Expert Answers about Kia Sportage

• Recommended Replacement Wiring Harness for a 2020 Kia Sportage
• As much as you don't want to hear it there's no way to protect the converter box from bad trailer wiring. You wouldn't plug a brand new computer into an outlet that is sparking and constantly shorting out. You're going to need to fix your trailer or you'll keep frying wiring harnesses and pricey converter boxes. I recommend starting at the 4-way connector and working your way back towards your rear lights and fix every fault and frayed wire along the way. Especially check your grounds....
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• Recommended Wiring Harness on a 2023 Kia Sportage EX Hybrid
• Yes, there is a wiring harness for a 2023 Kia Sportage EX Hybrid. It is the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C59496. I have also attached the instructions below.
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• Roof Rack Fit and Ski Rack Recommendation for 2017 Kia Sportage
• I was able to find the Kia roof rack fit listings on their OE parts site and they do in fact list different roof racks as fits from the 2013 to the 2017 Kia Sportage. For a roof rack that is confirmed to fit your 2017 Sportage, I recommend the Thule AeroBlade Edge Aero Bar Roof Rack # TH7602B-TH7602B with the discontinued Fit Kit 4062. This rack features an arched design with the crossbar ending in the roof rack foot, making the rack resemble an OE-style rack. If you prefer a roof rack...
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• Recommended Roof Rack for 2012 Kia Sportage with Flush Roof Rails
• My contact at Thule confirmed that the black rubber strips on the roof of your 2012 Kia Sportage do not provide (or cover) an attachment point for their Podium roof rack system. Your car can be fitted with a roof rack, one designed for what we call a naked roof, but none of the options comes from Thule so the parts you have purchased cannot be adapted to your car. You can see roof rack options for your Sportage by clicking on the linked page. For a cost-effective square bar system like...
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• Will 2-Bike Bike Rack with Hitch Adapter Clear Bumper on 2013 Kia Sportage
• Most likely you will have plenty of bumper clearance when using a two-bike bike rack with your Kia Sportage, Curt hitch and Roadmaster adapter. But there is an easy measurement you can take to make sure. All you have to do is measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on the adapter straight back to the distance required to clear the rear bumper. I have included a link to an FAQ article that will help. If the distance that you come up with is less than the distance from center of the...
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch # C13120 Contact the Exhaust on a 2012 Kia Sportage SX
• From what we have learned, if you have an SX Turbo model 2012 Kia Sportage, there is some exhaust contact. There are a few different things you can try to reduce or eliminate rattle if it happens at all. I have included a link to an FAQ article that covers the various methods. I have also included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you plan on doing some towing, the recommended parts are: Ball mount, # D-4 Pin and Clip, # PC3 1-7/8 inch ball, # 19260 2 inch ball, # 19247 2-5/16...
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• How to Tell if 2 Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carriers Will Fit on Crossbars
• The crossbar clearance requirement for the Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH890000 is 16-1/2" since 1 of the saddles and the upright arm can be hanging over the outside edge of your crossbars. As long as you have 33" of usable crossbar space on your 2013 Kia Sportage roof rack you'll be able to fit 2 of these. Keep in mind that fitting 2 of the Compass carrier and fitting 2 of your kayaks side by side are 2 different things. The Compass may fit but if your kayaks are...
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• Best Fitting Thule and Yakima Cargo Boxes for a Rola Roof Rack on a 2009 Kia Sportage
• The Thule and Yakima boxes that do NOT use u-bolts to mount will fit the Rola roof rack # RBU47 on your 2009 Kia Sportage. For Thule that would be any box except the Sidekick. And for Yakima it would be any of the boxes in the other link provided.
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• Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness Installation Method on a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
• The reason you can't use a fuse tap to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # TK32VR, on your Sportage Hybrid, is because the moduLite power converter has to have a constant supply directly from your battery. Without this direct source of power you would experience flickering lights, blown fuses, and that converter would eventually fail. Wiring it with a fuse tap would also void any warranties. The Curt Wiring Harness item # C99DR is confirmed to fit your 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid....
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• Can a 2020 Kia Sportage Tow a Small Camper
• I looked up the owners manual for your 2020 Kia Sportage and depending on how it was equipped from the factory the towing capacity is between 1650 lbs and 2,000 lbs with a maximum tongue weight of 220 lbs. So long as the camper doesn't exceed your Kias maximum capacity, or the rating of the hitch it is perfectly fine. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36593 is a Class II trailer hitch and has a 300 TW and 3500 GTW. It's common for the hitch to be rated higher than the vehicle it...
