Everything Needed for a 2005 Hyundai Tucson to Tow a Trailer

Published 02/10/2009

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 7" Long - 3.5K

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$34.88

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$57.99

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(239)

$202.05

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1358)

$12.90

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs

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$30.92

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

(895)

$13.90

Question:

Can you tell me exactly what I need to buy for a 2005 Hyundai Tucson? I need to tow a rental trailer and know nothing about trailer hitches. So far, it looks like I want the Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver. But what else do I need exactly? Thanks.

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

You will need five separate parts to tow a trailer with your 2005 Hyundai Tuscon. You will need a trailer hitch, a ballmount, a pin & clip, a hitch ball, and a wiring harness. You have 7 different hitch options for your Tuscon. I would recommend purchasing and installing a hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening over a smaller 1-1/4 inch hitch opening; the larger hitch will give you a lot more options for accessories. Also, we happen to have a very competitively priced Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 13526, available for your vehicle. It is actually lower in cost than other Class II hitches. With the Curt Class III hitch, mentioned above, you would need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector, part # 118397, Ball Mount 3/4 inch Rise or 2 inch Drop, 7,500 lbs, part # C45010, the Class III Pin & Clip, part # PC3, and a 2 inch Hitch Ball, part # 63845 or 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, part # 19260, depending on which size ball the coupler on the rental trailer requires.

expert reply by: Andi