Expert Answers about Kia
- How to Control Sway With Trailer Hitch Not Rated for Weight Distribution on 2019 Kia Sorento
- The trailer hitches available for your 2019 Kia Sorento are not rated for use with weight distribution due to the vehicle and not the hitch itself; the frame of your Sorento does not have the strength to allow for the higher weight ratings that a weight distribution system can offer.
The good news is you can still use sway control with a trailer hitch such as the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 75908 that fits your 2019 Sorento. All you will need is the Reese Friction Sway Control...
view full answer... - Comparing Curt and etrailer Hitches for 2018 Kia Sportage
- For your 2018 Kia Sportage the etrailer hitch part # e72TR and the Curt hitch part # C13281 are pretty similar but have some distinct differences. The Draw Tite is what I'd recommend for two reasons. If you plan to carry a bike rack or a cargo carrier the etrailer doesn't require you to use a stabilizer strap like the part # 18050 which the Curt does. Both hitches will be mostly concealed as they crosstube isn't visible and have great towing capacities. I attached a picture that points...
view full answer... - Recommended 2-Inch Hitch and Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2019 Kia Sorento
- The hitch I recommend for your 2019 Kia Sorento is the 2-inch model # E98843 which I prefer over the Draw-Tite # 75908 because of its higher weight capacity and because it is USA-made. This model also has a nicer matte black powder coat finish that is more discrete in appearance than the glossy finish on the Draw-Tite.
All required mounting hardware comes with the hitch and you can see it installed on a Sorento in the photo I linked for you. I also linked the written instructions, a complete...
view full answer... - Roof Rack and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 Kia Soul
- For your 2018 Kia Soul with a panoramic sunroof the roof rack I recommend is the Thule Aeroblade Roof Rack part numbers # TH711420, # TH710501, and # TH145037 as this is the quietest roof rack available that installs easily and would work great to carry a bike rack.
For a bike rack the Thule ProRide part # TH598004 will fit the top channel of the Aeroblade bars and will give you a really nice bike rack that allows you to keep the front wheel installed.
view full answer... - Recommended Brake Controller for a 2017 Kia Sorento
- It sounds like you are wanting to install a brake controller on a 2017 Kia Sorento. If that is the case we have some great options, I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part # C51180 with the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L. This option won't require you to splice into any wires on the vehicle; just plug-in the 4-way, ground the white wire, and run the black wire to the battery but that's it.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide wire...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Kia Optima to Carry Bike Rack
- Between the Draw Tite hitch part # 24965 and the Curt # C11402 that fits your 2019 Kia Optima I would go with the Curt as it has a shorter and easier install, plus we generally find that Curt has tighter quality control and a tougher powder coat that holds up better to corrosion. This would be the way to go to carry a bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z.
view full answer... - High Rise Cargo Carrier and Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Kia Telluride
- We have a cargo carrier that has quite a bit of rise built into it which I think would be your best option with the etrailer # e98875. This has 11 inches of rise built into the shank of it which is more than any other options. Using a rise adapter with a carrier isn't ideal as it adds quite a bit of movement and also cuts the hitch capacity by 50 percent.
You'll need a 2 inch hitch installed on your 2020 Kia Telluride which for that I recommend the Curt Class III hitch part # C13420 as...
view full answer... - Best Options to Carry a Kayak and 2 Bikes with a 2018 Kia Optima
- The best way to transport a kayak and 2 bikes with your 2018 Kia Optima is to use a hitch mount bike rack and then add a roof rack for carrying your kayak. You could potentially carry everything on your roof but the 165 lb max weight limit of a roof rack can easily be exceeded depending on what bikes and kayak you have.
The trailer hitch I recommend using is the Class I Draw-Tite Sportframe # 24965 because it doesn't require the use of a support strap for non-trailer loads like the Curt...
view full answer... - Would Hitch for 2023 Kia Seltos Also Fit 2021 Kia Sportage
- The vehicles are different enough that you would not be able to use one hitch on both vehicles. For the 2023 Kia Seltos you'd want the Curt hitch part # C65FR and then for a similar style of Curt hitch that fits your 2021 Kia Sportage you'd want the part # C12158. Also worth mentioning is that hitch install hardware is one time use so you'd have to buy new hardware if you could swap hitches.
view full answer... - Recommended Bike Rack For 2020 Kia Niro EV
- I have another option for you, but at this time there is not a trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit your 2020 Kia Niro EV.
