brake controller under the dash (it is hidden up behind the fuse panel). The technical information in Hyundai tech info is incorrect in regards to this.



Alright this gets even more confusing. So the owners manual says the Trailer 2 (Trailer Controller) and Trailer 3 (Trailer Connector) fuses are only on the G4KN (non turbo 2.5L) SC Model. Yet I have the G4KP (Turbo 2.5L) Model and I have those fuses (The owner's manual seems backwards IMO).

View attachment 3425

In the fuse box schematics neither the G4KN or the G4KP have the Trailer 2/Trailer 3 fuses mentioned. Seriously Hyundai, get it together.

Ok. Looking at the Santa Fe schematics and it makes more sense. Essentially, fuse wise, Trailer 1 is used for standard 4-pin stuff, Trailer 2 is for the brake controller, and Trailer 3 is for the 12v to the 7-pin. The Santa Fe shows the Trailer 2 fuse going to a 4-pin connector under the dash. Also shows the same 6-pin we have found in the SC as the CAN2 diag connector. So It seems the 2.5T SC has the fuses for brake controller/7-pin but now to just find the connector to wire in the brake controller...

Found the connector for the brake controller. It is up behind the fuse panel under the dash:

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[ZEPHYR]

Towed the boat like a breeze. Six inch drop hitch flipped upside worked perfect (thanks for the reviews on here). Honestly barely even noticed it back there but it’s a very light boat.

 

[Thundercruz]

Well...maiden voyage behind me...great weekend away!

Picked up my 2022 Forest River Mini Lite 2109S. Pulled the trailer to my campsite and then home(~185 miles) on a day with 20 mph winds. Carried virtually nothing in my trailer other than the basics; a few silverware, plates, blankets, hoses, electric cables, gray/black and water tanks near empty. My next trip will be to Western Ohio area so I get more time behind the wheel to assess things further(hopefully without 20mph winds).

Couple of things I have learned so far:

Plenty of power to tow my trailer.
Definitely bumping up against the weight limit.
Very little trailer sway, but a bit of a 'herky-jerky' ride when hitting any significant bumps.
Gas mileage sucks when you tow (~9.5mpg) and therefore the gas stops are frequent.
Rear visibility is not so good. (I'll probably invest in the rearview camera available on the trailer)
CURT Wireless Brake Controller worked quite well, but it is a poor design.(Had to zip tie it to my vehicle so it did not jiggle free)
I'll be buying a different wireless brake controller. One that sits on the trailer rather than the tow vehicle.

Installed Parts:
Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch(Blue Ox Part #: BXW0756)
CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Bluetooth-Enabled Smartphone Connection.

I did not have the Curt brake controller installed when I took the picture below.
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This is a very nice camper, but aren't you concerned that the weight of the camper is so close to the max Towing capability of the SC?

 

[HSC4ME]

Didn't go through this whole thread to see if anyone already installed a Hopkins #47605 Knockout 4-Pin Adapter to the left of the license plate yet.

Simple 1.25" hole is all that is required.

As you can see from the backside, there is room to move the hole down and closer to the license plate light. Get it as close as you can to have more room for the connector that plugs into it. Space is tight back there.

Not sure if any of the 7-Blade & 4-Pin combo connectors will have enough room. I went back to a 4-Pin because I will not be towing a trailer that requires electric brakes and I hated the look and how low the 7-Blade hangs down below the hitch.

 

[Jmitchelltfo]

Didn't go through this whole thread to see if anyone already installed a Hopkins #47605 Knockout 4-Pin Adapter to the left of the license plate yet.
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Simple 1.25" hole is all that is required.
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As you can see from the backside, there is room to move the hole down and closer to the license plate light. Get it as close as you can to have more room for the connector that plugs into it. Space is tight back there.

Not sure if any of the 7-Blade & 4-Pin combo connectors will have enough room. I went back to a 4-Pin because I will not be towing a trailer that requires electric brakes and I hated the look and how low the 7-Blade hangs down below the hitch.

I zip tied my seven pin up, out of the way since I might not ever use it. I will probably mount my four pin like yours. That's the cleanest setup that I've seen yet.

 

[jackthebiker]

I ordered the Curt $365.39 Class III hitch from NAPA yesterday for $212.99 shipped. Today I ordered The Curt $72.29 4 pin wiring harness from Amazon for $40.67 shipped. So $253.66 total, $184.02 off of list. I will be installing, looks like a two beer job. Maybe four if my buddy helps me.

 

[Brian]

I just started towing an Aliner trailer. Is there any reason not to use cruise with lane centering when towing? Also what driving mode are most using? I’ve kept mine in smart mode.

 

[Zenieth]

Jack, thanks for posting the purchase information. I just bought the same thing! Jam up deal too! This forum is great with a lot of data available and I’m thankful for that!

 

[HSC4ME]

I ordered the Curt $365.39 Class III hitch from NAPA yesterday for $212.99 shipped. Today I ordered The Curt $72.29 4 pin wiring harness from Amazon for $40.67 shipped. So $253.66 total, $184.02 off of list. I will be installing, looks like a two beer job. Maybe four if my buddy helps me.

And if you show your Automobile Club card you will get another 10% off at NAPA! 😁

 

[ceawho?]

For sure. So either the SC is over built and doesn’t need this stuff or Hyundai has no clue the type of abuse towing creates. Glad there is a 10 year warranty.

These guys know what their doing. The SC 2.5 T come with an upgraded trans cooler, self leveling suspension, and is prewired for 4 pin or 7 pin harness as well as a connector for a brake controller under the dash. all that is stated in the manual. Now as fare as the availability of the parts, there is an chip shortage that is affecting the distribution of certain components, the 7 pin harness is more than a bunch of wires it has a control module that regulates signals and power outputs that needs computer chips. and as for the brake controller, wouldn't you rather get a controller from a manufacture that specializes in those devices. When you get options from the manufacture you don't always get the best components andend up want to upgrade them anyway. So I'm patiently waiting for the 7 pin to come out and I'm planning to get the blu-tooth brake controller.

 

[JMII]

So I'm patiently waiting for the 7 pin to come out and I'm planning to get the blu-tooth brake controller.

Just get the Kia 7 pin - its the same part with a different logo.

Compared to the competition Hyundai's towing solution isn't much, its the minimum required - a hitch and some wiring, pretty much the same as the aftermarket offers as bolt-on parts. Thankfully they did provide an interface for a brake controller. The self leveling suspension is nice but its not some sophisticated air ride setup that can truly level the vehicle. The Mav's towing package offers a larger cooler (trans and engine), different gearing, a Haul mode, etc. Ford knows what they are doing, for example they spec the frontal area limitations. However the Mav tows 1,000lb less so how did Hyundai manage a higher rating using less equipment?

I'm not saying the SC isn't going to tow just fine, in fact testing on YouTube has shown it does a great job... but Hyundai's information, specs, dealer knowledge and communication has been lacking from the get go.