Equus (2012) Trailer Hitch

[T_E]

I purchased a small fishing boat, motor and trailer that weigh about 800 pounds and found only one hitch listed for the car, for $575)

http://execuhitch.com/tow-hitches/hyundai-equus-hidden-manual-trailer-hitch.html

I am not sure that a Genesis hitch will fit an Equus; looking on Amazon says that the Genesis units will not fit.

The manual says that Hyundai does not recommend towing a trailer, but I don't see why it couldn't tow a little boat without any strain at all.

Anyone have experience with towing with the Equus or 5.0 Genesis?



Thanks!

 

[Mark_888]

The manual says that Hyundai does not recommend towing a trailer, but I don't see why it couldn't tow a little boat without any strain at all.

Several Genesis owners have posted in this forum that they towed small trailers without a problem. Hyundai just doesn't want to be held liable if there are any problems. But they add this information about towing in the Equus Owners Manual:

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.​

Biggest issue is probably the proper attachment of hitch to the car so that is does not damage the unit-body construction. Not like the old days when cars had a separate metal frame that you could bolt anything on to.