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    Dealer installed hitch with 7 pin harness on 2021 Telluride.

    Kiastuff.com has it for $179 and says it’s comparable with a 2020. I believe the labor charge to install everything was about $300. The kit came with the ball mount and trailer brake harness as well. I did not have the trailer brake harness installed since I have a wireless brake controller...
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    Dealer installed hitch with 7 pin harness on 2021 Telluride.

    Correct. Our Telluride did not come with a tow package. When we purchased our Telluride, Kia emailed us a 10% off parts coupon.
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    Dealer installed hitch with 7 pin harness on 2021 Telluride.

    I did not have a brake controller installed by the dealer. I use the the Curt Echo Bluetooth controller that does not require any additional wiring or electrical work. I tow a pop up trailer that weighs about 3500 lbs with this setup.
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    brake controller

    If your phone turns off it stays at the last programmed setting. Since it is Bluetooth it should still work even if you don’t have cell service.
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    Owner of 2020 Telluride S, towing a small camper...or trying to!

    I just set it up yesterday and went around the block. I will be taking it out this weekend on a longer trip. We have a Viking Vtrec trailer that weights about 3200 empty. I will let you know if we have any issues.
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    Dealer installed hitch with 7 pin harness on 2021 Telluride.

    Just had a tow hitch and 7 pin harness installed today at a Kia dealer . I picked up a curt echo trailer brake controller from camping world and it took 30 seconds to connect and setup. I have been lurking here for the last month and noticed a lot of people couldn't figure out how to get a 7...
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    Owner of 2020 Telluride S, towing a small camper...or trying to!

    Look at the curt Echo trailer brake controller. Works off of Bluetooth and your cell phone. I just installed this today and took 30 seconds.
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    brake controller

    I just purchased the Curt Echo Bluetooth brake controller. Price just dropped to $229. Just plug the adapter into the 7 pin and connect the trailer. You adjust the settings with your phone.


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