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• Is There Any Difference Between Curt C55529 and Tekonsha 111401 For 2008 Kia Sportage V6
• Both the Curt # C55529 and the Tekonsha # 118401 are designed to fit on your 2008 Kia Sportage with the V6 engine; they both have the same functions and provide you with a 4 way plug for towing a trailer with your Sportage. The only difference aside from the manufacturer is that the Curt # C55529 can handle tail lights on the trailer that draw a bit more amperage (3 amps) compared to the Tekonsha # 118401 (2.1 amps); this would be especially helpful when towing a trailer with a lot of lights...
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• Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
• Smart idea to check and I did verify directly with the manufacturer, Draw-Tite, that their hitch does fit your 2023 Kia Sportage hybrid; you do indeed have the correct part number for your vehicle: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT22MR
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• Will the Curt 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier Work On 2012 Kia Sportage With Draw-Tite Hitch
• The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 36510 which is a fit for a 2012 Kia Sportage will work just fine with the 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18145. In regards to a hitch pin, you would not be able to replace this with a locking version due to the brand specific thread pitch but you could add an anti-rattle device like the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch part # RM-061-125 which works really well.
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• Will the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13120 for the 2014 Kia Sportage Also Fit the 2015 Model
• I spoke with my contact at Curt and the Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13120, for the 2014 Kia Sportage has been tested and it is also a fit for the 2015 model. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds and a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Please keep in mind that Curt does require all non-trailer loads like bike racks and cargo carriers to be supported with a Trailer Hitch Support Strap, # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from CURT. As...
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• Recommended Thule Roof Rack for a 2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid
• You are in luck because two out of three of your parts fit both the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and the 2017 Subaru Outback Touring. The following parts are compatible: Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 47" Long - Qty 2 item # TH712200 Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # TH710601 You will only need the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186013 item # TH186013 to transfer your roof rack over to the 2023 Sportage Hybrid. The flush fit...
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• Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness Option for 2022 Kia Sportage
• Although the 2022 Kia Sportage is the first model year of the 5th generation of the vehicle, the # 118698 trailer wiring harness does indeed carry over from the 2021 model, and will work just fine on your 2022 Sportage. I've linked to a video that will run you through a typical installation.
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• How To Determine the Correct Thule Fairing for 2016 Kia Sportage
• In order to determine which fairing is the best for your roof rack, you will want to take a quick measurement on your 2016 Kia Sportage. If your vehicle roof has raised side rails, you will want to measure from inside to inside of the raised side rails to decide which length fairing will work for you. If your Sportage has a naked roof, you can measure from the rain gutter to rain gutter of the vehicle roof or from the inside to inside of the roof rack feet. The Thule AirScreen Fairing...
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• Trailer Hitch Compatability Between Years Of Kia Sportage Between 2010 And 2011 Model Years
• A 2010 Kia Sportage trailer hitch receiver will not fit a 2011 Kia Sportage. There was a change in the design between those model years. For a 2011 Kia Sportage, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75717 for all models. These hitches have a square tube design along with a black powder coat finish over an e-coat base for superior rust protection. If you'll be towing I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat...
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• Can I Flat Tow A 2009 Kia Sportage EX Sport
• I understand that it can be confusing to choose a vehicle to flat tow behind a motor home. I took a look at the owners manual for 2009 Kia Sportage and if the vehicle is 4WD it must be towed with all wheels off the ground on a flat bed. If the Sportage is a 2WD it can only be towed with a tow dolly like Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes part # DM9713045 with rear wheels on the ground. The most popular vehicles that are flat towed are Jeep Wrangler models. Most vehicles that...
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• Cargo Carrier Recommendation for 2014 Kia Sportage
• There are several hitch-mounted cargo carriers available for the 2014 Kia Sportage with a 1-1/4" or 2" trailer hitch. I have included a helpful link to a page that contains all of our available carriers (see link). If you have a 2" receiver on your trailer hitch going with a 60 inch wide cargo basket like # 63153 would give you the most bang for your buck. This carrier has a capacity of 500 pounds, but you will be limited to the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch and/or the vehicle...
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