Trailer Hitch Receiver and 4-Way Wiring Compatibility for a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback  

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We do have 2 receivers that will fit your 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11303 will only fit the coupe or sedan models not the hatchback.

Both the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24905 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11400 are confirmed to fit on your Elantra as long as it was not built in Korea. You can check this by checking the 2nd letter of your VIN. If you have an M as the 2nd letter you cannot use these receivers. Both receivers are class I with a maximum tongue weight rating of 200lbs and with a maximum trailer weight rating of 2,000lbs. Be sure to not exceed any capacities given by Hyundai for your Elantra.

Of these two receivers I recommend the Draw-Tite Receiver # 24905 as it will be the easier of the two to install. And you will not need the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap # 18050 that is recommended by Curt for their receiver.

I do recommend installing a Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118692 when you install the receiver. This 4-way flat connector is required for most of the small trailers you may need to pull but will also allow for you to use Auxiliary Lights # C53201 with any hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack or cargo carrier that may impair the view of your tail lights on your Elantra. You can use the Mounting Brackets # 18140 and # 18144 if you would prefer to mount the 4-way to your receiver rather than running it though the rear hatchback door when you need to connect the 4-way.

If your Elantra is one of the few that is manufactured in Korea there is currently not a receiver available that will fit your vehicle. I can possibly recommend a roof rack if you are needing the receiver to carry additional gear and not haul a trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M

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