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  • Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2022 Kia Seltos
  • The hitch that I recommend for your 2022 Kia Seltos is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C65FR. This hitch has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a Class I, 1-1/4" receiver opening for using hitch mounted accessories such as bike racks, cargo carriers and ball mounts. The bike rack that I recommend that is compatible with the Class I, 1-1/4" Curt hitch is the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH903202. This bike rack will hold 2 bikes up to 65 lbs. per bike, has a limited...
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  • Installation Instructions for Trailer Wiring Harness for 2021 Kia Seltos
  • There are instructions on the product page for the Curt Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C89KR, but I've also linked them on this answer for you. This is a fairly simple installation that just requires teeing into the vehicle lights with the included wiring, so it's really quite simple once you access the tail lights of your 2021 Kia Seltos. Unfortunately that part we don't have access to and we haven't performed this installation since it's a relatively new model for...
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  • Best Trailer Wiring Harness Option for 2021 Kia Seltos
  • There's only one wiring harness confirmed to fit the 2021 Kia Seltos. It is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C89KR. If you haven't yet decided on a hitch, I'd recommend the US made Curt Class I hitch, part # C65FR. You will also need a ball mount like # C45521 and a trailer ball like # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch or # A-82 for a 2 inch ball. You'll also need a # PC2 hitch pin.
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  • Class III Trailer Hitch Availability for 2021 Kia Seltos
  • The Curt # C13420 is a fit for the Kia Telluride, not the Steltos. The good news is that we DO have a Class III hitch that's a fit. You'll want to use the Draw-Tite # DT65GR. If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # C89KR, a ball mount like # D-28 and a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
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  • Do Thule Roof Rack Accessories Fit on Rhino Rack Crossbars
  • Yes Thule roof carriers can attach to Rhino Rack roof racks like the part # RRVA126B-2 and # RRSX100 that fits your 2021 Kia Seltos.
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  • What Crossbar System do You Recommend for My 2022 Kia Seltos with Flush Rails?
  • I have a great solution for you. You are absolutely justified to have a concern about the fitment of the Malone AirFlow2 # MPG215 on a 2022 Kia Seltos with flush factory rails. I confirmed with Malone that they do not currently do not have an engineered fitment of any Malone system (including the AirFlow 2) on a 2022 model Kia Seltos. With that being said, I confirmed with Thule that this crossbar setup will be a great fit for your 2022 Kia Seltos with flush rails: - Thule SquareBar...
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  • Recommended Towing Package For A 2022 Kia Seltos
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2022 Kia Seltos I recommend The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 inch # C65FR this trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation - with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers superior rust resistance. The Curt hitch is made in The USA, and has a sleeker look. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 2,000 pounds, and has a maximum...
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  • What Size Trailer Hitch is Available for 2021 Kia Seltos
  • I can definitely understand wanting the 2 inch hitch size but none of our manufacturers offer one for the Seltos. The Subaru vehicles are a bit of an exception to the reasoning you mentioned. We've found this is due to the fact Subaru offers a 2 inch hitch for the vehicle as well which means the frame and chassis was on some level designed for higher towing capacities. Your 2020 Kia Seltos currently only has a 1-1/4 inch hitch available for it like the # C65FR.
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  • Can I Go Through The Carwash with a Bolt-On Thule Roof Rack for My 2022 Kia Seltos
  • Thank you for your purchase of the Thule roof rack (parts listed below) for your 2022 Kia Seltos, and I'm glad to hear you're happy with it! If the car wash is a manual one where the power washer is being operated by hand then you can leave the roof rack on. You'll need to remove the rack for an automatic car wash though because the machines might not recognize the rack and they will make contact and damage it. It would be much easier to leave the rack installed, but I always like to...
