I have a 2016 Santa Fe Sport. What if anything can I do to make it tow 5,000 lbs?

muggsy53

I had a camper dry weight is4,700 lbs what can I do to my Santa Fe sport so it can pull that much weight 

isellhondas

Towing is very hard on any car and for that reason I would never buy a used car with a trailer hitch on it.

There is nothing you can do to have a puny Santa Fe safely tow that much weight.

5000 pounds is a job for a truck or maybe a V-8 SUV and even that would be a strain.

acridflux

Simply put - You shouldn't - Longer answer is, You probably shouldn't attempt it, for many reasons. The engines inability to produce sufficient torque to safely move that amount of weight - it isn’t designed to do so. The Brakes aren’t designed to STOP that amount of weight. The engine cooling system would be overwhelmed by excess heat from the weight. The transmission would soon go to lunch, without you. The tires aren’t rated for the weight. The steering could be adversely affected by the weight, cornering and lane changing could be an enlightening experience.
And that’s only considering the net weight of 4700 lbs. that you indicate- the addition of accessories, supplies, water, people, luggage, the cat, the dog(s) would up that amount considerably. All of this would make for an interesting journey, especially going down a high, long, mountain road. Just make a note where the truck runaway ramps are on each trip….
Maximum towing capacity for Santa Fe Sport is 3,500 lbs. - https://www.hyundaiusa.com/myhyundai/manuals-and-how-tos/getfaq?faqid=16&category=vehicle_releases
Weights (pounds) Sport
2.4L GDI Sport
2.0T Santa Fe
SE Santa Fe
Limited
Curb weight FWD/AWD (lbs) 3,459 / 3,616 3,569 / 3,706 3,933 / 4,085 3,904 / 4,057
GVWR FWD/AWD (lbs) 4,850 / 5,071 4,960 / 5,181 5,512 / 5,622 5,512 / 5,622
Maximum trailer tongue
weight (lbs) TBA TBA TBA TBA
Maximum trailer weight (lbs)
with trailer brakes
without trailer brakes 2,000
1,650 3,500
1,650 5,000
2,000
5,000
2,000
Trailer Prep package — This package includes the following enhancements:
— Larger radiator core
— More powerful fan motors
— A transmission fluid cooler Pre-wiring only S S S
2016 Santa Fe offers impressive towing capabilities. All Santa Fe's are equipped wiring to make it easier to tow trailers (see diagrams below). In addition to the wiring enhancement, Santa Fe Sport 2.0T model is also equipped with the Trailer Prep Package. This package enables Sport 2.0T to tow up to 3,500 pounds and Santa Fe GLS/Limited up to 5,000 lbs.
http://www.hyundaiproductinformation.com/vehicles/16_vehicles/16_santaFe/santaFe_featureslist_dimensions.asp