Instead I recommend using a trunk bike rack like the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # Y02633 which is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will accommodate bikes weighing up to 35lbs each, but if carrying 3 bikes you are limited to 90lbs total.
I included a video of the # Y02633 for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Size Recommendation for 2019 Kia Sorento
- For your 2019 Kia Sorento we only have 2 inch hitches available since it's a higher capacity vehicle like the Draw Tite part # 75908. 2 inch hitches are generally preferred as they have higher towing capacities and more hitch accessories are made for this size than any other size. You could reduce the hitch opening size of this hitch down to a 1-1/4 inch hitch with the sleeve adapter part # HT02 though.
view full answer... - Hidden Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Kia Sorento
- For your 2019 Kia Sorento the trailer hitch I recommend is the EcoHitch part # 306-X7320 because unlike the other hitches available for your vehicle this one has a hidden cross tube which makes it the most hidden option we have. This hitch is also made in the USA, has a 2 inch hitch opening and great towing capacities as well.
The trailer wiring harness I recommend is the T-One kit part # 118583 because it installs without requiring splicing and has the most reliable converter box we...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Kia Sorento for Cargo Carrier Use
- The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2016 Kia Sorento to use with a cargo carrier is the Draw Tite part # 75908 because it has plenty of tongue weight capacity for your cargo carrier at 500 lbs tongue weight and also does not require the use of a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack like what the Curt hitch for your vehicle requires. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
Then for a carrier we have the folding Curt option...
view full answer... - Thule Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Kia Soul with Factory Crossbars
- According to Thule you would want the Thule Aeroblade Edge Roof Rack part # TH7502-TH7502 for a roof rack on your 2015 Kia Soul with a factory cross bars.
view full answer... - Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2014 Kia Sorento
- For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.
Everyone who tries this brake controller swears by it, and it's not that much more expensive than most of the other controllers on the market. I attached a review video for this controller as well.
From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller....
view full answer... - Roof Top Cargo Box Orientation Recommendation for Minimum Wind Resistance on Vehicle Roof
- I would recommend you orientate the Thule Pulse Cargo Box # TH613 as far to the back of the vehicle as you can when installing it on your roof if you are looking for the best aerodynamics. This will reduce air from getting underneath the front of the box while at highway speeds.
I attached a review video for this box as well.
view full answer... - Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Kia Soul for Flat Towing
- For your 2015 Kia Soul the Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BX2726 would be the correct base plate kit to use.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the two vehicle is braking....
view full answer... - 2019 Kia Sportage with Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars & Kayak Carrier
- I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2. The aerodynamic design of these reduce wind noise. The top channel in each bar provides versatility with channel-mounted accessories or use clamp-on accessories, both mount conveniently. You will need the legs too # RRSX023.
For a 2 kayak carrier, I suggest the Rhino-Rack # S512-S512X. This folding J-style allows you to carry 1 or both kayaks but then fold down overhead clearance if needed.
view full answer... - Availability Of Vehicle Wiring Harness For 2022 Kia Carnival
- I would be happy to help!
The correct vehicle wiring harness for your 2022 Kia Carnival is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # CU94FR. This will plug into the factory connector on your vehicle and not require any splicing.
This connector paired with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67ER you were looking at will give you almost everything needed to tow a trailer with your Carnival.
The only other components you will need is a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip...
view full answer... - Which Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack Is Best For 60lb Step-Through Commuter Electric Bike?
- I recommend looking into the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # SA4412B. This carrier uses soft cradles that attach to the bike frame and not the wheels, making it compatible with step-through bikes that have fenders or baskets like yours. This also has a second slot for another bike, should you ever need to bring a second bike with you.
The weight capacity is 60lbs per bike so make sure your bike does not weigh over 60lbs; if it does then perhaps you could remove...
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