I think I would opt for the harness to route above the spare to Keep it out of the way if you need to bring the spare down. Really good video especially the tip about resting the hutch on the muffler to help get the opposing bolts in. One of the best install videos I've seen in years. Good job!

Dealership was going to charge me 400$ to do this job. Your video has been super helpful!

Ruby, thank you for this informative video. After watching I bought a hitch and installed it in under an hour. Your vid is an awesome resource.

I just got my 2022 Santa Cruz 2 days ago, and Im getting my hitch ASAP, great video, very easy to follow!

I felt like a contortionist installing the hitch on my SC by myself! Awesome video!

Just installed ours yesterday. This video was really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do such a helpful video.

Just got my blue SEL Premium SC today! Already trying to figure out towing for a future camper. Your channel and video were a great find!

Thanks for posting about this. I was trying to find a 7 pin harness for my 23 Limited.

Pretty good video and minimal tools. One thing I struggled with were the muffler hanger grommets. The instructions has a good tip using an open end wrench against the grommet stop, slip the flat head screwdriver between and you can push the grommet over the first barb. Once that’s done you can wiggle the muffler off. Also, beware Curt supplies square cut bolts, (no taper start) total PITA to get them to start. Resting the hitch on the muffler really make this a lot safer install.

Great video, I'll be installing a Curt hitch on my new Santa Fe, it's the same configuration. Useful to know that you can rest it on the muffler to get that bottom bolt started, great tip thank you!!

You're Fierce! i put mine on and it was challenging with one person. Nice job!

funny just watched your video about the barefoot, was watching cause we just bought a sata cruz.....and here you again putting on the hitch,,,,which was the second search I did, you came up for both !.....thx for the videos

Thank you for the video. Made the install look easy.

Thank you so much. The RV Dealership was telling it's a 5 hour job just to install the wiring for this truck but this certainly shows they are vastly overestimating.

Thanks for a clear concise video on how to do this. I’m going to be adding my hitch soon!

Great job making this video! Very helpful!

Wow you are definitely a big help. This video was sooooooo helpful. Thanks I will be ordering mine soon

I'm strongly considering this vehicle. Glad to know I can add this myself. Thanks.

Thanks for the awesome video and the links to the hitch and harness.

i am glad you didnt have the same problem as i did , after i bought the hitch from etrailer the same ones are half the price at nape auto parts :D . i my hits was a litle bent so did not line up right had to streach it first

Great job on the video. Thanks for sharing

Great video. Thank's for doing it.

Thanks for the Video and Product Info! I just installed the Trailer Hitch OEM Version on my Santa Cruz, but haven't had any success with purchasing the 7 PIN Wiring Harness. Hyundai Parts Department keeps telling me that they Only carry the 4 PIN Connector. Once again Thanks for the Product Info!

RM yet another amazing video and job well done. The Santa Cruz is pretty enticing to say the least. Are you keeping the 19p or is this a replacement?

Hi Ruby, very good video awesome job. Have you purchased any other accessories for your SC if so who is the best to buy from.❤

GREAT JOB!

great video. can you tell me if the hitch you used on 2022 can be used on 2023 santa cruz?

Excellent -- thank you.

Great job

I paid to have mine installed was like $120. Well worth it. I tow a 21 ft camper

Good stuff

I love the videos on your Class B. Being in Florida do you keep the A/C running even when you have it parked on your driveway for extended time?

Great video thank you. Did you end up doing a brake controller? If so, was it wired or wireless? Thanks!

Very cool!

Enjoy all your Class b tours. But this is a switch. Looking at this Hyundai to purchase to haul our wolf pup trailer. Can i ask, what are you planning on towing? Great videos. Thanks for your effort. Merry Christmas.

Which wiring harness mount did you end up getting? I have the "CURT 13486" hitch and I do not see any wiring harness bracket mounting points.

Hi good morning I just watched your tutorial thank you. Just wondering where you picked up the hitch from I was going to order it from Hyundai but they don’t put the harness in the box I have to buy that separately you said everything came together with the one you bought so just wondering where you bought it from?

Great video, altho I would have liked to see more of the actual process instead of skipping ahead to the completed task (such as actually installing the bolts, removing and attaching the muffler hangers, etc.). Also, a few of the video angles were confusing. Otherwise, a very well-done video!

