I just ordered a new 2023 Calligraphy with the tow hitch. My salesman said they have a new hitch on the 2023 that is hidden behind the bumper and has a removable panel to access it. Does anyone have any pictures of it?
I purchased my 2023 Palisade in January. It’s been 5 months and tow package still not available to order!Over this past weekend I just put a (refundable) down payment on a Caligraphy that is estimated to come to the dealer on 8/3/22 but have been confused myself about the tow hitch on the 2023 model. My salesperson did confirm that they added a tow haul feature which I have also seen on various sites but hasn't really given me good guidance on the hitch itself. Also, from videos I have seen it looks like there is a cutout in the bumper that will be hiding the OEM tow hitch but Hyundai's website not yet updated for the 2023's with respect to accessories/tow hitches so it's not yet clear to me. I never liked the 2022 and prior models OEM hitch because of the way they protruded low and out from the bumper and had investigated the stealth hitch as well that Hybridiso commented which I also liked. However, with the change to the bumper not sure if the existing 2022 and prior Stealth hitches will work in new 2023 model and unclear to me whether the OEM tow hitch will truly be hidden. I'm a bit concerned cause I do tow a small boat during the summer months and don't want to be out of pocket if the Caligraphy does come in on 8/3 and I trade my current vehicle with a tow hitch and have not gotten either the OEM or Stealth hitch yet. So, any comments are greatly appreciated if anyone hears of anything.
Doesn't look "that" integratedi just saw a 2023 model with the hitch on fb group - Log into Facebook
it looks like previous ones. they must be compatible then?
Nice. I would love to hear back from you about that curt hitch fitting. I just dont know what the difference is for the bumper thickness from 2022 to 2023. I think that could be the only reason why third party hitch won't fit.Source: DM straight from Hyundai USA.
All they would tell me is it's different. I suppose the previous version might still be compatible but I didn't specifically ask that. Also, the hitch design might be different depending on the trim level right? If you have the hitch bumper cover, that might be a different hitch design now? My calligraphy should be here in the next few days and I have the curt hitch in the garage waiting to be installed day 1. I'll report back.
I went ahead and checked with Stealth Hitches and they did not have any information on the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. I did see the installation instructions you were talking about and the 2020-2022 OEM hitch being offered for the 2023 model. I talked to our fit guide rep here and he wasn't sure either. The Stealth Hitch item # 391HYUNPALIS19T is quite a bit more complicated than the OEM hitch so it may need different parts or updated instructions. I can not answer this question with any amount of certainty right now so my recommendation is to wait a couple months and check back.
That's all true IF the 23 model year has same hitch design.The plug n play factory plug is located behind the drivers side rear wheel. It’s inside of the plastic cover at the bottom of the rear quarter panel. The 7 way harness you want for plug n play is a Curt #56466. Carid.com has it for $73.
Go to Etrailer.com for a trailer hitch. All the holes are already in the frame, you just need to lower the muffler a little to install. They have a video showing everything you need to do to install. They also have the wiring harness but it’s about $130.
If you have any mechanical ability it won’t be any problem to install the hitch and wiring harness.
Not sure what you mean by behind the bumper.. do you mean like integrated with the bumper?2023 option is live on Uhaul website. Will this be behind the bumper?
I had a similar gap on mine but the upper part of the bracket touched the frame but they was a gap at the bottom. Almost seemed like the frame was skewed a bit (on purpose). Only holding a bike carrier on mine so not at all worried.Just installed the curt hitch with the help of my father.
As Tod mentioned, wiring harness is not in the same spot as previous models. This is what it looks like when you take off the driver side panel.
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I think this is where you would attach the wiring harness? or am i completely wrong. if it is, then yeah it's completely different than previous models.
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Another thing i noticed with the curt hitch is that once you tighten one side, there's a gap on the other side like this.. idk if i have a dud or if that's normal?
we bought couple spacers for the bolt just in case..
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Im pretty happy with the result
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