Approximate Trailer Hitch Height for 2018 Hyundai Kona

Updated 07/24/2020 | Published 06/23/2020

Question:

What is the height from ground to inside top of the hitch? This info is typically in your great videos, but I cant find one specifically for the 2018 Kona. thanks.

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

We haven't had the chance to install either the Curt # C11529 trailer hitch on the 2018 Hyundai Kona, so I'm not going to have a precise measurement for you at this time.

That said, from what I can tell, based on the installation photos, this hitch appears to sit just slightly below the bumper, so if you measure from the ground to the bottom of your bumper, and subtract about a half inch, that should give you a pretty good idea of what the hitch height will be with either of the hitch options for your Kona. I attached a photo for you.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Phil M.

7/20/2020

I'm planning on installing a trailer hitch on my 2020 Hyundai KONA to use for a bike rack, a cargo basket, or a cross bar support to lengthn the distance between cross barrs for a longer kayak. Your sit shows two choices: Draw Tite 24976 ad Curt Curtb C11529. Question 1: Do you think one or the other of these maintains more ground clearance? Question 2: Why does the Curt need a stabilizer strap while the DrawTite doesn't? What should I be thinking abou in making this choice?

Chris R.

7/24/2020

Honestly both the Curt and Draw-Tite Class I hitches for your Hyundai Kona will pretty much sit in the exact same spot right below the bumper - neither option will provide better ground clearance over the other. Curt does require the use of stabilizing straps on some of their smaller hitches to maintain warranty when attaching non-trailer loads (bike rack, cargo carrier, etc). This doesn't signify a difference in the hitch itself but is simply something Curt decided was appropriate to ensure stability. If you'd rather not do this I just recommend going with the Draw-Tite # 24976.