Can A Bumper Plate Be Used Instead Of Trimming For A Hitch Installation On A 2020 Kia Telluride

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Will a bumper plate work instead of cutting/notching the stock bumper?

asked by: John

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As long as this bumper plate fits in place of the original bumper panel, it could provide an alternative to having to trim the bumper panel during installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13420. The hitch is a confirmed fit while we can't confirm fit for this bumper plate. You will want to note the dimensions of the receiver at 4-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear of the bumper and ground to the top edge of the receiver tube as important dimensions pairing up the hitch with the plate.

The included video resource provides a great overview of the installation process beginning to end.

expert reply by: Patrick R

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John P.

5/9/2020

It would be nice to know if the Kia Hitch Cover/Bumper Insert (part # S9F61AU060) would work with the Curt hitch. This would prevent cutting the bumper fascia and would give a more finished look, similar to what the OEM hitch with cover would look like. Thanks for all your detailed answers.

Chris R.

5/12/2020

I wish I could confirm (either way) if the Kia Bumper Insert will work with the Curt Hitch # C13420, but since it's not something we've physically tested I really can't say for sure. Just judging by the design difference between it and the OEM hitch though, I'm guessing it won't be compatible.

Answer 1

Yes, it does! The Curt Hitch item #C13420 does fit the 2024 Kia Telluride. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs…

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Answer 2

That is a great question. The #C13420 is the Curt brand hitch, while the #e45ZR is our etrailer branded hitch which is also manufactured by Curt. The main difference is that the Curt brand hitch uses a gloss black powder coating, while our etrailer…

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Answer 3

Kia Tellurides are in our install shop all the time for hitch and wiring installs since Kia typically will not install them at the factory. Manufacturers use "tow package" as a buzz word to charge you more typically so you'll want to…

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Answer 4

I'm not quite sure what you're referring to but fitment for trailer hitches and wiring is typically dependent on the manufacturer getting their hands on the newer year model of the vehicle to determine if any changes are needed. We currently…

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Answer 5

While ideally, the flange would be flush against the frame, this does not look like anything out of the ordinary. These hitches are made of a mild flex steel and are designed to bend. Looking at the structure of this hitch, it is likely that we do…

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Answer 6

Congrats on the new SUV. To add a hitch to your 2023 Kia Telluride, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13420. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 7

Don't worry, the spare tire on your 2022 Kia Telluride will be put back on once installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13420 is complete. Overall the installation of this hitch is pretty straight forward and you don't need to be…

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Answer 8

You will need to contact your local Kia dealer to determine if you are going to be able to increase your tongue weight rating on your 2020 Telluride. With the owners manual stating the maximum tongue weight at 351lbs I would not exceed that amount…

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Answer 9

As long as you have a 2 inch trailer hitch installed on your 2020 Kia Telluride like the Curt #C13420 the Curt Cargo Carrier part #C18109 would fit and work well. We don't have any video or pictures we can share that show the fit, but based on…

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Answer 10

Yes, it does! The Curt hitch item #C13420 is confirmed to fit the 2024 Kia Telluride, however I have a better option. I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This hitch is manufactured to the same standards and specifications as the Curt item…

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Answer 11

When installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13420 on a 2020 Kia Telluride you do have to remove the spare tire; that is the first step but it does get put back into place at the end of the installation. The install of this hitch is relatively…

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Answer 12

I would be happy to! To add a hitch to your 2024 Kia Telluride, I recommend the etrailer item #e45ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind your rear bumper…

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Can A Bumper Plate Be Used Instead Of Trimming For A Hitch Installation On A 2020 Kia Telluride

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