Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, and Brake Controller for 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Updated 10/27/2024 | Published 01/03/2022

Products Featured in This Question

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

(369)

$268.74

Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

(1769)

$279.95

Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$73.63

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

(957)

$53.93

7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires

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Question:

What about a trailer brake? How would you add one to the Santa Cruz to go along with the hitch

asked by: Dave M

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you would like to add a trailer brake controller to your 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz to use along with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C23WR. The first thing you will want to add, in addition to the trailer hitch, is wiring. You are going to need a 4-way in order to power your trailer's signal lights.

If you have the factory tow package and tow package you need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # CU94FR. This wiring harness will plug into the connection point in the rear of your vehicle. If you do not have the factory tow package/port you will need to use Wiring Harness # C59236.

Once you have installed the 4-way you will be able to use the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L. This kit comes with the wiring, adapter, and everything else you need in order to add a 7-way to your Santa Cruz. Following the installation of the # ETBC7L you will be able to add a brake controller.

For a brake controller, I recommend the Curt Echo # C51180. This brake controller will plug in line with your 7-way at the back of the vehicle. It is a proportional brake controller that is controlled via Bluetooth through the app on your existing smartphone.

expert reply by: Robin H

Cindy B.

10/26/2024

I have a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. I purchased a travel trailer from Camping World and had an electronic brake control installed. The travel trailer was stolen. I want to remove the electronic brake control, as it is no longer needed. Can I remove the brake control monitor from under the dash or is there more to it? Do I need to worry about it being hooked up to anything else, such as the vehicle's braking system or something under the hood? I am definitely not mechanically inclined; but I can use a screwdriver. I just don't want to have to pay someone to remove it.

Robin H.

10/27/2024

@CindyB it is as simple as removing the brake controller from underneath your dash. It isn't tied into any other systems you need to worry about. More than likely there is a plug with a tab in the back of the brake controller you can pull out to remove it. The plug could be tucked up under the dash just in case you end up needing it again. All you would have to do to reinstall the brake controller is plug it back in.