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  • Recommended Complete Towing Setup for 2019 Kia Sorento and Tear Camping Trailer
  • We can help you get your Sorento ready for towing your new teardrop and we'll start with the hitch. I recommend the 2-inch Class III etrailer hitch # e98843 because it is USA-made and has a high 750-lb tongue weight capacity. It also offer no-drill installation as shown in the linked video. The included photo shows the clean appearance of the installed hitch. For the brake controller we will need to start off a with a 4-pole trailer harness. If your Sorento has the factory tow package,...
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  • WeatherTech Floor & Cargo Mats for 2016 Kia Sorento 7-Passenger Model
  • WeatherTech Cargo Liner # WT40797 is intended for the 5-passenger version of the 2016 Kia Sorento but we do have the cargo area mat meant for your 7-passenger. Black mat # WT40766 will fit from the back of your 2nd row seats all the way to the rear of the cargo area. For matching black front floor mats use item # WT447701. For 2nd row floor mats use # WT447702. Due to their high-quality thermoplastic material the WeatherTech mats may be a little stiff when you unpack them. They will benefit...
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  • Recommended Curt 4-Pole Wiring Harness for 2014 Kia Sorento 4-cylinder without Tow Package
  • For your 2014 Kia Sorento 4-cylinder without a tow package the Curt 4-pole wiring harness you can install at your taillights is part # C56256. This installation consists of simply plugging together the harness connectors at your tail lights and then running one single power wire up to the battery. The linked install video and help article will help you with the routing of this one wire.
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  • Recommended Vehicle Wiring Harness For A 2015 Kia Sorento
  • When it comes to installing a trailer wiring harness on your 2015 Kia Sorento The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56256 is confirmed for your vehicle. Using this harness will make it to where your trailer's stop, turn, and tail lights mirror your vehicle's stop, turn, and tail lights. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. You will have...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2014 Kia Sorento EX
  • At this time there are no brake controller wiring harnesses for the 2014 Kia Sorento. To install a brake controller you would need to hardwire it in. If you can tell me if the vehicle has a factory 7-Way, aftermarket 7-Way or 4-Way, or no trailer connector, I can explain exactly what you will need and how to install the controller. If it has a factory 7-Way you will just need installation kit # 5506 for trailers with 6 to 8 brakes. You will attach the included circuit breaker under the...
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  • What Thule Foot Do I Need For My 2017 Kia Sorento With Raised Rails And AeroBlade Load Bars
  • Your 2017 Kia Sorento with the 47" Thule AeroBlade Load Bars will need the following items: Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4, part # TH710601, Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186033, part # TH186033, Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4, part # TH450400. This roof rack has a weight limit of 165 lbs.
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  • 2021 Kia Sorento Trailer Wiring Harness
  • Tekonsha just released a plug and play trailer wiring harness for the 2021 Kia Sorento, part # TK26FR. The harness installs by plugging inline between the taillight assemblies and the vehicles taillight wiring harnesses. You will need to run a wire under the vehicle to attach to the positive battery terminal to provide 12V for the trailer lamps.
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  • Adapter to Convert 2016 Kia Sorento Trailer Harness from 4-Pole to 5-Pole with Reverse Lockout
  • The simplest and most cost-friendly way to add a reverse light circuit to your 2016 Kia Sorento's factory-installed 4-pole wiring harness is to use an adapter. There are no 5-pole wiring kits offered for your car. We offer Tow Ready's 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter # 20036. This simple kit consists of a 20-inch 4-pole-to-5-pole adapter that will plug in to your existing 4-pole and a separate 60-inch blue wire with plug and quick-splice connector. This blue wire will connect to...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with Brakes with a 2015 Kia Sorento LX
  • I suggest the Draw-Tite # 75772 for a trailer hitch receiver on your 2015 Kia Sorento LX. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening. You'll then need to find the rise or drop you need to tow your trailer level in order to choose a ball mount. I've linked an article to help you determine what you need so you can choose the correct mount. Before you can install a 7-way trailer connector you'll first need a 4-way. The Tekonsha # 118583 you will provide the 4-way. This harness...
