Tow hitch

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Don, Feb 21, 2004.

  1. Don

    Don Guest

    I want to put a hitch on my Santa Fe but the dealer wants about $600 for it.
    That seems ridiculous. I can get one insalled elsewhere for about $200. Is
    there any good reason to get the expensive Hyundai one?
     
    Don, Feb 21, 2004
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  2. Don

    m.teacher Guest

    I want to put a hitch on my Santa Fe but the dealer wants about $600 for
    it.
    Sure, if you want a genuine oem Hyundai hitch installed by genuine Hyundai
    trained employees at a genuine Hyundai service facility.

    If a generic hitch installed by generic employees at a generic facility is
    ok by you, then you'll save money.

    But a word from one who has learned THE HARD WAY..... I'd spend the extra
    money....


    S.
     
    m.teacher, Feb 21, 2004
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  3. Don

    norelpref Guest

    I look at that a different way all together. Getting a "one size fits
    all" one from PepBoys or Walmart and installing it yourself might be
    stretching it but any reputable local trailor/truck store in your area
    does NOTHING but install hitches on hundreds of cars a year and sale
    trailors to pull. The two of so I've used over the years knew the towing
    business inside and out and I would not assume they were "generic" by any
    means. If in doubt, ask them questions about your potential hitch, what
    you plan on pulling, and feedback they have about what you should expect
    while pulling that thing with your specific car (trailor and car brakes,
    swaying, wind etc.) If they seem clueless or seem unwilling to
    offer advice, move on.

    The higher price charged by a dealer does not mean you are getting a
    better product or better installation.
    If the comfort of having a factory installed hitch is worth the extra $400
    to you then go for it. I've have no regrets using other methods.
     
    norelpref, Feb 22, 2004
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  4. Go to a Truck Accessory specialist who installs hundreds of hitches a year
    and who really know what they are doing as opposed to the dealer who
    probably installs maybe a couple of dozen a year if that. While you are at
    it, save yourself about 400.
     
    R.G. Saunders, Feb 22, 2004
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  5. Don

    theta00k Guest

    The hitch is not an OE part; it's U.S.-sourced, port-installed option.
     
    theta00k, Feb 29, 2004
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  6. no not one.....we have a santa fe and u-haul put ours on
     
    BRYAN MAXWELL, Mar 3, 2004
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