Which Hitch is Better for a 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line? The etrailer or B&W?

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Hello, I have a 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line and am trying to get the best hitch to install. I watched the video for this install and it doesnt involve cutting the trim at all. I like this option, but wonder if there are any negatives to this particular hitch over the etrailer one. I appreciate the assistance.

asked by: Ryan D

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Hey Ryan. The lack of trimming on the B&W Trailer Hitch item # BW82PR compared to the etrailer item # e45ZR does come with a bit of a trade off. The receiver for the B&W item # BW82PR sits lower when installed on your 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line.

The reason the etrailer item # e45ZR requires that cut on the bottom of your Kia's fascia is because the top of the receiver sits 15-1/2" above the ground. We haven't had a chance to install the B&W item # BW82PR on a 2025 Telluride but you're going to give up at least 2" in ground clearance by not making that cut.

I recommend installing our etrailer Hitch item # e45ZR on your 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line. You'll appreciate the extra ground clearance if you're ever driving on a steep incline.

What do you plan on using a hitch for?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Ryan D.

11/4/2025

Thanks for the answer Jerred! I will only be using with a cargo carrier, or bike rack. Mostly it would be on regular roads, with the odd rough Vermont driveway being the most off-roading adjacent. It is definitely a tricky decision. My brother-in-law has a regular hitch on his 2021 where he had to notch the fascia and it looks perfectly fine.

Jerred H.

11/6/2025

@RyanD You're welcome! With towing a trailer you can get a ball mount that will help with ground clearance. Seeing as how you're going to be using accessories like a cargo carrier and bike rack, I highly recommend going with the etrailer item # e45ZR. After you make that small cut you'll never see it again unless you climb underneath your Telluride.

Answer 1

Thanks for reaching out, Ryan. There are a few differences between the hitches. The B&W hitch part #BW82PR has a slightly higher towing capacity but the ground clearance is less. You will have 11-3/4" ground clearance with the B&W but…

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Answer 2

The difference between the etrailer #e95ZR and Curt #C13427 trailer hitches for your 2023 Hyundai Palisade is literally just the finish. The etrailer hitch has a matte black finish while the Curt hitch has the classic glossy black finish that we see…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

Hi John! With the etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs #e98874 measuring 24"x60", we do have a close option in aluminum, but not exactly the same. For that, check out the Curt Cargo Carrier for…

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Answer 5

Hi Fred; the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C68JR is designed to fit the 2020 - 2022 Kia Telluride with Factory Tow Package. If you have the factory port for wiring you can still install the wiring harness without the tow package. Check…

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Answer 6

The bouncing and shaking that you saw in the video is the norm on the majority of cargo carriers on the market. The extended location from the hitch causes the carrier to bounce more than a hitch accessory that might sit closer to the vehicle. There…

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Answer 7

The advantage of a folding carrier like part #e98874 is, obviously, that it it can fold up for rear clearance when you don't have anything loaded on it. The disadvantage of a folding carrier is that since there are more hinges and connection…

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Answer 8

The etrailer Folding Cargo Carrier #e98874 provides a folding function thanks to the hinge mechanism in its 2-inch shank .. This is an integral part of the carrier and it cannot be removed. The center-positioned square bar that is visible at the rear…

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Answer 9

When we installed the Curt Hitch #C13427 on our 2020 Hyundai Palisade, the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the rear bumper is 5-1/2". That's slightly further out than the other hitch you were looking at. My…

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Answer 10

Out of the etrailer #e95ZR and Curt #C13427 hitches I recommend using the etrailer one for your 2022 Hyundai Palisade. They both have the same basic design but the Curt has a glossy black finish while the etrailer has a matte black finish. The matte…

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Answer 11

We do carry hitches that fit your 2020 Hyundai Palisade that don't require any bumper cutting. My guess is the place you took it is installing the hitch for the Kia Telluride, part #C13420, which has a very similar design but isn't the…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch #C13427 does fit your 2022 Hyundai Palisade. This hitch is a class III trailer hitch and has a maximum towing capacity of 6,000lbs. To complete a towing setup, you'll need wiring #CU94FR, and a ball mount #C45030.…

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