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  • Powered Trailer Wiring Harness for 2014 Kia Sorento
  • All of the 4-pole trailer wiring harness kits we offer for the 2014 Kia Sorento, shown on the linked page, are the powered converter type. This means that a secondary 12V power connection for the harness is made directly to the vehicle battery, which provides the actual power to illuminate the trailer lights. This harness type does isolate the car's wiring from any potential faults or shorts on the trailer. The specific powered harness you need depends on how the car was equipped from...
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  • Rubber Hitch Cover Recommendation for a etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • For a rubber hitch cover that'll work with your etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e28AR you can use the etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches # 22282.
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2016 Kia Sorento
  • In order to have a fully functional 7-Way trailer connector on your 2016 Kia Sorento, you will want to install the 7-Way and 4-Way Universal Installation Kit for Brake Controllers # ETBC7. This kit includes a 7-Way blade-style connector that will work for you to connect your trailer to your Sorento. The 7-Way connector will install by plugging into your existing 4-Way connector, and the wiring needed to make the remaining connections and to install a brake controller is included with the...
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  • Hitch, Wiring and Towing Ball Mount for 2015 KIA Sorento LX
  • We can help you with a 2-inch hitch, wiring and related towing items for your 2015 KIA Sorento LX. I suggest the USA-made Curt Class III hitch # C13152 along with the 4-pole wiring harness # C56256. A hitch install video and a help article and install video for the harness are all linked for you. Towing also requires a ball mount and hitch ball. The recommended part for a 2-inch ball is # C45036 and this includes the needed pin and clip. The hitch ball comes pre-installed for convenience. I...
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  • Best Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness to Fit a 2019 Kia Sorento
  • We can certainly help you out with that. Doing the work yourself is certainly going to be a money saver for you. My favorite hitch for your 2019 Kia Sorento is the EcoHitch, part # 306-X7320. It's the only hitch with the cross tube completely hidden behind the rear bumper. The other hitches that fit your Sorento have the cross tube under the bumper which is a much less factory look. I've attached a picture that shows the exposed cross tube on the other hitches. The best wiring harness...
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  • Where Do I Find Replacement Hardware Kit For My Curt Receiver Hitch # 13408?
  • Yes we do have replacement hardware kits for this Curt # 13408 hitch. You will want to go to the product page of Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK and enter in your hitch item number, for examle, # 13408. Then select the hitch manufacturer and add to cart. Always make sure to replace the mounting hardware when transferring a hitch to another vehicle. I have attached a demonstration video for the hardware.
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  • Platform Rack For A 2017 Kia Sorento
  • The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack # RR97AB is confirmed to fit your 2017 Kia Sorento and comes with everything you need to install it on your vehicle. The custom legs will attach to your flush factory side rails on your vehicle's roof. The rack has a low-profile, aerodynamic design that will help reduce wind noise and drag. The aluminum frame is powder coated with reinforced nylon connectors for durability.
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  • Class III Hitch for 2011 Kia Sorento with 4 Cylinder Engine
  • According to my contacts at Reese, the # 37042 hitch was discontinued and became obsolete in late 2009. Reese could not tell me if it would fit a 2011 Kia Sorento. I managed to locate their fit list for that hitch, and the vehicles mentioned are all full and mid sized pickups and minivans. Because it is a multiple-fit application, if it fits the vehicle you would need to drill holes in the vehicle frame to install the hitch. I cannot tell you how many folks I have heard from that purchased...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation For A 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid I recommend The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 inch # C34ER. This hitch has a gross towing weight up to 4,000 pounds and has a gross tongue weight up to 600 pounds, which will be great for carrying a bike rack. Make sure to check your vehicle's manual to get the proper towing capacity for your vehicle. . This hitch has a concealed cross tube that will give it a sleeker look after the hitch...
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  • Recommended Hitch Pin Lock For A Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack
  • The anti-rattle hitch pin on the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # Y36FR is not standard as they all are hitch specific but the lock you're looking for is the Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS) # Y07235.
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  • Electric Brake Controller Recommendation on 2011 Kia Sorento
  • It looks like your questions have been answered from when you originally asked other than a recommendation for a brake controller. I suggest the Prodigy P2 # 90885 because of how reliable it is and how easy it to use. You'll also need some additional parts to install it. On your 2011 Kia Sorento you'll first need a 4-way trailer connector. The # C56332 will provide this for you. It plugs directly into your Kia's wiring using a plug along the frame rail at the rear of the vehicle. Once...
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