Recommended Parts to Flat Tow 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Behind Class C Sunseeker Motorhome  

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I am happy to recommend the items you'll need to safely flat tow your 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with 2.4L engine and manual transmission behind your 2010 Sunseeker Class C motorhome. If you have a different version of the car that cannot be flat towed you might instead be able to use a tow dolly.

First you'll need base plates on the car. The Blue Ox kit # BX2719 is currently the only one available that will fit. With it you can use their reliable Nighthawk tow bar # RM-677 that stores on the Sunseeker. For a lighting kit your easiest option is magnetic lights like # TL21RK or # TLL21RK which are simple to install and remove, but if you prefer a hard-wired diode kit instead you can use Roadmaster diode kit # RM-15267.

You'll also need a braking system to slow the Santa Fe when you press the brakes on the Sunseeker. I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot wireless portable system # BLU37TR because it is easy to set up and use and because it is portable. So if you get a new toad in the next few years you'll be able to move the Patriot over to that new car with no hassle. If you use a diode kit instead of magnetic lights you'll also need relay kit # RM-88400, but you do NOT need it if you use magnetic lights.

You'll probably also need a high/low hitch adapter like # RM-076 to keep the connected tow bar level, or at least no more than 3-inches above or below level at either end. Level tow bars work better and bind up less. The included article will help you pick one out.

You'll also want to check that your RV and its hitch are suitably rated for towing the Santa Fe's curb weight of 3,725 to 4,120-lbs. I also recommend checking your Hyundai owner's manual or with your local dealership for any details on preparation that might be necessary for flat towing this car.

expert reply by: Adam R

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