Installation of Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2022 Kia Telluride

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I have a 2022 Kia Telluride and I am going to install the Curt trailer hitch myself. I see that the spare tire has to be lowered/removed... not permanently, correct? Is there anything else of note about this install?

asked by: Bud

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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 super handy to accomplish it. There are a few things of note, like having to temporarily lower the exhaust and remove an underbody panel on the driver side. Aside from that you just raise the hitch into place, bolt it in and do some light fascia trimming on the underside of the vehicle but don't worry the trimming won't be noticeable.

To help clear this up and make sense, I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13420 being installed on a 2022 Kia Telluride.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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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Congrats on the new vehicle! To add a hitch with a 2" receiver to your 2021 Kia Telluride you will want the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This hitch is custom fit and is guaranteed to bolt to your Kia with included hardware. I really like this…

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Answer 5

Yeah, it is definitely a bit to sort through, so I think we can help you out with the right 4-way wiring harness for your 2024 Kia Telluride. We'll start with the easy one, which is if you want to hardwire a 4-way, the model of your Telluride…

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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 7

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 8

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 9

In the install instructions for the Curt hitch part #C13420 there is a diagram that shows exactly how to measure to make the correct fascia trimming but it does not come with a template so that was a poor choice of words by the installer in the…

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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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