To install a brake controller in your 2012 Kia Rondo you will need a Brake Controller Install Kit # ETBC7. The Hidden Hitch Pilot Brake Controller # 80550 will wire into the vehicle using this kit. Your Rondo needs to have a working 4-pole flat trailer connector in place; if it does not already have one you can use # 118431 from TowReady, which is a simple plug-and-play installation. This harness connects at your taillight assemblies.
I have linked the written installation instructions... view full answer...
We have many confirmed fits for trunk-mount 3-bike racks for your 2010 Kia Rondo and also for your 2015 Kia Forte sedan. I linked the two pages that show the racks that fit each car. The good news is that there are racks that are confirmed to fit on both.
Among the top rack choices that will fit both cars is the Thule Gateway Pro # TH78VR. This USA-made rack includes the integrated bike cable lock and offers a 35-lbs-per-bike weight rating. It is backed by Thule's limited lifetime warranty.
The... view full answer...
Installation of hitch # C11031 on your 2009 Kia Rondo would go as follows.
1. Lower exhaust to ease installation.
2. Temporarily remove heat shield. Save heat shield and hardware for reinstallation.
3. Remove tie down hook and return to vehicle owner for reinstallation if hitch is ever removed.
4. Remove fasteners in the frame rails as shown above.
5. Raise hitch into position and install fasteners as shown.
6. Torque all M8 fasteners to 17 ft-lb and M10 fasteners to 36 ft-lb.
7. Reinstall... view full answer...
The proper draw bar for your Draw-Tite hitch, part # 24797 is in fact the draw bar you were looking at, part # 3594. This draw bar uses a 3/4 inch shank diameter ball, so if you need a 2 inch ball you should use part # 19258.
As for the second part of your question, this is actually something I just helped my grandfather-in-law with. He went with a mounting bracket, part # 18144. If you do not want to drill your hitch, I would not unless you have experience with precisely drilling metal,... view full answer...
The only hitch available for the Kia Rondo is the Curt Class I hitch, item # C11031. Class I hitches are limited to 2 bikes because of the torque applied to the hitch and vehicle frame by the weight of the bikes and bike rack and the distance they stick out behind the vehicle.
I recommend a 2 bike rack like the the Thule Camber Bike Rack, item # TH9058, or the Swagman XC2 Wheel Mount Bike Rack, item # S64650, for your 2008 Kia Rondo.
If you need to carry more than 2 bikes you could also... view full answer...
Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch, item # C11031, will fit both the 4 and 6 cylinder models of the 2010 Kia Rondo, so it will fit.
You may also be interested in the following items to complete your Class I towing setup.
T-One Trailer Wiring Harness, item # 118431
Curt Drawbar, item # C45023
1-7/8 inch hitch ball, item # 19256
2 inch hitch ball, item # 19258
Hitch Lock, item # e98879
Pin and Clip, item # PC2 view full answer...
That is because you most likely have a model year 2007 Kia Rondo that happened to be built in the very end of 2006. There are no fits for 2006 Rondos because there wasn't a 2006 Rondo made in the US.
I can almost guarantee that you actually have a 2007 Rondo, especially considering that your vehicle was built in December of 2006. For a hitch you would then want the Curt hitch part # C11031. view full answer...
To use a plastic cargo box such as the Thule Force Medium # TH6356B that you referenced you will first need to install a roof rack on your 2007 Kia Rondo and the one I recommend is the Inno square bar system made of parts # INB107, # INTR and # INTR103. This rack is made for your flush rails. You can refer to the linked video for details on its design.
I recommend using an accessory folding step like # TE97FR from Telesteps which gives you easier access to your cargo items. The lightweight... view full answer...
Trailer hitch fits for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 model years of the Kia Rondo happen to be the same. Any of these model years can be fitted with a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch and we have the available product # C11031 from Curt. All you need to add is the hitch ball, such as 1-7/8-inch # 19256 or 2-inch # 19258, along with ball mount # 3594. Choose the ball that matches your trailer's coupler size.
The hitch will install using the included hardware and basic hand tools. The only... view full answer...
