Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Ball Mount for Rise Needed Without Bumper Fascia Contact

Updated 04/17/2018 | Published 04/16/2018

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat

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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome

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Question:

Putting a hitch on my 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Hitch is a no brainer, just want to make sure I get the right ball mount to get the 17inch height that wont interfere with the plastic facia. Thanks!

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

For your 2005 Hyundai Tucson, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13526. This will have a 12-1/4 inch measurement to the inside top of the receiver opening and from the hitch pin hole to the outer most part of the bumper will be 5-3/4 inches.

For your ball mount, I recommend the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 to give you the bumper clearance and then recommend hitch ball # 63845 for a 2 inch ball or # 63847 for a 2-5/16 inch ball. Then use # e98880 for keyed alike locking pins.

For your vehicle wiring to give you the trailer connection, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55528. This simply plugs into your Hyundai Tucson's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. You will have to remove the tail light assemblies to access this harness. When the installation is complete the connector will store beneath the bumper, so I recommend bracket # 18144 to help.