Does Heat Shield of 2020 Hyundai Sonata Need to Remove to Install Draw Tite Trailer Hitch

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The exhaust heat shield ? what is the problem with this as far as the car ?

asked by: John

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Expert Reply:

The heat shield of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata gets in the way of the Draw Tite hitch part # DT74MR from fitting. If you check out the included instructions you can see that the hitch installs on top of where the heat shield sits.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The heat shield needs to be removed in order to install the Draw-Tite #DT74MR on your 2020 Hyundai Sonata because it prevents the hitch from being in direct contact with the mounting surface on the underside of the vehicle. The good news is that the…

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Answer 2

No, it will not. I checked with all of our vendors, and the only hitches available for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata are 1-1/4". Hyundai didn't offer a 2" as a factory option either due to the small size and weight capacity of the car. Out of…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you find a hitch receiver and a bike rack that fits your 2022 Hyundai Sonata. I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver item #DT74MR. This is a custom fit hitch that bolts directly to your Sonata's frame…

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Answer 4

I just spoke with my rep at Draw-Tite the bottom of the 1 1/4" receiver for the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" item #DT74MR sits 5 1/2" off of the ground. I have attached a picture of the…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 8

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 9

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 10

Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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Answer 11

Hey Ben! The Curt does have that restriction on the vertical bike racks so I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch #TS82VR. This has a higher tongue weight capacity and will allow you to carry the VelociRAX. It would be a good idea to add the etrailer…

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Does Heat Shield of 2020 Hyundai Sonata Need to Remove to Install Draw Tite Trailer Hitch

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