The GV70 Trailer Hitch Discussion

[Starflyer]

FYI, on the Genesis accessories page, it now lists a trailer hitch.

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A pricey unit at $500 + probably another $250 to install. I would recommend trying UHaul.

 

[it's a dogs life]

Probably is a straightforward install, may have to drop the exhaust a few inches. But this is easy enough with a bit of spray oil to easy off the exhaust hangers. Most people should be able install it themselves. The wiring harness maybe a different story, that is when it is available.

 

[it's a dogs life]

Many thanks, just ordered mine!

FYI, if you plan on installing a wiring harness you should consider holding off on installing the hitch. Wiring probably needs to run along the back of bumper, the hitch may make this difficult. I'm assuming the wiring harness install will be similar to the one installed on a GV80. Check out the GV80 wiring harness installation video at etrailer.

 

[skr9]

So if I am noticing in the photo correctly - the hitch adds a visible black bar that is almost the width of the vehicle under the original black trim?

 

[it's a dogs life]

So if I am noticing in the photo correctly - the hitch adds a visible black bar that is almost the width of the vehicle under the original black trim?

I would assume you are correct. I'm probably going to wait and see someone manufactures a hitch where the cross bar is hidden.

 

[Starflyer]

Probably is a straightforward install, may have to drop the exhaust a few inches. But this is easy enough with a bit of spray oil to easy off the exhaust hangers. Most people should be able install it themselves. The wiring harness maybe a different story, that is when it is available.

There are youtube videos that show installations. I've done 2 on different Prius and i wouldn't rate it as easy. Jacking up the back end for some of the work, laying on your back is not easy, depending on how old you are. I was 65 when I did the last one.

 

[BillT]

FYI, on the Genesis accessories page, it now lists a trailer hitch.

2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch

This genuine OEM 2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch is engineered and custom built by Genesis to fit and compliment your GV70. Order yours here today at genesispartsandaccessories.com

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Thanks and merry Christmas to me, just ordered it.

 

[jaybar]

There are youtube videos that show installations. I've done 2 on different Prius and i wouldn't rate it as easy. Jacking up the back end for some of the work, laying on your back is not easy, depending on how old you are. I was 65 when I did the last one.

I installed hitches on two on gv80 now have a gv70 waiting for a hitch to become available. No need to jack up the car. Wiring another story no custom kit. Cut and splice a general all purpose kit.
PS I'm 68.

 

[it's a dogs life]

I installed hitches on two on gv80 now have a gv70 waiting for a hitch to become available. No need to jack up the car. Wiring another story no custom kit. Cut and splice a general all purpose kit.
PS I'm 68.

FYI, please note thread above, Genesis is now offering a hitch for the GV70. But the horizontal bar is visible as it sits below the bumper.

 

[jaybar]

FYI, please note thread above, Genesis is now offering a hitch for the GV70. But the horizontal bar is visible as it sits below the bumper.

I saw the pictures of the Genesis hitch I am waiting for the Kurt Hitch to be introduced. Usually they are half the price of the OEM hitch and better looking.

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[Starflyer]

I saw the pictures of the Genesis hitch I am waiting for the Kurt Hitch to be introduced. Usually they are half the price of the OEM hitch and better looking.

I had a dealer installed (factory? hitch put on a Range Rover Evoque and it was super ugly.

 

[Chemmaster]

Had mine installed today, came out lovely. The only issue, when the guy was coming off the ramp, he bent the wire hardness area of the hitch, it rides low. I had to bend it back into place and painted the area with a glossy black finish. It was annoying, but it is not noticeable. The fix is not pictured here.

 

[SecondStory]

Ordered a receiver on Tuesday and picked it up at my local dealer today. Price was $382.50 after they gave me a 15% discount. I installed it today with the help of my son in about an hour. Pretty easy to do. Clear instructions for the tech are located at this page:

2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch

This genuine OEM 2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch is engineered and custom built by Genesis to fit and compliment your GV70. Order yours here today at genesispartsandaccessories.com

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I took off the exhaust hangers easily with a pry bar instead of an exhaust hanger removal tool. You can rotate them off of the frame much easier than trying to get them off the muffler.

End result:

 

[Starflyer]

Ordered a receiver on Tuesday and picked it up at my local dealer today. Price was $382.50 after they gave me a 15% discount. I installed it today with the help of my son in about an hour. Pretty easy to do. Clear instructions for the tech are located at this page:

2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch

This genuine OEM 2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch is engineered and custom built by Genesis to fit and compliment your GV70. Order yours here today at genesispartsandaccessories.com

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That does look easy with the 3 holes already there. If I were doing it, I think I would have the ball mount installed all the time. That's what I did with my '16 Acura RDX. Extra rear end protection for the bumper from parking lot dings. And something to stand on when washing the rear.

 

[SecondStory]

That does look easy with the 3 holes already there. If I were doing it, I think I would have the ball mount installed all the time. That's what I did with my '16 Acura RDX. Extra rear end protection for the bumper from parking lot dings. And something to stand on when washing the rear.

It was very easy. I was a little anal retentive about following the bolt tightening and torque sequence, which probably drove my son nuts. That took a little more time since I did it out of sequence once or twice.

I'm going to be adding a bike hitch next. I will still install the wiring for trailer lights for when I need it. Moving the kids out of the house sometime!

 

[BillT]

Mine arrives on Monday, glad to know that the install looks pretty straightforward!

 

[abe911]

Ordered a receiver on Tuesday and picked it up at my local dealer today. Price was $382.50 after they gave me a 15% discount. I installed it today with the help of my son in about an hour. Pretty easy to do. Clear instructions for the tech are located at this page:

2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch

This genuine OEM 2022-2025 Genesis GV70 Tow Hitch is engineered and custom built by Genesis to fit and compliment your GV70. Order yours here today at genesispartsandaccessories.com

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I took off the exhaust hangers easily with a pry bar instead of an exhaust hanger removal tool. You can rotate them off of the frame much easier than trying to get them off the muffler.

End result:
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Did the wiring harness come with the hitch??

Thanks!

 

[SecondStory]

Did the wiring harness come with the hitch??

Thanks!

No wiring harness. Lady at the parts counter said they don't exist yet. She also said someone had one done custom for a GV80 and it was $$$. I'm waiting on etrailer.com to sell one.

It did include a drawbar/shank and a hitch pin, which surprised me.

 

[Musiqman]

Got my 2022 GV70 Trailer Hitch. But not from the Genesis parts and accessories page. They list it for $499.99. I called the dealer. He didn't know about it or show the hitch on his computer. I gave him the part number and it came up. He ordered it and came in 3 days later from the distributer. It was $450. I did not let the dealer install it because they said installation (not including the hitch) would be a whopping $765!! Really? No wiring harness by the way. Just the hitch. I took it to U-Haul. They installed it for $100 even. It does come with the ball hitch mount (minus the ball). Thanks to all of you on the forum for all the info.

 

[1stGenGV70]

From what I can tell, there is an upcharge for original Genesis accessories on the genesispartsandaccessories.com site. I compared prices on several accessories from the website and local dealers. For example, 2022 Genesis GV70 Reversible Cargo Tray (H001) costs $169 on the website and is $145 at the dealers. My guess is that the upcharge is for "free shipping."