Can I Tow A Trailer With A 2016 Hyundai Elantra

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I had a question about product # c11303. I have a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. I want to install it to use for transporting heavier weight in a utility trailer. The weight of the utility trailer and the weight in the items inside would fall within the max limits of the hitch. Roughly 700 pounds in a 1200 pound trailer Is this ok as long as all weight requirements are followed? I see some comments saying 2-3 bikes is the max limit for one of these hitches. That cant be right.

asked by: Vinny

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Before installing a trailer hitch on your 2016 Hyundai Elantra you first have to tow according to the towing limits posted in your owner's manual. No matter the weight rating for the trailer hitch, the towing capacity of your vehicle takes precedent.

According to your owners manual, trailer towing is not recommend with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The reason for this might be that weight of a trailer on a hitch (tongue weight) may be too heavy for the frame and rear axle on the Elantra. Tongue Weight is the weight that the a trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle. However you are able to install a trailer hitch to carry accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers. A Class I hitch like Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11303 is rated to carry two bikes max. It is not recommended to add more than 2 bikes on a Class I hitch is because adding weight too far away from the hitch can potentially cause the receiver or the hitch to bend or completely fail. Even if you are still within the tongue weight capacity due to the additional leverage that the weight of the third bike places on the trailer hitch receiver.

Please verify the above information by checking your owners manual regarding trailer towing.

If you find that you can tow with your Hyundai the Curt Drawbar # C45520 and Pin and Clip # F-4 are recommended. If you need at hitch ball, 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C40001 and 2" Hitch Ball # C40018 are recommended.

The recommended wiring is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56126. The plug-In location is behind the driver and passenger side tail lights inside the trunk.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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Answer 1

Hey Narvin, the trailer wiring kit you'd want for your 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Korean is the Tekonsha part #118692 which is a confirmed fit and has the most reliable converter box.

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Answer 2

For your 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback that was made in Korea (second letter of VIN is letter M) the Curt hitch part #C11400 is the hitch you'd need as it's the correct fit. If you were looking for trailer wiring too the Tekonsha kit part…

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Answer 3

The light-duty Class I hitch #C11400 is a confirmed fit on the GT Hatchback version of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. We have not had a local customer come in for an install of this particular hitch on your particular vehicle so we do not have the…

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Answer 4

We rate hitch installation difficulty based on the amount of time it takes for a professional or skilled layman to complete the installation. The hitch that takes the least time to install is Draw-Tite hitch #24905. The estimated pro installation…

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Answer 5

Your 2022 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV is going to require the Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56381. The Curt Harness #C56233 you found is only for the Blue hybrid trim. I currently see the PHEV was only offered for the SE, SEL and Limited trims.

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Answer 6

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he said that the reason you remove the nut of the module and enlarge the hole is so that it can be moved out of the way to allow the hitch part #C11400 to fit. I attached a picture that points out the correct nut…

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Answer 7

If you are sure the trailer would weigh 650 lbs you can tow it with your 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT as it has a towing capacity of 750 lbs. So you'll need a trailer hitch for that like with the Draw Tite part #24905 that is a confirmed fit for your…

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Answer 8

Hyundai is a South Korean vehicle manufacturer, but not all of their vehicles, including the Elantra GT are made in South Korea. The 2013 Elantra GT was made in South Korea, Czech Republic and Egypt. The GTs coming out of the South Korean plant did…

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Answer 9

The manual transmission 2016 Hyundai Elantra is flat-towable as-is. You would just need the base plate part #521632-1 as it is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. I am sure the 2017 model will be as…

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Answer 10

According to the folks at Draw-Tite, the reason the #24905 Class I hitch won't fit Korean manufactured models is that the rear bumper/frame area of the vehicle is slightly different on Korean made models. The exhaust is routed differently, and…

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Answer 11

In order to determine if your 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback was built in Korea you will want to take a look at the vehicle's VIN. The VIN is usually placed on a metal tag at the bottom of the windshield on the drivers side. If the second…

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Answer 12

Hey Charles, I attached a link to the install instructions for the Draw Tite hitch part #DT26PR that fits your 2024 Hyundai Elantra. You might need to scroll down a bit to find them.

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