Based on your manual indicating 7" brakes it is probably a 2,000 lb axle. That should be a 4-bolt brake flange on the axle as well. Try checking your axle tag to see if you can verify this. The capacity may be listed, or it can be found with the serial number. You will need the following parts to add brakes:
-Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2 # 8-257-5UC3
-Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - - 2,000- to 2,200-lbs... view full answer...
The Kia Carens is not available in the United States so I checked the South Korean/Indonesian Thule fit guides to determine fit. The Carens is the same thing as the Kia Rondo we have here. For the Rondo you would use AeroBlade Edge rack # TH7602-TH7602 with fit kit # THKIT4036.
The Carens should be using Thule WingBar Edge 9592 and fit kit 4036 which would need to be purchased from a South Korean or Indonisian Thule dealer since we cannot get those parts.
The bar width is not adjustable.... view full answer...
I did some research and found that the towing capacity of your 2008 Kia Rondo is 1,000 lbs. That means you would be able to carry approximately 100 lbs total weight. The weight would include the weight of the carrier, plus any cargo you place in the carrier.
Using any adapter like part # HTAD in a hitch reduces it's weight capacity by 50 percent, so you would only be able to place a total of about 50 lbs in your hitch should you choose to use an adapter. Since the cargo carriers we offer... view full answer...
For a trailer hitch that fits your 2011 Kia Rondo we have the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36525. This is a custom fit Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. This hitch has a concealed cross tube to help maintain a factory look. It features a black powder coat finish and a limited lifetime warranty. view full answer...
The # Y07192 cargo box would work well on the round Yakima cross bars on you 2009 Kia Rondo, but this cargo box does only have a capacity of 15 cubic feet.
If you need some additional storage capacity, you would also be able to use a larger box like the 21 cubic foot Yakima SkyBox 21, part # Y07337. view full answer...
According to my contact at Curt Manufacturing, the U-bolt mounts of the # C18115 cargo basket will accommodate crossbars up to 3 inches wide and 2-1/4 inches tall. If you have cross bars on your 2008 Kia Rondo and they match that criteria then yes it will work for you.
If you do not have cross bars on your vehicle you will want to check out the link I attached to see the available roof rack options, you will want to select your roof style from the menu and then you will see the appropriate... view full answer...
The Fulton # FSTC1000301 can indeed be used on a 2x2 trailer frame. The tire mount is compatible with wheels that have 4 on 4 or 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt patterns on 10 inch or larger diameter wheels. I'll link you to an FAQ article that shows how to determine your wheel bolt pattern. view full answer...
There has been some issues with the green wire being too short to install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56222 on the Kia Soul without splicing in extra wire. I do not believe you will have that issue with the Rondo because we have not had any complaints at all about the Rondo and the Curt harness.
However, I recommend to go with the Tekonsha brand harness part # 118431 for the 2009 Kia Rondo because the Tekonsha brand is more reliable and tends to last a bit longer.... view full answer...
The Rightline Gear Sport 3 Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S30 can attach to raised side rails like what you have on your 2009 Kia Rondo. We normally don't recommend having any weight on a vehicle sunroof directly so best option would be to have it behind the glass.
This measures 48" long x 40" wide x 19" tall for you to compare to the roof of your vehicle. view full answer...
Yes, you can tow a trailer with your 2008 Kia Rondo. I found a copy of the owner's manual online and found the following towing capacities.
First, if the trailer does NOT have brakes models with the 2.4 or 2.7 liter motor can tow 1,000 pounds. If the trailer does have brakes then the 2.4 can tow 1,500 pounds and the 2.7 can tow 2,000 pounds.
The tongue weight capacity for the 2.4 liter is 150 pounds regardless of whether or not the trailer has brakes. And for the 2.7 liter it is 200 pounds.
I... view full answer...
The best Class S compatible tire chain I would recommend for your 2008 Kia Rondo is the Titan # TC335DC diagonal cable snow gtire chains. Since you have limited clearance these would be the best choice, and their diamon design improves cornering.
I have also included a link with other S-compatible chains that have a more aggresive grip if you think you have room for them.
If you will regularlily need chains you may want the Thule # TH04115100 "Easy Fit" chains with Self-Tensioning adjusters.... view full answer...
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