Hyundai Santa Fe

clown · 07-17-2010, 08:07 AM

I learned yesterday that my 2009 Hyundai SF cannot have a weight distribution hitch on it, as per Hyundai. This eliminates a lot of campers from my list but I have settled on a Classic Cruiser 16FD that sits nicely on the back of the SUV. Now I am worried, can't seem to find any others who have the same trailer in forums, etc.
Dave

dlhilliard · 07-19-2010, 05:55 PM

Why worry? If it's in good condition and it fits your needs, enjoy it. You can look at it this way; you may have a unique trailer. Seriously, I wouldn't worry about how many 16FD's are out there, most trailers are made from the same parts, from the same manufacturers.

Citycamper · 07-30-2010, 06:03 PM

We towed a Rvision 14 TLX trailer with a 2005 Santa Fe and the only thing that I used was a friction sway bar. Worked great and never had a problem with it.

clown · 08-23-2010, 05:14 PM

I don't know what the differences are but your 05 had a different towing configuration than mine ( I could not even put on a weight distribution hitch where you could if you wanted) and yours does tow better.
I towed from Cleveland OH to Toledo OH with a strong head wind. I had to keep her in 4th gear and floor the accelerator to get around 60 miles per hour, and I went through 2 and a half TANKS of gasoline getting home.
I traded the Santa Fe in on a F-150 that can tow almost 3 times my trailer weight (both GV and tongue weights.) Now I wish I had bought that really sharp Trailmanor a woman was practically giving away, but I am happy with my Classic Cruiser, even if there is a lot of wind resistance.
Too bad, other than towing I loved that Santa Fe but could not risk having that happen again on a long trip.
Dave