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2023 Telluride Trailer Hitch Receiver availability

The hitch is not the problem. The OEM 2022 hitch fits. It's the wiring harness that is the issue. What wiring harness did you use?
 
None I only tow small stuff like trenches and stump grinders on occasion. Will wait for curt or someone else to eventually come out with a plug and play 4 prong. I'll never need a 7 pin.
 
Has anyone used Stealth Hitch? I want a hitch for a bike rack only, no towing. I don;t like the look of a hitch so was curious about how a stealth hitch looks and its usability with a bike rack?
Thanks, John
 
Pricy, but ok. The curt or draw tite is all hidden except for the 2" receiver like the OEM. Both under 200.
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tolipnug said:
Pricy, but ok. The curt or draw tite is all hidden except for the 2" receiver like the OEM. Both under 200.
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Ok great. I can live with only the 2" receiver, I just didn't want the whole thing showing! My Jeep was hidden and had a body panel that hid the receiver when not in use. The Palisade does that too and I like how clean that is since I don't use the hitch on a regular basis.
 
KiaJohn said:
Ok great. I can live with only the 2" receiver, I just didn't want the whole thing showing! My Jeep was hidden and had a body panel that hid the receiver when not in use. The Palisade does that too and I like how clean that is since I don't use the hitch on a regular basis.
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Then go with the curt 24520.
 
How stupid is this. At the dealership yesterday. Saw this. 2023 telluride brochure. Looks like the right bumper cover so I went to the parts department. Not in system. He Called kia. Nothing. Ridiculous
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Here is the part no. for the Kia Trailer Hitch by itself that fits the 2023 and I expect the 2024. I purchased and installed mine in May. No facia is currently available nor trailer wiring harness, but it is not difficult to trim as shown on page 9 of this thread. I'll purchase a harness when Kia gets there act together. 7-wire harness have just become available from Canadian Hyundai dealers.

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KiaJohn said:
Has anyone used Stealth Hitch? I want a hitch for a bike rack only, no towing. I don;t like the look of a hitch so was curious about how a stealth hitch looks and its usability with a bike rack?
Thanks, John
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I had a Stealth Hitch on my old Golf R. I liked it. It was completely hidden when not in use. None of the other options for that car were even close to hidden so it was worth the higher price to me. There was a very small amount of play in how the receiver locked in but never really bothered me or caused any issues. The only thing I ever used it with was a bike rack and for that purpose it was perfect. For my wife's Telluride I'm just waiting for the OEM hitch with bumper cover. I don't see a need for a stealth hitch when the receiver can just be covered.
 
Barmato said:
I had a Stealth Hitch on my old Golf R. I liked it. It was completely hidden when not in use. None of the other options for that car were even close to hidden so it was worth the higher price to me. There was a very small amount of play in how the receiver locked in but never really bothered me or caused any issues. The only thing I ever used it with was a bike rack and for that purpose it was perfect. For my wife's Telluride I'm just waiting for the OEM hitch with bumper cover. I don't see a need for a stealth hitch when the receiver can just be covered.
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Thank you! I am still torn about which one, but this is helpful!
Is there a cool cover for the receiver?
 
KiaJohn said:
Thank you! I am still torn about which one, but this is helpful!
Is there a cool cover for the receiver?
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My advice would be ............ unless you know FOR SURE that you will never be pulling a trailer (boat, utility, camping, etc.), I would go ahead and get the OEM hitch and wiring harness. Yes, you only need a bike hitch now, but ............. ? Rumors have it that the hitches are finally being sent to dealers, give yours a call.
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So here is what we have thus far until we obtain the new fresh Kia wiring harness part number

S8F67-AC800 <-- Canadian palisade wiring harness

S9F61-AU002 <-- Latest Kia Telluride Trailer Tow Hitch part number
 
I just picked up my '24 SX Prestige X-Line. My first trip was to The Hitchman in Taneytown, MD. It was confirmed through Curt (hitch manufacturer) that the '23 hitch will fit on the '24. However, If you have a higher end model with LED tail lights, the wiring will not be available til October. Apparently there is wiring available now for the non-LED tail lights.
 
Put a curt 13420 hitch on my 2024 sxp xpro Thursday. Same install as all previous telluride. I'll wait for the wiring harness when released.
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Good news: my dealer might be installing a hitch on the Telluride that I have had since November. That means I can finally mount my bike rack.
The bad news: still no wiring harness so no towing. They did buy one from E-trailer that was thought to work, no luck.
I haven't asked them to buy from Canada...yet
 
clintonious said:
Good news: my dealer might be installing a hitch on the Telluride that I have had since November. That means I can finally mount my bike rack.
The bad news: still no wiring harness so no towing. They did buy one from E-trailer that was thought to work, no luck.
I haven't asked them to buy from Canada...yet
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It Ts me off that KIA factory doesn't keep the dealers informed about what is coming down the pike.
 
clintonious said:
Good news: my dealer might be installing a hitch on the Telluride that I have had since November. That means I can finally mount my bike rack.
The bad news: still no wiring harness so no towing. They did buy one from E-trailer that was thought to work, no luck.
I haven't asked them to buy from Canada...yet
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two options. both available today
S8F67-AC800 <-- Canadian palisade wiring harness which has been around for over a year
S8F67-AC700 <-- new U.S. wiring harness
 
Bilt.K5 said:
two options. both available today
S8F67-AC800 <-- Canadian palisade wiring harness which has been around for over a year
S8F67-AC700 <-- new U.S. wiring harness
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What a saga. I was also told that the wiring harness is available for a 2023 Telluride X-Pro. No hitch yet though, and no ETA. Would it invalidate my warranty to install a 3rd party hitch. I'd have the dealer install the wiring harness and brake controller.
 
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