You have made the install look very easy. My dealer was very screwed up about the install. Wanted four hours @$195 per hr. to install. UGH! I almost told the salesman I'd buy a Ford Maverick. Did you purchase the Kia harness because the dealer didn't have an EOM harness?

Great job, the Santa Cruz deffinatly has my attention. They're a little pricey, but what you get in it I think its worth it. Im more than likely going limited awd model

Useful video! Did you happen to get and install the bracket for the T connector? Not sure where to install that bracket

So 68lb torque?

What you'll need to know. 1. Having small hands is necessary for the placement of some of these bolts. 2. The bolts do fit, but they're hard to get started. 3. That thing is heavy. I couldn't do it on my own. Have an extra set of hands or two to hold it in place. 4. I was able to get the bolts in using two three inch extensions on a socket wrench for one on the exhaust side, a single three extension for the second bottom bolt, and no extension for the top bolt (used a smallish socket wrench). For those wondering, the Santa Cruz is an fantastic carck (car/truck). Fun to drive. Do NOT get the base model. The Limited and Premium are great. My son has one, we have the other. Pricey but worth every penny.

I wish you show how you remove and lower the muffler , and the valueme too low how come?

I just went to the Kia site via the link you provided and the 7 pin harness is no longer available for purchase. Very strange.

Hello I just purchased a santa cruz. I wanted to know if you have pulled a trailer with it. Did you have to add a trailer brake controller to the truck? Thank you!

How did you determine that the KIA harness would work/compatible ? Hyundai only has a 4 pin harness available.

Great job very informative.

Can you show a video where to put 7 pin conector

very helpful indeed.....but i couldn't keep my hands as cleaned as yours.. or as blood free

Hello i have tuscon 2022 and İ only found 4 pin flat on the web. May i ask you if you can recommend me 13 pin European one ?

Do you mind letting me know what the part number of the 7 pin harness you got was? I’m looking for a palisade and I believe it should work too but I’m in Canada and need to order from the states.

Which trim do I need for this? The premium or The Limited?

Good chance I'll be getting Santa Cruz

Did you find the mount for the 7 pin harness?

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My Curt hitch from eTrailer showed up scratched all over and had previously been installed on a vehicle, spent a lot of time touching up the paint on a previously installed/used item (paid full price I might add), I could tell where the bolt holes are, you could see where the lock washers had made contact with the metal from previous install. Also, my hitch is too narrow, I had to use washers on the passenger side of the vehicle where the side bolts meet the frame, there was about a half inch gap where the hitch meets the frame. Spoke to eTrailer, they are worthless, mine didn't come with instructions either but they were kind enough to send me a link telling me how to bend the hitch back into shape, claiming it had been bent in transit, why did all the bolt holes line up if it had been bent in transit, I can see no visual clues that it's bent in any way. My third and last purchase from eTrailers!

Hi How long did it take to installed?

One final step before reinstalling the muffler hangers….paint it black (at least the part that shows from behind the truck).

Great job but please:Turn up the volume🙃

Why would you want to do this instead of just buying the Hyundai hitch and having it installed at the dealer? Did you buy the car used and it came without it? Is this better/cheaper?

You can also start one or two of the passenger-side bolts before dropping the muffler. That holds up the hitch while you remove the hangers.

Why does Kia say it’s no longer available for the 7 pin tow harness , you can just never ever get one again??

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is this the Turbo Santa Cruz that can tow 5000 lbs or the non Turbo that can tow a max of 350

Nice job, its a shame the hitch is not incorporated into the bumper. It looks like an afterthought from Hyundai

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Yeah 65 ft/lbs is wayyyy not tight enough at least in my professional oppinion. Depending on the actual bolt size and grade you should be able to tighten it to 75-90 ft/lbs. Im not saying they are going to back out or anything but for added security if you were going to throw the spec out the window you at least should have used loctite.

Thanks, but like many others, I found the Curt hitch at least 1/2" short, side to side. I'm a engineer with many years fab experience, this is just bad fabrication. Would have went with factory if I knew it was built this bad.

KIA's wire cost $150 crazy

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