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  • What Hitch Size is Available for 2022 Kia Seltos
  • For your 2022 Kia Seltos there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt hitch # C65FR. The larger 2 inch hitch size is only available for larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs. It might be best to go with a bike rack that fits this hitch size like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Kia Seltos
  • We do offer a hitch for the 2021 Kia Seltos, but it's a Class I with the 1-1/4 inch receiver. None of our vendors offer a 2 inch hitch for your vehicle, but the US made Curt Class I # C65FR would work great for you if its 2000 lb towing/200 lb tongue weight capacity would meet your needs. If you'd be doing some light duty towing with the hitch, a wiring harness like # C89KR and a # C45521 ball mount along with a # PC2 hitch pin would also be needed. For a trailer ball, use # A-80 for a...
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  • What is the Difference Between the Thule WingBar EVO Bars and the Competitor Crossbars?
  • Compared to the other aero crossbars, the Thule WingBar EVO Crossbars # TH711300 include a top-of-the-line design and materials. The WingBar EVO Crossbars are made with a TrailEdge shape and have WindDiffuser strips that help with maintaining air resistance. Another feature that sets them apart from competitor aero bars is the rust-proof materials compared to the simple corrosion-proof materials of the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 and the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2....
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  • Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2022 Kia Seltos
  • First you will need a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C65FR to attach to your 2022 Kia Seltos. This class I receiver has a 1-1/4" receiver tube and is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight and 2,000lbs trailer capacity. Be sure not to exceed the towing capability of your Seltos given by Kia. A Curt Wiring Harness item # C89KR will allow you to plug into your factory tail light wiring so that you do not need to splice into your tail light harness. You will need to run...
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  • Recommended Class I E-Bike Bike Rack for a 2023 Kia Seltos w/ a Lifestyle Hitch
  • There's plenty of adapters available but there are two reasons why one will not work. The first is compatibility. Every bike rack that fits a 2" receiver will have a disclaimer at the top of the instructions that says not to be used with a 2" hitch adapter. Doing so will void all warranties/liability protection and you will eventually cause damage to your bike, bike rack, and vehicle. The second reason is capacity. An adapter like the item # HTAD is going to reduce your 2023 Kia Seltos...
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  • Does Curt Trailer Wiring C89KR Fit 2023 Kia Seltos
  • Yes, the Curt 4-way trailer wiring harness part # C89KR that you referenced does fit your 2023 Kia Seltos. We have confirmed this with Tekonsha.
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  • Correct Curt Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2023 Kia Seltos
  • I was able to confirm that the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C89KR is correct for a 2023 Kia Seltos (All Models).
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2022 Kia Seltos with Bare Roof
  • For the best roof rack for your 2022 Kia Seltos with a bare roof, I recommend the following setup: - Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 - BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs # Y28TR - BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack # Y06130 - BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers # Y06132 - (Optional for extra theft-deterrence) Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204 With the Yakima JetStream crossbars, you will have an extremely aerodynamic roof rack system...
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  • What Replacement Cable Lock will Work with My Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack?
  • I have an answer for you. I reached out to my tech at Swagman, and she confirmed that the replacement key with code 1231 is for the cable lock on your Titan 2 # S63400. Unfortunately, she also confirmed that the only way to get additional/replacement keys is to purchase a new cable lock. We do not currently sell the cable lock for the Titan 2 individually from the locking hitch pin. For that replacement, that is the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo...
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  • Can a 2021 Kia Seltos Tow a Trailer and What Parts Are Needed
  • I looked in the owner's manual for a 2021 Kia Seltos but there was no mention of trailer towing so I must refer you to the manufacturer. If towing is allowed then we have everything you need to get started. The trailer hitch is the first thing you'll need and for this I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C65FR. Then you can use the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT along with the Curt Class II Drawbar part # C45521, the Curt Class I and II Pin and...
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  • Does 2021 Kia Seltos Needed to be Lift on Jacks to Install Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • It is not necessary to have your 2021 Kia Seltos up on a lift or jack to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C65FR. It may be slightly easier given you'll have more room if you were to use something like the FloTool RhinoRamps Max Vehicle Ramp Set # FT11912MI and Wheel Chocks # FT11930MI but it is not necessary for the installation. I have added a link to the installation instructions for you to check out as well of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C65FR.
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